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Next complaint letter: refunds, faulty goods and delivery

Create a structured Next complaint letter for refunds, faulty goods, missing deliveries, wrong items, warranty disputes or poor service.

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Choose the problem

Start with the Next issue that matches your complaint

Retail complaints are stronger when the letter identifies the order, item, fault, contact history and remedy requested.

Faulty goods

Use this when an item is defective, broken, unsafe or not working as expected.

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Item not delivered

Use this where an order never arrived or the delivery evidence is disputed.

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Wrong item received

Use this when the item delivered does not match the order or description.

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Complaint route

How a retail complaint should progress

Complain to the retailer first with the order details, fault or service issue and the specific remedy requested.

Retail complaint route

Complain to the retailer first

Give the order number, item, purchase date, problem, evidence and requested outcome.

Ask for a clear decision

If the reply is generic or delayed, ask the retailer to address the evidence and confirm its position.

Escalate if needed

If unresolved, consider payment-provider routes, any relevant ADR route or other consumer options depending on the issue.

For retail pages, the safe default is to avoid implying a single ombudsman route unless verified.

Evidence checklist

What to include for each Next complaint type

Use the checklist to make the letter specific enough for the company to investigate and respond.

Complaint type Evidence to include Likely outcome to request
Faulty goods Order number, purchase date, fault description, photos and previous contact. Repair, replacement, refund or written explanation.
Refund refused Order number, return request, return proof and company response. Refund and confirmation of timescale.
Item not delivered Order confirmation, tracking, delivery photo and contact history. Refund, replacement or delivery investigation.
Wrong item received Order confirmation, item photos, delivery note and correspondence. Correct item, replacement or refund.
Warranty dispute Warranty terms, purchase proof, fault report and response. Warranty review, repair, replacement or refund.
Poor service Dates, messages, store or order details and impact. Apology, service review or practical remedy.
Faulty goods
Evidence to include
Order number, purchase date, fault description, photos and previous contact.
Likely outcome to request
Repair, replacement, refund or written explanation.
Refund refused
Evidence to include
Order number, return request, return proof and company response.
Likely outcome to request
Refund and confirmation of timescale.
Item not delivered
Evidence to include
Order confirmation, tracking, delivery photo and contact history.
Likely outcome to request
Refund, replacement or delivery investigation.
Wrong item received
Evidence to include
Order confirmation, item photos, delivery note and correspondence.
Likely outcome to request
Correct item, replacement or refund.
Warranty dispute
Evidence to include
Warranty terms, purchase proof, fault report and response.
Likely outcome to request
Warranty review, repair, replacement or refund.
Poor service
Evidence to include
Dates, messages, store or order details and impact.
Likely outcome to request
Apology, service review or practical remedy.

Outcome request

What you can ask Next to do

The strongest complaint letters state the practical result you want, not just what went wrong.

Refund Repair Replacement Delivery investigation Warranty review Apology

How to complain to Next (UK)

Use this page to generate a clear complaint to Next about an order, return, refund, delivery problem, or faulty item. The most effective complaints are short, chronological, and specific about the remedy requested.

What your letter should do

  • State the issue and the outcome you want (refund £X, replacement, confirmation of return, compensation).
  • Provide a dated timeline (order, delivery, return, promises made, refund due date).
  • List the evidence you can provide.

Evidence checklist

Attach or list: order number/receipt, tracking, return confirmation, photos where relevant, and copies of chat/email correspondence.

Escalation

If the issue is not resolved within a reasonable time, escalate in writing and consider payment-provider routes such as chargeback or Section 75 (where eligible) for non-delivery or refund disputes.

Next complaint FAQs

How do I complain to Next about a missing refund?
Include your order number, return date, tracking/confirmation, the refund amount expected, and any promised timescales. Ask for a firm payment date.
What if Next says my return was not received?
Provide tracking proof and the date of delivery to the returns address. Request written confirmation of their investigation outcome and your refund.
What law applies to faulty goods?
UK consumer rights generally sit under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Keep your complaint factual and ask for an appropriate remedy.
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