FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
My Account
- Is an account necessary for placing an order?
Although you can order as a guest, having a Serán account will enhance your shopping experience by keeping you up to date with newsletters, storing your billing/shipping information and ensuring faster checkouts.
- What if I don’t get a Sales Order Summary?
A Sales Order Summary is essentially a soft receipt that should be emailed to you within an hour of placing your order. If you don’t get one in your inbox, check your junk/spam folder and if it still isn’t there, contact us at our WhatsApp Business account No. 0343-1777775 to confirm your order.
- What if I found any discrepancy in my order/product?
- First, we’ll try to arrange the same article for you depending upon the availability on the website.
- In case of article unavailability you can choose another article or we can refund your money once the amount is credited to us.
- Does adding an item to the shopping cart reserve it?
No, an item will only be reserved for you after you have confirmed your order at checkout.
- How will I know that you have received my order?
The Sales Order Summary emailed to you will act as confirmation that your order has been logged in our record. If you do not get this email, please contact Customer Service No. at +92-42-37342222.
- How can I track my order?
The ‘Order History’ section on your Dashboard will give you details pertaining to your previous orders as well the status of your current order with regards to the stage of processing.
- What different order statuses can I face?
- Payment Pending Authorization: Your order has been logged and we are waiting for authorization from the payment gateway.
- Payment Authorized, Order Processing: Authorization has been received from the payment gateway and your order is being processed.
- Order Shipped: Your order has been shipped by the seller and is on its way.
- Order complete: Shipment received, and transaction completed.
- Order Cancelled: The order was cancelled.
- What is the difference between Order ID and Tracking ID?
Your Order ID will be used to identify your order and will be a part of the Order Sales Summary email. Another email will be sent to you once your order has been dispatched with your Tracking ID which will allow you to check the status of your delivery on the courier’s website.
- Can I add items or make changes to an existing order?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to combine orders or add items to an existing order once the order has been processed. However you can place a separate order for new selection.
- Can an order be available for store pickup?
Unfortunately, we do not offer store pickups yet.
Payments
- What payment options do I have?
- Cash on Delivery (available nationwide)
- Online payment (Visa Debit/Credit, Master Debit/Credit)
- Is it safe to use my credit/debit card to make payments?
All payment information on our website is processed on a fully encrypted and secure platform and kept confidential with only authorized personnel having access to your information.
- What should I do if my payment fails?
In case of a payment failure, make sure that the payment information you have provided is accurate. If your account has been debited after a payment failure, it is normally reimbursed to your bank account within 7 business days. You can email us on info@seran.com.pk or give us a call on +92-42-37342222 with your order number for any clarification.
- What are the conditions for Cash on Delivery (COD)?
To avail COD, please follow these instruction.
- At checkout, select ‘Cash on Delivery’
- Upon the courier’s arrival, check for the original receipt and pay only the amount mentioned on that receipt in cash
- Is Cash on Delivery (COD) available internationally?
Unfortunately, COD is only available in Pakistan.
For International customers only: If duty, taxes or VAT is charged at shipping destination by local authorities according to their own customs policy, it will be paid by the consignee/buyer. Serán will not accept any returns nor will it be responsible to pay any charges imposed by customs, in terms of Duty/VAT.
- Can the billing address differ from the shipping address?
For Cash on Delivery orders, billing address is not required. We only require your shipping address which will be the address you want your order delivered to. For Credit Card orders, we require both billing and shipping address, which can be the same or different addresses. To use a different billing address, simply check the ‘Use a different billing address’ option under the ‘Billing Address’ tab on the checkout page.
- If an article is out of stock, how can I be informed about its re-arrival?
For out of stock items, please enter your email address in the given text box to get an email about article availability. Alternatively, please call our Customer Support helpline, and we will be more than happy to try and arrange the article you require.
- Can I pay COD with a cheque?
Unfortunately, for logistical reasons, we only accept cash for COD orders.
- Is there any form of advance payment required for COD?
No, you need only pay the full amount in cash once your parcel is delivered to you.
Delivery
- What is the delivery time?
Local order delivery can take between 3-5 working days, and International delivery can take between 7-15 working days; depending on the size and availability of the product. Orders are processed within 24 hours and are generally scheduled for delivery the following working day. Timely delivery is subject to availability of stocks and payment authorizations. In certain cases, we might request for some form of payment verification or source to process the order.
- What are the delivery charges for local and International orders?
Serán provides free shipping nationwide for all orders. International shipping rates are according to the weight of the parcel. These rates will be calculated once you’re on the cart page.
- Does the price of the order include shipping charges?
For all local & international orders, shipping charges are mentioned separately as part of the order on the check-out page. Final amount charged will include shipping charges.
- Who will bear the VAT and custom duties for international shipments?
All custom and VAT charges will be paid by the customers for all international orders, where applicable. Further, we would like to inform our international customers that cross-border deliveries are subject to opening and inspection by customs authorities.
- How do I check the delivery status?
On dispatch, you will be provided a Tracking ID for your order through SMS. The SMS sent will be from the courier company delivering your order. You can log on to our Courier Partner’s websites for local and international orders respectively, enter your tracking ID and track your
- Which shipping companies have you partnered with?
We use TCS, M&P, Swyft and Call Courier for local orders and DHL for international ones.
7. How many times will the courier agent attempt to deliver my order in case I am unavailable to receive it?
Our delivery agents make two attempts to deliver a parcel. Kindly ensure that the address, country and area code while placing an order given is accurate. On the second failed attempt, the item(s) will be returned to us.
Security
- Why is it mandatory to give personal information?
Customer information pertaining to name, card billing details and shipping addresses are necessary to process any electronic transactions via credit/debit cards. These are essential inputs into the fraud detection mechanisms.
- Is my personal information kept secured?
All payment and shipping data presented by our clients is kept secure and classified. Only approved personnel have access to this data.
- Will I receive online security email every time I place an order with you?
Although, online security is implied for each order and the confirmation procedure is one- time for account information, if you are utilizing a different debit/credit card, your request will be subjected to online security confirmation once more.
- What are cookies and why should I know about them?
A cookie is a small text file that is saved to, and, during subsequent visits, retrieved from your computer or mobile device. We use cookies to enhance and simplify your visit. We do not use cookies to store personal information or to disclose information to third parties but rather to store your choice of start page and to store your details. Session cookies are used when you apply product filtration and to check if you are logged in. You can easily erase cookies from your computer or mobile device using your browser.