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Message
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Post-Return Satisfaction & Process Feedback Survey
Measures customer satisfaction with return, refund, and exchange processes. Identifies specific friction points and captures qualitative feedback to guide operational improvements and reduce return-related churn.
Sample questions
A preview of what’s in the template. Every question is editable before you launch.
19 questions · ~9 min
Q02
Dropdown
When did you start your most recent return, refund, or exchange request?
- Within the last 7 days
- 8–14 days ago
- 15–30 days ago
- 31–60 days ago
- More than 60 days ago
Q03
Opinion Scale
Overall, how easy or difficult was the return process?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Very difficultMax:Very easy
Q04
Opinion Scale
How satisfied are you overall with how your return was handled?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Very dissatisfiedMax:Very satisfied
Q05
Multiple Choice
Which aspects of the return process, if any, were frustrating? (Select all that apply.)
- Finding return instructions
- Eligibility or return window requirements
- Fees or deductions
- Printing a label or repackaging
- Scheduling a drop-off or pickup
- Shipping or transit time
- Refund processing time
- Communication or status updates
- Customer support interactions
- The outcome felt unfair
- No notable issues
Q06
AI Interview
We'd like to understand more about your return experience. An AI moderator will ask you a couple of brief follow-up questions.
Q07
Dropdown
What is your age?
- 18–24
- 25–34
- 35–44
- 45–54
- 55–64
- 65+
- Prefer not to say
Q08
Message
Thank you for completing this survey. Your feedback is valuable and will be used to improve the return and refund experience.
Q09
Multiple Choice
How did you primarily handle your most recent return?
- Online returns portal
- Contacted customer service (email, chat, or phone)
- Mailed the item without using the portal
- Dropped off at a carrier location or locker
- Returned in store
- I attempted a return but did not complete it
Q10
Opinion Scale
How would you rate the speed of your refund or exchange processing?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Very slowMax:Very fast
Q11
Opinion Scale
How likely are you to purchase from this company again, given your return experience?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Very unlikelyMax:Very likely
Q12
Long Text
Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts or suggestions about your return experience.
Q13
Dropdown
How do you describe your gender?
- Woman
- Man
- Non-binary
- Prefer not to say
Q14
Multiple Choice
What was the outcome of your return?
- Full refund to original payment method
- Partial refund
- Store credit or gift card
- Exchange or replacement
- Still waiting for resolution
- Return was rejected or cancelled
Q15
Opinion Scale
How fair or unfair was the outcome of your return?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Very unfairMax:Very fair
Q16
Dropdown
Where do you live?
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- European Union (EU/EEA)
- Other
- Prefer not to say
Q17
Dropdown
How long did it take to receive your refund or credit (if applicable)?
- Same day
- 1–3 days
- 4–7 days
- 8–14 days
- 15–30 days
- More than 30 days
- Haven't received it yet
- Not applicable
Q18
Opinion Scale
How clearly was the return policy communicated to you?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Not at all clearlyMax:Extremely clearly
Q19
Opinion Scale
How well were you kept informed about the status of your return?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Not at all wellMax:Extremely well
What’s included
AI follow-ups
Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.
Attention checks
Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.
AI-drafted copy
Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.
Auto report
Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.
Frequently asked questions
What questions are in the “Post-Return Satisfaction & Process Feedback Survey” template?
The template includes 19 ready-to-use questions, starting with: “Welcome! Thank you for participating in this brief survey about your most recent return, refund, or exchange experience.…” · “When did you start your most recent return, refund, or exchange request?” · “Overall, how easy or difficult was the return process?”. The full set is previewed above, and every question is editable.
How long does this survey take to complete?
Respondents typically finish the 19 questions in about 9 minutes.
Can I customize this template?
Yes — every question, answer option, and the ordering is editable before you launch. You can add or remove questions, or ask the AI editor to rework the survey around your research goal.
Is this template free to use?
Yes. Open it in the editor and start customizing right away — no account required to try it, and the free plan covers launching your survey.
Ready to launch?
Open this template in the editor. Every part is yours to change before the first respondent sees it.
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