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This article describes how a shopper or customer support representative uses the Merchant Portal to search for a return that has already been started. For information about starting a return and creating an RMA/return shipping documents, see Returns Portal.
To search for returns:
  1. From the Merchant Portal, go to Orders > Returns.
  2. You can search for returns by setting the following filters.
    • Select an option:
      • RMA Number (selected by default)
      • Tracking Number (shipper’s tracking number)
      • Order Number (Global‑e order ID - beginning with GE)
      • Delivery Reference Number
    • You can also set additional search filters (see details in the Additional Search Filters section further below).
    • To search for a specific return, enter the relevant return number in the search field, then click Find and View.
    • To list all returns based on the default RMA selection or on your selection, click Filter Returns.
The search results are displayed in the lower section of the screen, under Return Requests.
Additional Search Filters You can perform an advanced search by setting additional filters detailed in the following table.
Search byDescription
Shipping ServiceSearch by shipping service
Return StatusSearch by return status:
Approved
Arrived at Destination
Authorized
Closed
Dispatched by customer
Dispatch by Returns operator
Dispatched from hub to merchant
Received by Global‑e
Received by Returns operator
Received in Hub
Refused
Requested
Customer nameSearch by the name of the customer who performed the return
Return creatorSearch by the person who created the return:
Customer
Global‑e Representative
Merchant Representative
MerchantSearch by merchant name (only relevant for merchants with multiple brands managed by the same user)
EmailSearch by customer email
From Date / To DateSearch for returns within a date range:
Select the From Date and To Date from the calendars
Shipping CountriesSearch by shipping country
Return TypeSearch by return type:
Consolidated return
Local Prepaid
Local Prepaid Courier
Prepaid
Standard
Undefined