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# Cash on Delivery: How Does It Work at Decode Age?

Opt for convenience with COD at Decode Age in select cities. Restrictions apply for high-value orders.

Cash on Delivery (COD) is available as a convenient payment option, allowing you to pay for your order at the time of delivery with a small upfront confirmation.

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### How COD Works

To place a COD order, a **₹99 advance confirmation fee** is required.\
The remaining amount can be paid to the delivery partner upon receiving your order.

This helps ensure order authenticity and enables a smoother delivery process.

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### Availability

COD is available on **all products and across all order values**, subject to serviceability in your location.

To place a COD order, please contact our Customer Care Team:\
📞 +91 7969469000\
📧 <care@decodeage.com>

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### Offers & Discounts

Discounts, coupons, and cashback offers are **applicable only on prepaid orders** and cannot be used with COD.

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### Returns & Refunds

COD orders are eligible for return and refund if:

* The product is **unused and in intact condition**
* The request is raised within the applicable time frame

For orders covered under the **30-day money-back guarantee**, you must contact the support team within **30 days of delivery**.

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### Refund Process

Approved refunds are processed **directly to your bank account**.\
You may be asked to share your bank details to complete the transaction.

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### COD vs. Prepaid Payments <a href="#h_4122671f52" id="h_4122671f52"></a>

The major difference between COD and other prepaid payment methods is that COD customers pay when the order arrives, while those who use prepaid payment methods must pay before orders are dispatched. Orders placed with COD should expect their orders to arrive in 6–8 business days.

### Final Note

COD offers flexibility with minimal upfront commitment, while prepaid orders provide added benefits like faster processing and access to offers.
