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How to Issue a Credit Note as a Refund

Retain funds in your business and give your customer the flexibility to book on their terms in the future. https://www.loom.com/share/f7554ab98b78483789285f97fcb7df6d?sid=24ab6b80-8d8d-40b7-9023-584f3661c7c7 When cancellations occur or refunds are requested, issuing a credit note instead of an immediate refund gives you a flexible alternative. This feature lets you retain funds within your business while giving customers the flexibility to use their credit toward future bookings.​ NOTE: - A credit note functions like a gift voucher and remains valid for 3 years (36 months) from its issue date. Once a customer redeems it, the details will be visible in your balance and within the relevant order. You can also track its status—whether applied or not—under ‘Coupons’ on your Dashboard. - The customer will receive an email notification with their credit note details and instructions on how to redeem it. Instructions: 1. Go to the "Orders" section on your Dashboard. 2. Find the order you wish to refund by searching for the Order ID. Enter the order ID in the field and then click on "Apply filter". 3. Click the Order ID to open the order details. 4. On the order detail page, click the "Process a Refund" button. 5. Select "Class cancelled" as the reason for the refund, then enter the full amount to refund. 6. Tick the box beside "Create a credit note for the refund amount instead". 7. Create your message to the customer and then tick the box beside the attendee name to cancel the attendee's spot. 8. Click the "Process Refund" button to finalize. 9. The update, including the new credit note, will be visible on the order detail page under Payment Activity and Activity. Related article: - How to cancel an issued credit note

Last updated on Jun 23, 2025

How to process a refund to a customer

Before processing a refund, you might want to look into the Credit Note feature. With this, you will be able to give your customers the option to book future dates for your class. https://www.loom.com/share/8154e48d814d49649cb1935c4a6655ea?sid=cc67cc03-ab1e-45b7-a054-6204110e43aa NOTE: Refund transactions will not incur any extra fees. If the booking is made through the Marketplace (weteachme.com), the marketing fee will be returned, but it will be less than the original booking fee. Instructions: 1. Log in to your dashboard and navigate to Finance > Orders. Use the filters to find the specific order you want to refund. Click on the order to open it and begin the refund process. 2. Choose the reason for the refund. There are two possible scenarios: either the customer requested a refund or you had to cancel a class. To ensure better tracking, you will now be prompted to record the reason and select either "Requested By Customer" or "Class Cancelled". 3. Enter the refund amount. You have the option to refund the maximum available amount, which is the original amount paid. This information will be displayed below the amount field. NOTE: the booking fee on the original order will not be returned by WeTeachMe for bookings made on your mini booking site or the Marketplace, you have two options here: a. Refund the order amount less the original booking fee. b. If you wish to refund the full amount paid, you may absorb the original booking fee, which will then be deducted from your current balance. 1. Leave a message for the customer. Write a brief note (maximum 250 characters) about the refund or any other message you want to convey to the customer. 2. Cancel spot. If you want to remove the customer from your list and free up the spot for potential attendees, check the provided box. 3. Leave an internal note. Write a reminder (maximum 250 characters) about this order for yourself or your team, if necessary. 4. Process the Refund. Click the green "Process Refund" button to finalize the refund. Please note that this action is irreversible. A confirmation popup will appear to confirm the refund. Once the refund is processed, an automatic email notification will be sent to the customer, informing them about the refund. The message you wrote in Step 4 will be included in the email. Please note that it may take five to 10 business days for the refunded funds to appear in the customer's account. Important: - Refunds can only be processed back to the original payment card/method used by the customer. - Also please take note of potential refund fraud risk (paid via stolen credit card, then requesting to be refunded via other methods. You will be running a risk of a dispute with the actual owner of the stolen credit card as well as the refund gave out via other methods.) Related Articles - How to Issue a Credit Note as a Refund - How to view all your refunds

Last updated on Jun 24, 2025

Payment Disputes for Vendors

What is a vendor payment dispute and how can I resolve it? A payment dispute occurs when a customer questions or does not recognize a charge on their bank statement. Prompt communication between WeTeachMe, the customer, and the vendor is essential to resolve the issue quickly and fairly. ​Here's how WeTeachMe handles payment disputes: 1. When a dispute is raised, WeTeachMe flags the payment and holds the original amount. 2. Notification emails are sent to both parties involved. 3. If WeTeachMe resolves the dispute in their favor, the payment funds are released to the vendor. 4. If the dispute is not resolved in WeTeachMe's favor, the payment funds are debited from the vendor, along with an additional dispute fee from Stripe. 5. Vendors can issue a full refund only before a payment dispute is logged or after it is resolved. Vendors can track ongoing and resolved disputes—including dispute status, held funds, and any applicable bank charges—directly from their vendor dashboard. Prompt responses to any communication from WeTeachMe are crucial to help prevent the bank from reversing the transaction. If the vendor realizes an error—such as overcharging the customer—they can resolve it quickly by replying to all parties concerned. WeTeachMe will log relevant evidence for the bank to review, release the funds, and allow the vendor to issue a refund. Failure to resolve the dispute swiftly can result in consequences such as the customer losing their spot in the class, the vendor bearing the full order amount, paying a dispute fee, absorbing transaction fees, and being unable to resell the spot. The bank has a strict timeframe for dispute resolution, so immediate response is advised. Related articles: - How to view disputed payments on your Dashboard

Last updated on Jun 25, 2025

Simplifying Your Refund Policy

Gain customer trust with a clear, consolidated refund policy. Our new refund policy is designed to make things easier for both you and your customers. It ensures that your customers feel secure and confident when making a purchase, knowing they have the option to cancel if needed. Plus, it saves you time and effort by reducing the administrative burden of handling disputes and communication. It's a win-win situation for everyone involved! Choose from 3 Consolidated Refund Tiers To update your refund policy, go to SETTINGS > Company Settings > Refund Policy on your dashboard. You can choose from three tiers to suit your specific needs: Strict, Moderate, and Easy. - Strict Refund Policy: No refunds offered, but credit notes or transfers can be provided. Cutoff time and fees apply. - Moderate Refund Policy: Refunds, credit notes, or transfers allowed within specified cutoff time. Fees may apply. - Easy Refund Policy: Full refund, credit note, or transfer available if canceled before class starts. Configure the options https://www.loom.com/share/1914c9c3ed1b4c349156561e81cc4b97?sid=9f1dbe69-94d1-4c17-b9a0-ec41a42d18bf Where is the refund policy displayed? - Once your updated refund policy is set up on your dashboard, it will be displayed to the public on your WeTeachMe Marketplace profile. https://www.loom.com/share/0f7b362a74404d27a606e60b67cc3d3a?sid=fc59d92a-7aaa-4ba2-a5b3-64307622ffb5 - All listing pages before selecting a ticket. - Customers will also be able to review it after selecting a ticket and before entering their booking details. And links can be found on the final checkout page when entering payment details. Questions? Feel free to send us a message at support@weteachme.com for assistance.

Last updated on Jun 25, 2025

How to withdraw your funds on WeTeachMe

If you created your account on or after August 22nd, 2019, funds will be withdrawn automatically without the option for manual withdrawal. No action is needed from you. - For AU vendors, funds will be released 7 days after the payment has been completed. - For NZ and UK vendors, funds will be released 10 days after the payment has been completed. All available funds will be automatically withdrawn and transferred to your designated bank account every Friday at 4:30pm. For accounts created before August 22nd, 2019 To withdraw your earnings, you need to choose a bank account for the deposit. WeTeachMe's Financial Team transfers funds every Friday in batches. You can make up to four withdrawals within a 30-day period. Please note that INACTIVE accounts, funds will be held until gift vouchers, credit notes, and other pending bookings are settled. Instructions: 1. Go to "Balance" in the Finance section. 2. Click on "Withdraw Funds" at the top of the page to open a popup window. 3. Alternatively, you can do this in the Transactions List by clicking on "More Actions" (three vertical dots options menu) next to the Current Balance and selecting "Withdraw Funds". 4. Enter the desired withdrawal amount in the provided space. You can choose to withdraw your entire balance or a portion of it. 5. Click on "Send Request". https://www.loom.com/share/5a88abb082a44c82bd04c265896b5abd?sid=c583e253-61c0-4275-8b40-bb4e9455f8a5 Funds will only be withdrawn and transferred to your bank if you have already: (a) verified your identity and (b) added your bank details. Related Articles: - ​What is security hold balance?

Last updated on Jun 25, 2025

How the bank transfer feature works

Offer greater payment flexibility to your customers by accepting bank transfers for bookings. Great news for WeTeachMe vendors! You can now expand your payment options by enabling bank transfers, providing a convenient alternative for your customers. This feature allows attendees to pay directly from their bank account, streamlining the booking process for them and your financial tracking. https://www.loom.com/share/8285fb07a23642878c4d341ec47f1f92?sid=dfc31779-088b-4a53-a4a7-a4edeb4fdb27 Here’s how to activate bank transfer payments in your WeTeachMe account: 1. Log in to your WeTeachMe account. 2. Navigate to the "Add-Ons" section on your dashboard. 3. Enable the "Bank Transfer" option. How Bank Transfers are Processed Once enabled, WeTeachMe automates the payment tracking for bank transfers: - Automatic Payment Status: After a customer's bank transfer payment is successfully cleared by the bank and received by WeTeachMe, it will be automatically marked as "paid" on your dashboard. - Automated Reminders: If a payment isn't received within two business days, an automatic reminder will be sent to the customer to prompt payment completion. IMPORTANT REMINDERS: - Bank transfers can take up to three business days to finalize and be reflected for bookings. - Bank transfers can only be made for classes starting 60 hours or more from the transaction date. - Bank transfers are not applicable for classes with a lead time of four days or less (this is consistent with the 60-hour rule, as 4 days = 96 hours, so 60 hours is the stricter limit). - Bank transfers can only be used for full payments only; they are not applicable for installment or recurring charge payments. Related Articles - How to mark a pending order as paid - ​How pending payments are charged

Last updated on Jun 27, 2025