Refund & Cancellation Policy
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Free Cancellation
Within 5 minutes of placing an order, before the shop accepts.
Fast Refunds
Online payments refunded in 3–7 working days to the original method.
Easy Claims
Report issues with photo evidence within 2 hours of delivery.
1. Order Cancellation by Customer
| When You Cancel | Fee | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| Before Shop accepts (within 5 min) | None | 100% refund |
| After Shop accepts, before preparation starts | ₹15 cancellation fee | Order value minus ₹15 |
| After Shop has started preparing | ₹25–₹30 cancellation fee | Order value minus fee |
| After Rider picks up order | Not allowed | No cancellation |
| After delivery is complete | Not applicable | Raise a complaint instead |
How to Cancel
- Open the app → My Orders → Active Order
- Tap "Cancel Order"
- Select reason for cancellation
- Confirm. Refund is initiated automatically.
2. Cancellation by Shop
A Shop may cancel your order if:
- The ordered item is out of stock at the time of order.
- The Shop is temporarily closed due to an emergency.
- The delivery address is outside the Shop's delivery radius.
If the Shop cancels your order, you will receive a 100% refund with no deductions, regardless of payment method. You will be notified via SMS and in-app notification.
Note: Shops with high cancellation rates are penalised and may be removed from the Platform.
3. Refund Eligibility — Post-Delivery Issues
You may be eligible for a full or partial refund after delivery if:
- You received a wrong item (different product or brand than ordered).
- You received a damaged or spoiled item (seal broken, visibly damaged).
- An item was missing from your order (ordered 3 items, received 2).
- You received an item that is past its expiry date.
- The order was not delivered but marked as delivered.
How to Raise a Post-Delivery Complaint
- Open the app → My Orders → Select the order
- Tap "Report an Issue"
- Select the issue type
- Add a description and attach a photo (required for damaged/wrong items)
- Submit — you will receive a confirmation with a ticket number
Time limit: Issues must be reported within 2 hours of deliveryfor perishable items (food, dairy) and within 24 hours for other products.
4. Refund Timelines
| Payment Method | Refund Timeline | Refund To |
|---|---|---|
| UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) | 1–3 working days | Original UPI account |
| Debit Card | 3–7 working days | Original debit card / bank account |
| Credit Card | 5–7 working days | Original credit card |
| Net Banking | 3–5 working days | Original bank account |
| HyperLocal Wallet | Instant | Wallet balance |
| Cash on Delivery | Not applicable | No refund for COD (credit to wallet instead) |
* Timelines are after refund is approved. Bank processing times may add 1–2 extra days.
5. Non-Refundable Items & Situations
- Orders of fresh food items where the complaint is about taste preferences (not safety or quality).
- Items marked as non-returnable on the product page (e.g. certain medicine, personal hygiene products).
- Orders where the customer provided an incorrect delivery address and the item was returned.
- Issues reported after the complaint window (2 hours for food, 24 hours for others).
- Damage caused by the customer after delivery.
- Subscriptions cancelled after the delivery has been dispatched for that day.
6. Subscription Refunds
- Pause: No refund — unused deliveries are credited forward.
- Skip a day: That day's delivery credit is added to your subscription.
- Cancellation: Pro-rated refund for remaining unused deliveries, minus processing fee of ₹20.
- Subscriptions cancelled within 24 hours of the first delivery: full refund (minus first delivery cost).
7. Travel / Ride Cancellations
- Before rider accepts: 100% refund, no fee.
- After rider accepts, before arrival: ₹15–₹25 cancellation fee.
- After rider arrives: ₹25–₹50 cancellation fee (rider compensation).
- Ride in progress: Cannot cancel. Full fare applies.
- Rider cancels: 100% refund, no fee to you.
8. Contact for Refund Disputes
If you are unsatisfied with the resolution of your refund complaint, you may escalate to:
Customer Support: support@hyperlocalexpress.in
Grievance Officer: grievance@hyperlocalexpress.in
Response Time: 30 days from date of complaint
You may also approach the Consumer Forum under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, or the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC).