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Receipts, returns and warranties, explained
Short, practical guides for the moments after a purchase: how long you can return something, what a warranty really covers, how to keep receipts readable, and what to do when something breaks.
- Return policy vs. warranty vs. legal guaranteeA return window, a warranty and a legal guarantee are three different things with different deadlines. What each covers, who to ask and how long it lasts.
- Return and warranty deadlines in the EU, UK and USHow long can you return something, and how long is it covered? The key statutory return and warranty deadlines in the EU, the UK and the US.
- How to keep receipts for returns and warranty claimsPaper receipts fade and get lost. Which receipts to keep, for how long, why thermal paper fades, and a simple digital system for proof of purchase.
- How to scan receipts on iPhoneThree ways to scan receipts on iPhone: the Notes app, the Files app and a receipt app that reads the store, date and items on your device.
- How to never miss a return deadline on iPhoneReturn windows are short and easy to forget. Three ways to track return deadlines on iPhone and which reminders actually help.
- How to make a warranty claim: a checklistSomething broke while still covered? What to check first, who to contact, which documents you need and how to write a warranty claim.