E-commerce returns from United Kingdom - simple, fast, local
Give your British customers a simple local return option. We handle customs clearance and forward parcels to your warehouse through Global24.
Local returns for British customers, simplified for your business
- British shoppers expect local returns — with Shopreturns you look like a trusted UK seller, even if you ship from abroad
- Thousands of Evri ParcelShops and Royal Mail drop-off points across the UK
- We prepare and process all customs clearance when forwarding your returns to the EU
- Consolidated shipments sent directly to your warehouse via Global24 — fast, compliant, and fully trackable
We've made returns from United Kingdom 100% hassle free
Here’s how we turn a potential headache into a seamless, trackable experience.
Your customer generates a return
From your shop or marketplace – with a QR code or a printable label.
We support both modern and classic formats. QR codes = no printer needed. Your customer sees clear instructions in English.
Drop-off at a local return point
Your customer takes the parcel to a nearby drop-off point:
- Royal Mail
- EVRi
- Local post office
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Local warehouse receives the return
Returns go to our local warehouse in United Kingdom – not across the continent.
Your customer gets fast confirmation. You get a local presence – without renting space or hiring staff. We scan the parcel within 1 business day of delivery.
We handle return verification for you
You decide the level of control:
- Quantity check – free for 6 months
- Quality check – optional, free for 6 months
- Photo documentation – available on request
Perfect for high-value items, fashion, electronics, or marketplace compliance.
You choose what happens next
You’re in control – not at the mercy of a generic logistics partner.
Decide what to do with each return:
- Ship it back to you (consolidated or individually)
- Send it to your warehouse or fulfilment partner
- Donate it locally via our charity integration
- Dispose securely if item is non-resellable
Flexible rules = cost savings + better customer care.
You track everything every step of the way
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- Item B
- Item C
We forward the parcel to your warehouse
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- Item C
Gain visibility and control over every return from United Kingdom
Free quantity check for 6 months
Avoid refund fraud and inventory errors.
Free quantity check for 6 months
Reduce losses on damaged or incomplete returns.
Return photos & reports
Clear documentation for customer service and marketplace protection.
British returns that meet marketplace requirements
Without a local UK return address, Amazon and Zalando may issue automatic refunds without requiring the product to be returned — creating unnecessary costs for your business.
- Stay fully compliant with Amazon UK and Zalando return policies
- Avoid automatic “keep the item” refunds
Insights about British e-commerce & returns
Stay up to date with best practices, platform updates, and country-specific advice for e-commerce returns.
FAQs
Returns are consolidated in our UK centre, cleared through customs with Global24, and forwarded to your warehouse. Standard delivery takes 5–7 working days after customer drop-off.
No. We prepare and handle all customs documentation for you. Returns are shipped with Global24 and cleared without your involvement.
They receive a return label in English and can drop off their parcel at local postal and courier points across the UK.
Yes. With a local UK return address, you comply with marketplace rules and avoid automatic refunds.
Yes. You see every return in your dashboard and decide what to do — forward, refund, store, donate, or dispose.
Yes. By default, we verify item quantities. You can add optional quality checks, photos and reports.
Pricing depends on product weight, your warehouse location, and customs clearance requirements. Full details are available in the pricing section.
Because post-Brexit returns require customs clearance. Global24 ensures efficient processing and compliant shipping back to your EU warehouse.
Start accepting British returns like a local
No warehouses. No contracts. Fully trackable. Try Shopreturns and offer better service to your British customers today.