Shipping couriers promise on-time parcel delivery. But, did you know that if a UPS package delivery is late, you can ask for a refund? Many business owners don’t realize this because UPS does not advertise this fact due to obvious reasons. This blog will cover the different aspects of UPS refunds and claims. It will also cover the importance of audit companies like Audintel that simplify the refund process.
UPS’ Refund Policy for late deliveries
Shipping carrier UPS promises a refund policy, Guaranteed Service Refund (GSR), for on-time delivery of packages. Their policy guarantees that packages will arrive by a specific date and time. Shippers qualify for a service refund if a parcel does not. For instance, a UPS Next Day Air package delayed by 60 seconds is eligible for a refund by UPS to the shipper. UPS will refund all the shipping charges to the shipper on request. However, there are certain limitations to UPS’ GSR policy.
What are the limitations to UPS’ refund policy?
UPS offers a free money-back guarantee only for certain services. UPS GSR is available for services like UPS Next Day Air® Early, UPS Next Day Air®, UPS Worldwide Saver, and more. Some of the limitations to UPS’ Guaranteed Service Refund (GSR) include:
- Additional handling fees
- Fuel surcharges
- Natural disasters, war risks, acts of God, etc.
- Adverse weather conditions
- Insufficient information provided by shippers
- Hazardous Materials Packages improper for transport
- Unavailability or refusal of a person to accept the shipment delivery
- Packages that are exceeding maximum weight or size limits
- Disruption in communication systems
UPS has listed further limitations under its Terms of Service that you can check on its UPS website.
What is the process to receive UPS Guaranteed Service Refund?
The process to receive UPS GSR is complex. The process involves tracking each shipment with its tracking numbers. Also, there is identification and separation of shipments based on their time of delivery. Further, there has to be segregation based on the limitations imposed by UPS. Finally, shippers have to request a refund for a package that was delivered late. The completion of the entire process has to be within 15 days from the scheduled delivery date of the shipment. Shippers have to involve additional resources so that shippers get refunds. Audintel helps its customers in receiving refunds from UPS within the stipulated time.
Requirements for receiving UPS Refund
Shippers have to fulfill the following conditions to receive UPS Guaranteed Service Refund. These conditions include:
- Shipping documents with the correct shipping labels under UPS guidelines on labeling
- Proper documentation accompanying the package from the country of origin or destination
- Shipment should not have additional handling requirements
- Notification for a request for refund
- The parcel has to be tendered to UPS on or before the collection time as specified by UPS
- Shippers have to provide Timely Upload information (complete shipment details) to UPS fifteen minutes before the collection time
What are the steps to request a UPS refund?
Shippers can submit a request for a refund for the late delivery of a package. The request/claim to UPS can be in two ways.
- By Calling 1-800-PICK-UPS ® (1-800-742-5877) and saying the word, refund.
OR
- Logging on to the UPS Billing Centre and selecting -Request a Refund.
The latter option is for customers with payment accounts. The request/claim should be within 15 days from the scheduled delivery date. Shippers provide the customer’s name and address, date of shipment, parcel weight, and UPS tracking number to receive a refund from UPS. The refunds are usually credited into shippers’ accounts within 7-10 business days after dispute settlement.
UPS refunds and claims made easy by Audintel
There is a need to audit each shipment to manage UPS refunds. Each stage of small parcel shipment is vital for businesses. Audintel provides parcel audits and other essential services to shippers. Automated systems used by Audintel make the refund process simpler. The systems monitor and track each package carefully so that shippers can ask for refunds from UPS. Any invoicing errors, any extra surcharges are part of the claims made to UPS. Audintel helps shippers recover unclaimed refund amounts with ease. Audintel has found that shippers can save as much as 5% of their total spend from UPS’ GSR policy.
To summarize
Who wouldn’t want a refund for unfulfilled services? UPS guarantees a refund for its service failures and shippers are entitled to claim and receive a refund for any lapses. While requesting a refund is a complex process, with Audintel as a partner, claiming refunds for unsatisfactory service from shipping carriers, such as UPS is easy. Audintel ensures that refunds are credited directly into shippers’ accounts. Audintel works tirelessly towards customer satisfaction. Our team of experts is regularly enhancing our customers’ parcel shipping experience. For further details, write to us at [email protected] or please visit our Audintel website, or contact us at +1 (619) 354 8539.