Automate WhatsApp Refund Notifications with Irin AI

Manually notifying customers about refunds is a time-consuming task for your support team, often leading to delays and missed communications. When customers aren't promptly informed, it breeds uncertainty, increases 'where's my refund?' inquiries, and damages trust, directly impacting your operational efficiency and brand reputation.

This Shopify Flow immediately triggers upon 'Refund created', eliminating manual notification delays. It sends an 'HTTP POST request' directly to Irin AI, which then dispatches a personalized WhatsApp message, ensuring customers receive instant, clear confirmation of their refund without any manual intervention from your team.

• You process frequent returns and refunds, needing to scale customer communication efficiently.
• You want to proactively inform customers and reduce 'where's my refund?' support inquiries.
• You aim to leverage WhatsApp for critical transactional notifications to build customer trust and engagement.

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   1. Create a new Flow and select the 'Refund created' trigger.

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   2. Add an 'Send HTTP request' action to your workflow.

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   3. Configure the HTTP method as POST and set the URL to `https://irin.ai/api/v1/shopify/shopifyTrigger`.

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   4. Save and enable your Shopify Flow.

How does Irin AI know which customer to message?

When Shopify Flow sends the 'HTTP POST request' to Irin AI, it includes all relevant order and customer data from the refunded order. Irin AI uses this information to identify the correct customer and their associated WhatsApp number.

Can I customize the content of the WhatsApp refund message?

Yes, the specific message content and any personalized elements sent to the customer are configured directly within your Irin AI account. This allows you to tailor the tone and information to match your brand.

What happens if a customer doesn't have WhatsApp or hasn't opted in?

This Flow specifically targets WhatsApp users via Irin AI. If a customer doesn't use WhatsApp or hasn't provided an opt-in number, the message won't be delivered through this channel. Consider an email fallback for broader reach.

Does this automation require any coding expertise?

No, setting up this Shopify Flow and connecting it to Irin AI is entirely configuration-based, requiring no coding. You simply choose the trigger, add the HTTP action, and paste the provided URL.

• Shopify Flow

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