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Faulty item refund letter template UK
Use this page when an item is faulty, not working as expected, damaged soon after purchase or unsuitable because of the fault.
Ask a business for a refund with a clear written record covering faulty goods, damaged items, late delivery, non-delivery, poor service, cancelled orders or duplicate charges.
These pages cover specific versions of the same issue, so users can choose the closest scenario before opening the builder.
Use this page when an item is faulty, not working as expected, damaged soon after purchase or unsuitable because of the fault.
Use this guide when the product is defective, not working as expected or not fit for normal use.
Use this page when you already asked for a refund and the business ignored, refused or delayed the request without a clear resolution.
Use this page when you searched for a request for refund letter, sample wording or a cleaner way to ask for money back in writing.
Use this guide when the seller failed to deliver on time and the delay caused a refund issue or cancellation.
Use this page when the item arrived broken, dented, cracked or otherwise damaged on delivery.
Add the business and order reference first.
Pick the issue type so the draft uses the right wording.
Add evidence and whether you have already contacted the business.
Choose the outcome you want and the response time.
Choose how direct the wording should be.
Use the guide to understand what matters, gather the right facts and move into the matching builder with less guesswork.
Include the business name, order number, item or service, purchase date and amount paid.
Say whether the issue is faulty goods, non-delivery, damaged item, poor service, cancellation or duplicate charge.
Receipts, photos, delivery records, screenshots and earlier support messages can support the request.
State whether you want a full refund, partial refund, repair, replacement or written response.
Order number, receipt, invoice, item name, date and amount paid.
Photos, tracking records, screenshots, support messages or bank records.
Full refund, partial refund, replacement, repair or written explanation.
A refund letter is weak if it never asks clearly for the refund.
Lead with the strongest refund reason and keep the facts traceable.
If you already contacted support, mention when and what happened.
Use a refund request letter when you are making the first clear written request. Use a refund complaint letter when the business has already ignored, delayed or refused the request.
This split matters because the first letter should be clean and practical, while an escalation should summarise previous contact and ask for a firmer response.
Businesses need enough detail to trace the transaction. Include order numbers, receipts, delivery proof, photos, screenshots and previous support references where available.
If the item is faulty or damaged, explain the fault and when it appeared. If the issue is late delivery or non-delivery, focus on dates and tracking records.
Request a refund for faulty goods, poor service or cancellations.
Dear Customer Support, I am writing to request a refund for order ORD-10502 placed on 8 March 2026 for a coffee machine. The item arrived damaged and is not usable. I have attached photos showing the damage on arrival. I contacted support on 12 March 2026 but the issue has not yet been resolved. Please confirm the refund process and expected timescale within 14 days. Yours faithfully, Jane Smith
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RequestDraft helps organise facts, evidence and wording. It is not a law firm, claims company or regulated advice service. Review names, dates, deadlines, evidence and final wording before sending anything.
Choose the closest guide so the draft does not mix different legal or complaint routes.
Receipts, photos, notices, messages and timelines make the final letter stronger.
Use the builder for structure, then check the final draft against your own facts.
No. It can cover faulty goods, damaged items, non-delivery, cancelled orders, duplicate charges or poor service.
Use a refund complaint letter or escalation wording instead of repeating the same first request.
Yes, when it is available. Mention the strongest evidence and attach or describe it clearly.
Yes. The builder lets you state both.