Refund guide

Consumer refund letter guide UK

Use this guide to choose between a first refund request, faulty item letter and refund complaint when a business owes you money back.

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Use a refund request for the first clear ask

If you have not yet made a proper written request, start with a refund request letter that identifies the purchase, issue and outcome.

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Use a faulty item letter when the product is defective

Faulty goods need evidence of the defect, purchase details, date noticed and a clear request for refund, repair or replacement.

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Use a refund complaint when the business ignores you

If the business refuses, delays or ignores the first request, use a complaint structure that summarises previous contact and asks for a written response.

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Move from research to the right draft

These links connect the guide to the closest template, checklist or builder so users can move to the right next step.

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Refund request letter

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Faulty item refund letter

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Refund complaint letter

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Refund evidence checklist

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FAQ

Common questions

Use a refund request letter first unless the business has already ignored or refused a clear request.

Use the faulty item refund letter because it gives the fault and evidence more focus.