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How to Process a Refund in Handoff

Guide for processing a refund in Handoff. Please note this guide is only for users that are processing payments through Rainforest (not Stripe.)

Sofia Herrera avatar
Written by Sofia Herrera
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Refund Instructions

1. Open Handoff

  • You can access your account via the web app at app.handff.ai or mobile app on your phone or tablet.

2. Go to Finance and Payments

  • Click the gear icon (⚙️) to open Settings.

  • Navigate to Finance & Payments.

  • Select the Payments tab.

3. Locate the Payment

  • Find the payment you wish to refund.

  • Click into the payment line item.

4. Start the Refund

  • Click the Refund button in the top-left corner of the screen.

5. Select Refund Details

  • Choose the reason for the refund:

    • Requested by Customer

    • Duplicate

    • Fraud

  • Enter the refund amount.

    • You can process a full or partial refund, depending on the situation.

6. Confirm the Refund

  • Click Refund again to confirm. The button will turn a darker black color once selected.

  • If it’s a partial refund, the system will display a note at the top stating “Partially Refunded.”

7. Wait for Processing

  • Refunds typically take 7–10 business days to complete, depending on the payer’s bank.

  • You’ll see an updated status in your payments list once the refund is processed.

💡 Tips

  • Always double-check the payment and amount before confirming the refund.

  • Refresh the page to verify the refund status update.

  • The refund timeline can vary slightly depending on the customer’s financial institution.


✅ You’re All Set!

Once the refund shows as "Processed", the funds will be returned to the payer through their bank.

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