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Refund & Damage Policy

Effective Date: June 2026

This policy applies to all parcels booked through ParcelGH (web and mobile app). It explains what you are entitled to if your parcel is lost, damaged, or delayed.

📦 Optional Parcel Insurance — GHC 15 per booking

SituationWithout InsuranceWith Insurance (GHC 15)
Lost parcelUp to GHC 200Up to GHC 500
Damaged parcelUp to GHC 100Up to GHC 300
Delayed parcelNo compensationNo compensation

Insurance must be selected at the time of booking. It cannot be added after a booking is confirmed.

1Lost Parcel

A parcel is considered lost if it has not been delivered within 7 calendar days of the expected arrival date and cannot be located by the carrier.

Without insurance

GHC 200 maximum (flat)

With insurance (GHC 15)

GHC 500 maximum

How to claim:

  1. Open the ParcelGH app → Orders → tap the booking → "Report Issue"
  2. Select "Parcel Lost"
  3. Provide your tracking code and a description of the parcel contents
  4. ParcelGH will investigate within 5 business days
  5. If confirmed lost, compensation is sent via Mobile Money within 7 business days

Deadline: Claims must be filed within 30 days of the expected delivery date.

2Damaged Parcel

A parcel is considered damaged if it arrives visibly broken, wet, crushed, or tampered with.

Without insurance

GHC 100 maximum

With insurance (GHC 15)

GHC 300 maximum

How to claim:

  1. Do not accept the parcel without noting the damage — ask the carrier agent to record it
  2. Take photos of the damage immediately at the terminal or at delivery
  3. Open the app → Orders → "Report Issue""Parcel Damaged"
  4. Upload photos and describe the damage
  5. ParcelGH investigates within 5 business days

Deadline: Claims for damage must be filed within 7 days of delivery. Claims reported after the parcel has been accepted without noting damage may not be eligible.

3Delayed Parcel

ParcelGH is a booking platform — actual transit is handled by the carrier (VIPEx, Passion Air, etc.). Delays due to carrier schedules, road conditions, or weather are outside ParcelGH's direct control.

  • No cash compensation is provided for delays
  • ParcelGH will contact the carrier on your behalf to get an update
  • Live tracking status is always available in the app

4Service Fee Refunds

SituationService Fee (GHC 12) Refund
Customer cancels before carrier confirms✅ Full refund
Customer cancels after carrier confirms❌ No refund
Carrier cancels / route cancelled✅ Full refund
Parcel lost (confirmed)✅ Full refund + compensation
Parcel delayed❌ No refund

Refunds are processed via Mobile Money to the number used at booking within 5–7 business days.

5What Is NOT Covered

The following are excluded from all claims:

  • Prohibited items (hazardous materials, perishables, cash, live animals)
  • Parcels that were not packed adequately (fragile items not wrapped, no protective packaging)
  • Parcel contents misrepresented at the time of booking
  • Damage caused by the customer or recipient during collection
  • Delays due to public holidays, strikes, or acts of God
  • Parcels held at the terminal uncollected for more than 3 days after arrival notification

6How to File a Dispute

All disputes must go through the ParcelGH app or website:

  1. App → Orders → select booking → "Report Issue"
  2. Choose issue type: Lost / Damaged / Other
  3. Provide supporting evidence (photos, description)
  4. ParcelGH reviews within 5 business days
  5. Resolution: RESOLVED (compensation issued) or CLOSED (claim not upheld, with reason given)

For urgent matters: WhatsApp 0530 630 022 (Mon–Sat, 8am–6pm)

7Policy Updates

ParcelGH reserves the right to update this policy at any time. The current version is always available at parcelgh.com/refund-policy. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Last updated June 2026 · Privacy Policy · Terms of Use · ParcelGH