InPost Damaged Parcel: How to Get a Refund (UK)
If your parcel arrived damaged or the contents are broken with a InPost delivery, you have rights as a UK consumer. Section 9 and Section 20 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 give you 30 days to reject damaged goods for a full refund. The retailer is responsible. InPost's 7-day loss window is the tightest of any major UK carrier, so tell the retailer straight away — it is the retailer, not you, that has to lodge the claim in time. Use this page to check what to do next, the InPost claim window, and when to escalate if the retailer refuses. Compensation figures vary by service, so always verify the current numbers on InPost's website before relying on them.
How to claim a refund
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Photograph the parcel from all sides before you fully unpack it. Capture damage to the outer box and the contents in the same shots.
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Keep all packaging until the claim is closed. InPost or the retailer may ask for it as evidence.
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Contact the retailer in writing within 30 days. Quote Section 9 and Section 20 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 — you can reject damaged goods for a full refund.
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Send the photos and video evidence. Make clear whether you want a full refund, replacement, or partial refund.
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Ask the retailer to claim from InPost via InPost's online claim form, which only accepts claims from whoever bought the label. InPost's damage window is 7 days for a lost parcel, 14 days if tracking says delivered but it never arrived, and 30 days for damage (verify on the InPost website).
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If the retailer refuses, use Section 75 (credit card over £100) or chargeback (within 120 days). Postal escalation: the retailer first; then Section 75 or chargeback.
InPost compensation and escalation
- Claim window
- 7 days for a lost parcel, 14 days if tracking says delivered but it never arrived, and 30 days for damage (verify on the InPost website)
- How to claim
- InPost's online claim form, which only accepts claims from whoever bought the label
- Escalation
- the retailer first; then Section 75 or chargeback
Frequently asked questions
Should I claim from InPost or the retailer?
Claim from the retailer. InPost's 7-day loss window is the tightest of any major UK carrier, so tell the retailer straight away — it is the retailer, not you, that has to lodge the claim in time. Asking InPost directly will usually fail because your contract is with the retailer.
What is InPost's claim window for this issue?
7 days for a lost parcel, 14 days if tracking says delivered but it never arrived, and 30 days for damage (verify on the InPost website). Always check the current terms on InPost's own website before relying on a deadline.
What if the retailer refuses to refund?
If your order was over £100 and paid by credit card, file a Section 75 claim with your card issuer. For debit card or smaller amounts, request a chargeback within 120 days. You can also escalate via the retailer first; then Section 75 or chargeback.
Do I need to keep the damaged InPost packaging?
Yes. The retailer or InPost can require photos of the original packaging as part of the claim. Throwing it away can void the claim.
Can I ask for a full refund or only a replacement?
If the goods are damaged on arrival, Section 20 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 gives you a short-term right to reject and a full refund within 30 days. After that, you can ask for repair or replacement.