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RETURNS MANAGEMENT FOR SHOPIFY

Shopify returns, warranty and repairs. All in one place.

Manage return requests, exchanges, warranty claims and repairs in one shared workspace. Keep customer service, warehouse and technicians connected from the first request to the final resolution.

Built to handle electronics, appliances, tools and other products that need inspection, repair or specialist return shipping.

Customer return portal
Return labels
Warranty and repair tracking
Works inside ShopifyFree plan availableBilled through Shopify
ReturnMate

RMA Dashboard

Export
Open RMAs
128
↑ 12%
In Transit
43
↑ 8%
Awaiting Action
26
↓ 5%
Resolved (30d)
89
↑ 15%
RMA Status Overview
128Total
Pending32
Approved28
In Transit20
Received18
Resolved20
Refunded10
Recent RMAs
RMA #CustomerStatusType
#RMA12548Sarah J.AWAITING INSPECTIONWarranty repair
#RMA12547Mike T.SLA AT RISKDG return
#RMA12546Emma R.IN REPAIRSupplier fault
#RMA12545James K.QUOTE SENTPaid repair
#RMA12544Lisa D.RESOLVEDWarranty

Shipping Label

TRACKING
9400 1102 0083 1812 5987 26
CARRIER
TNT Express
SERVICE
Road Express
DG Compliant
RMA #12548WARRANTY
Submitted
Jun 12, 10:24 AM
Approved
Jun 12, 11:02 AM
In Transit
Jun 13, 9:41 AM
Received
Jun 15, 2:18 PM
Quote Sent
Jun 16, 9:15 AM
Resolved
Pending
Shipping carton with UN3480 lithium-ion battery hazard label
5.0/5from 1 Shopify App Store review
It’s simple, easy to use and takes a lot of the hassle out of managing returns.
iTechworld, Shopify merchant · Read the review on the Shopify App Store →
§ 01 — How it works

A return from request to resolution.

A typical warranty return, followed through four stages. Not every case needs all of them — some are resolved remotely or without a physical return — but each team works from the same record, so nothing is re-keyed and nothing is lost in handover.

Customer returns portal, final review step: return reason, items and uploaded photos before submitting
01 · CUSTOMER

Customer submits a request

Order details, reason and supporting photos or video, from your branded returns portal.

Customer portal
RMA detail in the ReturnMate admin: items, generated TNT return label with pickup scheduled, evidence photos and internal notes
02 · CUSTOMER SERVICE

Your team reviews and arranges the return

Approve or decline, issue the return label or book a pickup, and keep the customer updated automatically.

Admin · Approvals & labels
Diagnostics and fault assignment screen: faults recorded per item with severity and warranty-likely flags
03 · WAREHOUSE OR TECHNICIAN

Warehouse or technician assesses the item

Scan it in on arrival, inspect it, and record diagnostics, fault codes, parts and labour against the item.

Receiving · Diagnostics · Tech app
Inspected warranty RMA ready for resolution, with the activity timeline and a Create Warranty Resolution action
04 · RESOLUTION

Your team completes the resolution

Refund, exchange, repair or replacement, with every step, note and decision kept on the RMA history.

Refund · Exchange · Repair · Replace
§ 02 — What you get

Returns, warranty and repairs — and the operations behind them.

Four areas, one record. Everyday returns stay simple; warranty, repair and shipping detail is there when a product needs it.

One record

Every action and update on the same RMA.

Every team

Customer service, warehouse and technicians.

Full visibility

Status, costs and history in real time.

Depth when needed

Repairs, dangerous goods, suppliers, locations.

01

Returns & exchanges

Customers submit requests. Your team handles the rest.

Approvals, return labels, exchanges, restocking rules and receiving, all recorded on a single RMA that syncs with the Shopify order.

Customer portalApprovals & rulesReturn labelsExchanges & replacements
See returns management
RMA #RM-10045APPROVED
Customer
James Carter
Order
#1045  ·  12 Jun 2026
Reason
Damaged in transit
IN TRANSIT
Progress
Submitted
12 Jun
Approved
12 Jun
Label issued
12 Jun
In transit
13 Jun
Received
Resolved
Australia PostDOWNLOAD LABEL
02

Warranty management

Capture evidence, assess the claim, keep the customer informed.

Photos, serial numbers and fault codes sit on the claim, warranty decisions are recorded, and customer updates go out from the same record.

Evidence captureSerial verificationFault codesCustomer updates
See warranty management
WAR-122346WARRANTY
Product
Portable Power Station 1200Wh
Serial
SN2319128093 VERIFIED
Evidence
2 photos  ·  1 video
Purchased
14 Mar 2026  ·  in warranty
AssessmentINSPECTED
Fault code
SMOKE Item burnt / smoking on power-up
Likely cause
Cell failure  ·  warranty likely
Decision
APPROVED Repair under warranty
Customer notifiedEMAIL SENT
03

Repair management

Technicians record the work. Staff manage quotes and progress.

Check devices in at the counter or take repair bookings online, assign technicians, log diagnostics, parts and labour from the bench with the ReturnMate Tech app, and send paid repair quotes through Shopify.

Counter intake & bookingsParts & labourPaid repair quotesReturnMate Tech app
See repair management Meet ReturnMate Tech
DiagnosticsPartsQuote
Fault code
ERR-042 Battery not holding charge
Diagnosis
Battery cells imbalanced
Action
Replace battery pack
Total (inc. GST)
$287.50
SEND QUOTE
ReturnMate Tech app: a technician's bench list of assigned RMAs with status and SLA
RETURNMATE TECH · iOS & ANDROID
04

Shipping & operations

Carriers, locations, specialist goods and supplier outcomes.

Book carriers and pickups, move stock between locations, prepare dangerous-goods documents where products need them, and record supplier claims and credits.

Carrier labels & pickupsMulti-locationDangerous goodsSupplier recovery
See carriers & integrations Dangerous goods
Active 3In transit 2Completed
RMAFromToStatus
RM-10021SydneyBrisbane HubIN TRANSIT
RM-10033MelbournePerth StorePICKED UP
RM-10041BrisbaneSydney StorePENDING
Shipping label (6×4)
To
Returns Department
Melbourne VIC 3000
UN3480
34 567 900 126 858 789TRACKED
§ 03 — Industries

Built for products that need more than a refund.

Electronics, appliances, tools, batteries and other goods that need inspection, repair, specialist freight or a supplier claim. Pick your category to see how ReturnMate handles it.

Lithium batteries & power stations

Class 9 DG routing, UN number and packing instruction held per SKU, and carrier restrictions enforced at label generation.

DG 9SerialisedReturn-to-depot

Consumer electronics

Fault triage, board-level repair queues, and warranty claim exports wired into supplier credits.

RepairSerialised

Appliances & white goods

Freight-carrier routing, pickup coordination, and swap-on-arrival workflows without spreadsheet handover.

FreightIn-home

Tools & industrial equipment

Heavy-item handling, multi-part RMAs, and three-level fault classification tied back to supplier SKUs.

HeavyMulti-part

Watches & repair-heavy products

Technician assignment, labour tracking, and Shopify-checkout repair quotes — out-of-warranty revenue, recovered.

RepairPaid quote

E-bikes & mobility

Lithium plus heavy freight combined. Route via DG-capable carriers, capture serials, enforce SLA.

DG 9Freight

Aerosols & pressurised goods

Class 2.1/2.2 classification, auto-generated ADG Code 7.9 docs, and carrier filters enforced at dispatch.

DG 2ADG Code 7.9

Cleaning & chemical products

Hazard class capture per SKU, safety data sheets attached to the RMA, and compliant return paths for customer-shipped goods.

DG 8SDS

Automotive & lead-acid

Core returns, exchange flows, and depot-level inventory moves without double-handling inventory in Shopify.

DG 8Exchange

Caravan, camping & 4WD accessories

Lithium, gas and bullbars classified and sized per SKU, with the carrier pickup booked by the customer from the portal.

DG 9BulkyCustomer-booked pickup
§ 04 — Costs, reporting and supplier recovery

Understand what every return costs.

Shipping, parts, labour and supplier outcomes are recorded on the RMA as the work happens, so a manager can answer the practical questions without a spreadsheet.

  • Which products generate the most warranty work?
  • How much are shipping, parts and labour costing us?
  • Where are cases waiting, and on whom?
  • Which faults support a supplier recovery claim?
Post-sale impact — this monthThis month
Return shipping
Costs paid
−$18,420
Restocking recovered
Fees recovered
+$6,840
Supplier recovery
Credits & claims
+$14,280
Avoided labour
Automated time saved
+$8,760
Warranty repair revenue
Approved repairs
+$4,920
Net margin recovered+$16,380
Margin recovered
+18.4%
vs last month
20%10%0%-10%
MayJunJulAug
Trend: Up 3 months in a row
Illustrative example — not customer data
SHIPPING

See what return shipping costs.

Cost by carrier, direction and SKU, with restocking and shipping fees applied where your policy allows, so you know what is being subsidised.

LABOUR

Reduce the admin behind every RMA.

Labels, approvals, notifications and customer self-service are automated, so your team handles exceptions instead of data entry.

PRODUCT QUALITY

Find the products generating warranty work.

Fault codes and return costs are tied to products, so recurring failures show up before they compound.

SUPPLIER RECOVERY

Build the case for supplier recovery.

Attribute faults to suppliers and keep the evidence a credit, warranty claim or negotiation needs in one place.

§ 05 — Getting started

Start with standard returns. Add the specialist workflows when you need them.

Basic returns can be running the same day you install. The configuration that reflects your own operation is added step by step.

  1. Install and connect your Shopify store

    Install from the Shopify App Store. Orders, customers and products sync automatically, and the app runs inside your Shopify admin.

  2. Configure the customer portal and return settings

    Set return reasons, windows and approval rules, and put your branding on the portal your customers use.

  3. Add staff, locations and shipping connections as needed

    Invite your team with the right roles, add warehouse or store locations, and connect the carriers you already use.

  4. Turn on specialist workflows when relevant

    Warranty terms, repair and technician workflows, supplier tracking and dangerous-goods classification are there when your products need them.

Questions merchants ask us.

If your situation is more specific than the answers here, a demo is the fastest way to find out whether we fit. Or install the free plan and try it with real returns.

Does ReturnMate handle standard returns and exchanges, or only warranty and repairs?

Both. Most merchants start with everyday returns: a customer requests a return through the portal, your team approves it, a return label is issued, and the item is received and refunded or exchanged. Warranty claims, repair jobs, supplier tracking and dangerous-goods handling run on the same records and can be switched on when your products need them.

Does it work with my Shopify store?

Yes. ReturnMate installs from the Shopify App Store and runs inside the Shopify admin. It reads your orders, customers and products, and writes refunds, exchanges, store credit and order tags back to Shopify. Billing runs through Shopify, so it appears on your existing Shopify invoice.

What does the free plan include, and what does it cost after that?

The Free plan is US$0 — 5 returns a month, then US$2 per additional return (max 30/month), no credit card required. Starter is US$49/month for up to 50 returns (then US$2 per additional RMA, capped at US$200/month), Growth is US$299/month, Ops is US$599/month and Scale is US$1,349/month. Extra staff seats (US$8 per user) and extra locations (US$49) can be added to any plan; Advanced Analytics (US$249/month) is available on Growth and Ops. Enterprise is US$2,500/month for unlimited returns, scoped with our team for multi-brand operations. All prices are in USD and billed through Shopify.

How long does setup take?

ReturnMate installs from the Shopify App Store and connects to your store directly, so basic returns can be running the same day. Configuration that reflects your own operation — return rules, warranty terms, fault codes, dangerous-goods classification per SKU, SLA thresholds, locations and staff permissions — is added step by step, and a demo is the quickest way to plan it if your setup is more involved.

Do you integrate with our helpdesk?

Yes — Gorgias and Zendesk are supported natively, so RMA context appears alongside the customer conversation. There is also a REST API with real-time webhooks for anything custom.

Which carriers does ReturnMate support?

Live in Australia and New Zealand: Australia Post, StarTrack, TNT (FedEx AU), Team Global Express, Mainfreight and NZ Post. In beta worldwide: FedEx, UPS, DHL Express, Aramex, USPS, Canada Post, Purolator, Canpar, Royal Mail, DPD (UK), InPost, GLS, PostNL, DHL Parcel (Germany), Aramex AU (Fastway) and CouriersPlease. Carrier routing is dangerous-goods aware, so restricted items are only offered compliant services.

Can we run multiple Shopify stores from one account?

Yes. Multi-store runs hub-and-spoke: transfers between locations, location-based role permissions, dedicated warehouse views, and reporting consolidated across every connected store.

Does ReturnMate handle dangerous goods compliance?

Yes. ReturnMate classifies dangerous goods per SKU (UN number, class, packing group), generates transport documents prepared in accordance with the ADG Code (Edition 7.9) automatically, enforces carrier restrictions so non-compliant routing is blocked at the point of label creation, and applies DG surcharges transparently.

Can we accept warranty repairs for items not bought from us?

Yes. Third-party repairs are raised as TPR-prefixed RMAs, which keeps them separate from your own sales. You can quote paid repairs through Shopify checkout for out-of-warranty items without exposing refunds or store credit.

How is ReturnMate different from Loop, AfterShip or ReturnGO?

Those platforms are strong at the returns process itself, and several now offer warranty modules too. The difference is how far the workflow goes after that. ReturnMate is built for the operational work that follows: technician assignment and diagnostics, labour tracking and paid repair quotes through Shopify checkout, three-level fault classification tied back to suppliers for recovery, warehouse receiving across locations, and dangerous goods classification and documentation. If your returns are mostly apparel, they are a better fit than us. If a return usually means an inspection, a repair, a supplier claim or a compliance form, that is what we are for.

§ Get started

Returns, warranty and repairs, handled in one place.

Start free on the Shopify App Store, or book a demo if you would like help mapping your workflows first.

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