Returns & Exchanges
Use these phrases when you need to return or exchange an item, discuss store policies, or handle issues with a receipt.
Key Phrases
이거 불량인 것 같은데, 가서 바로 환불받아야겠어.
casualigeo bullyangin geot gateunde, gaseo baro hwanbulbadayagesseo.
I think this is defective, I should go get a refund right away.
A natural way to express frustration and a plan to a close friend.
영수증 잃어버렸는데 어떡하지? 환불 안 해 주면 어쩌지?
casualyeongsujeung ireobeoryeonneunde eotteokhaji? hwanbul an hae jumyeon eojjeoji?
I lost the receipt, what should I do? What if they don't give me a refund?
Use this when worrying about return conditions with someone you know well.
사이즈가 안 맞아서 그러는데, 이거 환불할 수 있을까요?
neutralsaijeuga an majaseo geureoneunde, igeo hwanbulhal su isseulkkayo?
I'm saying this because the size doesn't fit, could I refund this?
A polite and common everyday way to ask a staff member for a refund.
물건을 환불하고 싶은데, 환불 처리 좀 도와주시겠습니까?
politemulgeoneul hwanbulhago sipeunde, hwanbul cheori jom dowajusigesseumnikka?
I'm trying to return the item, could you help me process a refund?
A slightly more formal request, often used with strangers or in formal stores.
제가 어제 샀는데, 다른 색상으로 교환할 수 있을까요?
neutraljega eoje sanneunde, dareun saeksangeuro gyohwanhal su isseulkkayo?
I bought it yesterday, could I exchange it for a different color?
Standard polite phrase for asking to swap an item for another option.
이거 혹시 새 제품으로 다시 교환해 주시겠습니까?
politeigeo hoksi sae jepumeuro dasi gyohwanhae jusigesseumnikka?
Could you perhaps exchange this for a new product again?
A polite and direct request to get an unblemished replacement.
작동이 제대로 안 되는데, 아무래도 기계가 불량인 것 같아요.
neutraljakdongi jedaero an doeneunde, amuraedo gigyega bullyangin geot gatayo.
It doesn't work properly, I think the machine is defective after all.
Use this to soften a complaint while still clearly stating the item is faulty.
집에 가서 보니까 흠집이 있어서 새 제품으로 바꾸고 싶어요.
neutraljibe gaseo bonikka heumjibi isseoseo sae jepumeuro bakkugo sipeoyo.
When I checked at home, there was a scratch, so I want to exchange it for a new product.
Explains the timeline of discovering the flaw and makes a direct request.
네, 교환할 물건이랑 영수증은 여기 쇼핑백 안에 다 있습니다.
politene, gyohwanhal mulgeonirang yeongsujeungeun yeogi syopingbaek ane da isseumnida.
Yes, the item to exchange and the receipt are all here in the shopping bag.
A courteous response when a clerk asks for your purchase proof.
영수증을 버렸는데, 결제한 카드로 구매 내역이 조회될까요?
neutralyeongsujeungeul beoryeonneunde, gyeoljehan kadeuro gumae naeyeogi johoedelkkayo?
I threw away the receipt, can the purchase history be looked up with the card I paid with?
Essential phrase if you need the store to find your transaction digitally.
택을 이미 잘랐는데, 혹시 다른 사이즈로 교환이 되나요?
neutraltaegeul imi jallanneunde, hoksi dareun saijeuro gyohwani doenayo?
I already cut the tag, by any chance is an exchange for a different size possible?
Used to carefully ask if a store policy exception can be made.
박스 포장을 뜯었는데, 그래도 환불을 받을 수 있나요?
neutralbakseu pojangeul tteudeonneunde, geuraedo hwanbureul badeul su innayo?
I opened the box packaging, can I still get a refund?
Useful when you need to confirm if returning an unboxed item is allowed.
결제하신 카드와 영수증을 같이 주시면 환불 처리해 드리겠습니다.
politegyeoljehasin kadeuwa yeongsujeungeul gachi jusimyeon hwanbul cheorihae deurigesseumnida.
If you give me the card you paid with and the receipt together, I will process the refund.
Standard formal instruction given by store staff to customers.
죄송하지만, 세일 기간에 구매하신 상품은 교환이나 환불이 안 됩니다.
politejoesonghajiman, seil gigane gumaehasin sangpumeun gyohwanina hwanbuli an doemnida.
I'm sorry, but items purchased during the sale period cannot be exchanged or refunded.
A polite but firm staff phrase stating a common non-refundable policy.
혹시 이 제품의 무상 수리 기간이 어떻게 되는지 아시나요?
politehoksi i jepumui musang suri gigani eotteoke doeneunji asinayo?
By any chance, do you know how long the free repair period for this product is?
Used to inquire about the manufacturer's warranty coverage time.