When an order is canceled on Amazon before it ships, the customer is typically refunded in full immediately or shortly after cancellation. However, if the order has already been shipped, it cannot be canceled for a refund; instead, the item must be returned after delivery to receive a refund. Refunds are issued to the original payment method used for the order. Here are some key points about Amazon order cancellations and refunds:
- If canceled before shipping, the refund is generally immediate or processed within a few days.
- If the order is already shipped, customers need to return the item to get a refund.
- Refund timelines can vary based on the payment method and bank processing times.
- Once the order is shipped, canceling is not possible through Amazon’s system; a cancellation request might go to the seller for approval, but it is not guaranteed.
- Refunds after returns usually happen after the returned item is received and processed by Amazon.
Thus, an order canceled on Amazon will result in a refund if done before shipment, but if the item is already shipped, the refund happens after a return is processed.
