How long does Zepto take to refund?
Standard refund
3 days
Return window
None
Refund destination
Original payment method
Refund timeline by payment method
- UPI / Wallet1–3 business days
- Debit card3–5 business days
- Credit card3–6 business days
- Net banking3–5 business days
- EMI / pay-later5–8 business days
- Cash on DeliverySource-to-bank, 5–7 business days
Bank-side credit time is added on top of Zepto's internal processing time. Most users see funds within 5 business days.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I return items to Zepto?
- Groceries are non-returnable — you get refunds for damaged, expired or wrong items reported in-app. For apparel, electronics, toys, sports and kitchenware, Zepto’s Instant Return / Exchange picks the item back up within minutes where serviced, with 3- and 7-day windows by category.
- How long does a Zepto refund take?
- About 3 business days to the source payment method; Zepto wallet credit is near-instant. COD orders may be refunded as coupons or vouchers.
- What is Zepto Instant Return?
- For select non-grocery categories, raising the request right after delivery brings the courier back in minutes to swap or collect the item. Apparel allows up to 7 days; electronics, toys, sports and kitchenware up to 3.
- What if a Zepto item is expired or damaged?
- Report it in the app right after delivery with photos. Approved claims refund to the source in about 3 days, or to the wallet near-instantly.
Why refunds get delayed
- Item failed quality check at the merchant's warehouse.
- Original payment instrument was deactivated or expired.
- Bank holiday / weekend interrupts the settlement cycle.
- Refund routed to wallet by default — needs manual transfer to bank.
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