E-CommerceOperationsReturns Management

Shopify Returns & Refund Automation Agent

Customer initiates return via WhatsApp keyword or link. AI guides through return eligibility check, captures return reason and product condition, generates a return shipping label via integrated logistics provider, and sends proactive refund status updates. Reduces inbound support contacts by 40%.

AI operates via

WhatsApp AutomationEmail AutomationCRM Sync

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How It Works

01
Return Request Intake
Customer sends 'RETURN' or clicks return link. AI validates order eligibility (within return window, eligible item).
02
Return Reason Capture
AI collects return reason (defective, wrong item, size issue, changed mind) and condition (unopened, opened, damaged).
03
Label Generation
For approved returns, AI generates a return shipping label via integrated logistics API and sends to customer.
04
Return Tracking
AI monitors return shipment and notifies customer when returned item is received.
05
Refund Confirmation
Shopify refund triggered once return is verified. Customer notified of refund amount and processing time.

See How It Works

The AI Employee executes each step autonomously - no human intervention required unless explicitly configured.

Return Request Intake

Return Reason Capture

Label Generation

Return Tracking

Refund Confirmation

Step 01

Return Request Intake

Customer sends 'RETURN' or clicks return link. AI validates order eligibility (within return window, eligible item).

Step 02

Return Reason Capture

AI collects return reason (defective, wrong item, size issue, changed mind) and condition (unopened, opened, damaged).

Step 03

Label Generation

For approved returns, AI generates a return shipping label via integrated logistics API and sends to customer.

Step 04

Return Tracking

AI monitors return shipment and notifies customer when returned item is received.

Step 05

Refund Confirmation

Shopify refund triggered once return is verified. Customer notified of refund amount and processing time.

Key Results

–42%

Returns-related support tickets

–3 days

Return processing time

+18pts

Customer return satisfaction (CSAT)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which logistics providers are supported for return labels?

Delhivery, Shiprocket, Bluedart, FedEx, and major Indian and global logistics partners.

Can the AI handle exchange requests instead of refunds?

Yes. AI can offer exchanges as an alternative to refunds with size or colour swap options.

Does it support partial refunds?

Yes. Partial refund logic is handled via Shopify Refunds API with configurable business rules.

What's the typical reduction in support tickets?

40–55% reduction in returns-related support tickets after deployment.

Can non-returnable items be flagged?

Yes. Non-returnable items (perishables, customised, final sale) are flagged at intake and handled with a policy message.

E-Commerce Integration

Built for Shopify

This template is purpose-built to connect with Shopify. All workflow steps, data sync, and activity logging work natively - no middleware required.

✓Native Shopify API integration

✓All activity logged back automatically

✓No middleware or Zapier required

✓Live in under 7 days

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