ParcelGH
Refund & Damage Policy
Effective Date: June 2026
📦 Optional Parcel Insurance — GHC 15 per booking
| Situation | Without Insurance | With Insurance (GHC 15) |
|---|---|---|
| Lost parcel | Up to GHC 200 | Up to GHC 500 |
| Damaged parcel | Up to GHC 100 | Up to GHC 300 |
| Delayed parcel | No compensation | No 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:
- Open the ParcelGH app → Orders → tap the booking → "Report Issue"
- Select "Parcel Lost"
- Provide your tracking code and a description of the parcel contents
- ParcelGH will investigate within 5 business days
- 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:
- Do not accept the parcel without noting the damage — ask the carrier agent to record it
- Take photos of the damage immediately at the terminal or at delivery
- Open the app → Orders → "Report Issue" → "Parcel Damaged"
- Upload photos and describe the damage
- 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
| Situation | Service 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:
- App → Orders → select booking → "Report Issue"
- Choose issue type: Lost / Damaged / Other
- Provide supporting evidence (photos, description)
- ParcelGH reviews within 5 business days
- 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