Cancelled order

Cancelled order but no refund? Prepare a follow-up letter.

If an order was cancelled but the payment has not come back, your complaint should show the cancellation date, amount paid and refund promise or policy relied on.

Collect the cancellation proof

Save cancellation emails, account screenshots, order status pages, retailer chat logs and payment records.

State the amount and payment method

Include the exact amount paid, date paid, payment method and where the refund should return. This removes easy ambiguity.

Ask for confirmation, not just action

Ask the retailer to confirm when the refund was or will be processed, and request a transaction/reference number if available.

Escalate calmly if ignored

If there is still no response, organise the same evidence before asking your card provider what route may apply.

Copy-paste starting wording

I am writing about order/reference [REFERENCE]. I paid [AMOUNT] on [DATE]. The issue is: [SHORT FACTUAL SUMMARY]. I have attached the evidence I hold, including [EVIDENCE LIST]. Please confirm by [DATE] how this will be resolved.

Only use wording that is true for your situation. Refund Kit helps turn your own facts into a fuller complaint pack with documents, PDFs, checklists and a tracker.

Common questions

What should I send after a cancelled order refund delay?

Send the cancellation proof, payment amount, order number and a clear deadline for refund confirmation.

Should I mention chargeback?

You can ask your card provider about possible options if the retailer does not resolve it. Refund Kit helps prepare the evidence first.

Will Refund Kit send the message?

No. You review and send anything yourself.

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