How Do I Get A Refund From Groupon?

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Are you unhappy with a Groupon product or voucher? Don’t worry, you may be able to get a refund. However, Groupon has different refund policies depending on the type of product or service you purchased. The process may also differ depending on the situation.

This article will walk you through everything you need to know, including Groupon’s standard refund policies, the Groupon Promise, how to cancel a Groupon voucher, return Groupon Goods orders, cancel Groupon Getaways bookings, return GrouponLive tickets, and cancel BeautyNow appointments. Keep in mind that some of the services we review have affiliate partnerships with us, meaning we may earn a commission if you buy something through our links.

Groupon’s standard refund policies

Groupon’s Refund Policies: What You Need to Know

Groupon’s refund policies vary depending on the type of item you purchased. From local vouchers to Groupon Goods, Groupon Getaways, Groupon Live, and BeautyNow deals, there are specific time frames and circumstances for each type of deal that qualifies for a refund.

Local Vouchers

For local vouchers, you can cancel within one day of purchasing them and receive a refund, unless otherwise specified in the Fine Print. You can also cancel within three days by contacting Groupon customer support. However, if you cannot get a refund, you can still use the voucher as credit at the business that offered the deal.

Groupon Goods

For Groupon Goods, you can cancel within two hours of placing your order or return everything within 30 days of receiving it, depending on the terms of the Fine Print. If you order from a third-party seller, you must cancel within two hours or contact the seller directly for a return. Shipping charges will not be refunded unless the item is defective.

Groupon Getaways

For Groupon Getaways, you may be able to cancel your booking yourself or need to contact customer service, depending on the merchant’s cancellation policy. If the merchant cannot book you on any available dates, contact customer service before the book-by date to receive a refund. If you miss the book-by date, you can use the voucher as credit towards the specific getaway.

GrouponLive

For GrouponLive, you can cancel your order for a full refund until midnight on the day of purchase, or get a refund if the event is cancelled or rescheduled. However, lineup changes for an event do not count as rescheduling.

BeautyNow

For BeautyNow, you are entitled to a full refund as long as you cancel your booking within the merchant’s specified time frame. If you miss your appointment without cancelling, you will not receive a refund and will be charged the full retail price of the service.

It’s important to note that Groupon has different refund policies for Final Sales and “The Groupon Promise.” Therefore, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of the deal before purchasing it.

Final Sales and “The Groupon Promise”

If a deal has “all sales final” in its Fine Print, then it cannot be refunded or returned. However, Groupon offers a guarantee called “The Groupon Promise” that covers certain extreme circumstances. These include experiencing fraud or unsatisfactory service, the merchant going out of business, being deemed ineligible for a service, or a business refusing to accept a voucher.

Contact Groupon’s customer service team within two weeks of using a voucher or attending an event to receive compensation or a refund. If you need to recoup your money, follow the instructions provided in the corresponding section below based on what you bought.

How to cancel a Groupon voucher

If you have purchased a Groupon voucher for a local business or a getaway and wish to cancel it, you can do so within one day of purchase for a full refund. Alternatively, you can contact customer service for a refund within three days of purchase. To self-cancel a Groupon voucher, you can navigate to the Groupon website or mobile app, sign in to your account, and go to Customer Support.

Then, click About an Order and select the voucher you want to cancel. Choose Cancel Order and follow the steps that appear to complete the cancellation. However, it’s important to note that you cannot self-cancel a voucher if you have already viewed it, and you cannot self-cancel a voucher that you received as a gift. In such cases, you will need to contact customer service and/or the original purchaser to get a refund. If you paid for a voucher using Apple Pay, you can only self-cancel it through the Groupon mobile app.

If you prefer to request a refund from Groupon, you can visit their Customer Support page and click About an Order. Then, select the voucher you want to cancel and click I Need More Help. Click in the box labeled “Tell Us What’s Going On” and type anything, and click on any topic. Choose “No, I Still Need Help” and select a way to get in touch with customer service. From there, explain the issue you had and request a refund from a customer service representative.

How to return Groupon Goods orders

Learn how to return a physical item purchased on Groupon Goods, whether you bought it directly from Groupon or from one of its third-party sellers, in order to get a refund.

For items bought directly from Groupon Goods, follow these steps to return them:

1. Sign in to your Groupon account on the website or mobile app.
2. Navigate to My Groupons and select View Details next to the order you want to return.
3. Select Return Package and print the prepaid mailing label on the next page.
4. Attach the Groupon return label to your order, and then mail it back.

Returns are typically processed within 1 to 2 business days, and refunds are usually fully processed at least 10 business days after that.

For items purchased from a third-party seller in the Groupon Goods Marketplace, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your Groupon account on the website or mobile app.
2. Navigate to My Groupons and select View Details next to the order you want to return.
3. Log in to the Groupon Marketplace Customer Center using your Groupon account credentials.
4. Choose Contact Merchant, fill out the form on the next page, and hit Send.

You should receive a response from the merchant within 72 hours. They will send you a return label when it becomes available, and then all you have to do is attach the label to your order and send it back to the merchant. Once they receive the item, they’ll notify customer service, and you’ll receive a refund within 2 to 3 weeks.

It’s important to use a Groupon-branded return label when sending items back to either Groupon or one of their third-party sellers. Using a generic shipping label will make you ineligible for a refund.

How to cancel a Groupon Getaways booking

If you want to cancel a booking for a Groupon Getaway deal, it depends on the type of purchase you made and the specific merchant’s cancellation policy. You may be able to cancel and get a refund if it has been less than a day since you bought the voucher and you haven’t viewed it yet. In this case, go to Customer Support, click About an Order, select the voucher you want to return, choose Cancel Order, and follow the steps on the screen to confirm your cancellation.

If it has been less than three days since you bought the voucher, or the merchant cannot book you in for your requested dates before the book-by date, you can still get a refund. Go to Customer Support, click About an Order, select the voucher you want to return, click I Need More Help, type in anything, choose any related help topic, and click No, I Still Need Help. Use the form to get in touch with the customer service team to confirm the transaction. Keep in mind that the terms of the cancellation policy vary and are specified in the deal’s Fine Print.

How to request a refund by contacting Groupon

If you are not able to cancel a Groupon voucher or booking by yourself, you can contact Groupon’s customer service team to request a refund. However, it’s important to note that Groupon Getaway refunds are subject to the third-party merchant’s policies.

If you booked a flexible reservation directly through Groupon, you may be able to cancel your reservation within the cancellation window by going through Groupon Customer Support or getting in touch with customer service.

However, if you booked a fixed “Market Pick” reservation through Groupon, you cannot self-cancel it under any circumstances. You will need to contact customer service to request a cancellation and check the deal-specific cancellation policy in the Fine Print to see if you’re eligible for a refund.

It’s worth noting that if a deal is listed as “non-refundable” in its Fine Print, or you miss its cancellation deadline, you won’t be able to cancel it or get a refund.

How to return GrouponLive tickets

Are you looking to return your GrouponLive tickets? If you haven’t viewed your tickets yet, you can easily cancel your order by following a few steps. Go to Customer Support, select “About an Order”, choose the tickets you want to return, click “Cancel Order”, and follow the process to finalize the return.

However, it’s important to note that most GrouponLive tickets are “final sale” and cannot be returned, unless stated otherwise in the deal’s Fine Print. But don’t worry, some tickets may still be eligible for return under the Extraordinary Event Policy.

What the Extraordinary Event Policy covers

Learn how the Extraordinary Event Policy can help you get a refund in case of canceled events. If the event you bought a Groupon voucher or pass for gets indefinitely canceled, you will automatically receive a refund. However, if the event gets rescheduled, and you cannot attend on the new date, you will need to contact Groupon’s customer service to get a refund.

To do so, log in to your account, go to Customer Support, and select the tickets you want to return. If the Groupon redirect you to a third-party website to purchase event tickets, the Extraordinary Event Policy may no longer apply. Nonetheless, you can still reach out to the third-party customer service branch to see if they have their own refund policy.

Learn how to cancel a BeautyNow appointment with Groupon in a few easy steps. The merchant offering the appointment sets the cancellation policy, so you must follow it to cancel the appointment within the cancellation window and receive a full refund. You can cancel your appointment by using a link in the confirmation email or the Groupon mobile app, available for both Android and iOS devices.

For Android or iOS devices, simply open the app, log into your Groupon account, tap My Stuff, then My Beauty Appointments, select the appointment you want to cancel, and tap Cancel Appointment/Cancel Request, followed by Yes to confirm the cancellation.

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