Undeliverable Packages
This happens when an unplanned service disruption prevents us from delivering your package. We’ll notify you and refund you for the items you didn’t receive.
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What Happens with Undelivered Packages
We automatically notify you. The undeliverable package is returned to Amazon, and we’ll process your refund.
When a package is returned as undeliverable, we can't reship it. You can place a new order for the item(s).
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Refund Times for Undeliverable Packages
You can expect a refund within 7 business days after the return is received. Some issuing banks may require an additional 3-5 business days to process a refund.
Visit the Refunds Help page for more information about refunds processing times.
Undeliverable Orders Shipped and Sold by Sellers
If your order is shipped and sold by a third-party seller, contact the seller directly for assistance.
If you’re not satisfied with the seller solution or you don’t hear back from them within two business days, you may be eligible for a refund through Amazon's A-to-z Guarantee.
For more information about third-party sellers, visit Ordering from a Third-Party Seller.
Reasons for Undeliverable Packages
An undeliverable status occurs for various reasons including, but not limited:
- The shipment sustains damage before or during transit.
- The shipment is detected to contain products with quality issues.
- The shipping address can’t be accessed due to wrong address, missing information, or delivery restrictions (ex: correctional facility) or driver safety concerns due to presence of a dog. Visit Your Addresses to update your shipping addresses and add any delivery preferences. Customize instructions to include access codes, presence of dog, and preferred days of delivery for future orders.
- The shipping label becomes unreadable during transit.
- The carrier makes three unsuccessful attempts to access your delivery address.
- Customer/recipient refuses to accept package from carrier.
