FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We want to make sure that you have a great shopping experience with us, and have all the information you need to shop alternatives to snus at Northerner. Therefore we have collected some questions that might come up when browsing or shopping on the site. Information on our Terms and Conditions can be found here. And in case you have a more specific question, our customer service team is always happy to assist you.
Orders
Why is my shopping cart empty?
Product availability depend on the country you are ordering to. If you have, for example, started placing an order and then switched to another country where the product is not available, the product in question will be removed from checkout.
Once you proceed to card payment, you will be redirected to the payment provider you have selected. Should you cancel the transaction, or press the “Back”-button in your browser, your order will be cancelled and the checkout is reset.
My payment failed. What do I do?
Age Verification
How old do I have to be to shop on Northerner?
Due to the nature of our products you must be at least 18 to shop at Northerner.
Why doesn’t the age verification work?
We use a third-party age-verification system on our website to ensure that all our customers are of age to order from Northerner. Depending on country, the age-verification may pull data such as name or address to confirm your age. UK customers are only able to place orders to the address they are registered to and can therefore not place orders to a work address or similar.
What happens if I order as a minor?
We use a third-party age-verification system on our website to ensure that all our customers are of age to order from Northerner.
I can't verify my age
We use a third-party age-verification system on our website to ensure that all our customers are of age to order from Northerner. Depending on country, the age-verification may pull data such as name or address to confirm your age. UK customers are only able to place orders to the address they are registered to and can therefore not place orders to a work address or similar.
Checkout
Why does the total amount for my order change when I go to the checkout?
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout, so you may see a different order total when you proceed to the checkout. You can see a breakdown of these costs in the Order Summary at checkout.
I do not see the country to send to in your delivery list. Does it mean you do not deliver there?
You can find a full list of the countries that we deliver to on our Terms & Conditions page here. If your country is not in this list, then unfortunately we cannot deliver to you. If it is in the list but not appearing in the dropdown menu then go to the main page and select your country in the dropdown menu at the top to make sure that you are on the correct site view.
Do you have a minimum/maximum on the number of items you can order?
We do not have a minimum or maximum order limit, feel free to order as much or as little as you need! Be aware that large orders may be split into several smaller packages. All orders come with free standard shipping.
What is a (CVV) Credit Card Code?
Do I get the shipping cost specified when I order?
The shipping cost will always be specified in checkout when you place an order. You can select a Shipping Option in the bottom left of the checkout and see the cost in your Order Summary on the right.
Please note that you need to fill in your address details before the final shipping quote is calculated.
What currency is my order charged in?
All orders to the UK are charged in Pound (£).
What is 3D secure?
3D secure is a safety function for online transactions with Visa and Mastercard. It is used to keep you safe when shopping online.
3D-Secure is a safety function for VISA and MasterCard online, also known as Verified by Visa and MasterCard SecureCode. This means that you, apart from giving your card details, go through an extra step where your bank or card provider issues a temporary code or password. This increases online shopping security and prevents fraudulent activity.
Delivery and Returns
How do I track my order?
What shipping options can I choose from?
On Northerner, we have four different shipping options you can choose from:
- Royal Mail 24 Tracked: Delivery 1 day after dispatch.
- DPD Next Day: Delivery 1-2 days after dispatch.
- DPD Saturday: Delivery on the Saturday.
However, if you are a first time customer, you will only have the options of DPD Next Day as we require an adult signature on delivery of the first order (as our products are intended for adults). When you enter your e-mail and postcode in the checkout you will be able to see all the different shipping options available to you and the costs.
As soon as we have packed your items you will receive an e-mail with delivery information and a link to Track and trace your parcel. You can also login to Your account and find information about your delivery.
Can you ship my order abroad?
Where do you ship my order from?
When will you send my order?
Depending on which delivery service you choose and when you place your order will depend on when your order is sent from our warehouse.
- Royal Mail 24 Tracked: Order before 16:00 Monday to Friday to have your order dispatched the same day.
- DPD Next Day: Order before 16:00 Monday to Friday to have your order dispatched the same day.
- DPD Saturday: Order before 16:00 on Friday to have your order delivered on Saturday.
Orders placed after this time or on weekends and public holidays will be packed the next working day.
For priority handling, we recommend selecting the Priority Packing option.
Optional: Priority Packing
When you select the Priority Packing option at checkout, your order will be prioritised for processing, ensuring it is dispatched as quickly as possible. Please be aware that this option does not impact the delivery time once your order has been shipped.
The tracking has not updated, what should I do?
I have not received my order, what should I do?
Does Northerner accept returns?
Yes, we accept returns. In order to be able to make a return, you must ensure your return meets the following requirements.
- The item(s) must be unused and in the same condition as when you received it.
- The item(s) must be in its original packaging.
- You must notify us within 30 days of purchase that you intend to return an item.
- Returned items must reach us within 14 days from the date the returns form is issued.
Please note: Due to health and hygiene reasons, you cannot return any opened vape products, even if they are faulty. If you receive a broken or faulty vape, please reach out to our customer service team and they will be able to assist you.
I received a faulty item, how do I return it?
Other Related Questions
Do you have local stores?
Northerner is an online only reseller, so we do not have any physical stores.
Can I order and collect products from your warehouse directly?
It is not possible to collect products directly from our warehouses.
Payment
Which payment options do you offer?
When do I have to pay for my order?
How do you charge me?
What are the purchasing conditions?
Security
Is my payment safe?
How are you handling my credit card data?
What is 3D secure?
3D secure is a safety function for online transactions with Visa and Mastercard. It is used to keep you safe when shopping online.
3D-Secure is a safety function for VISA and MasterCard online, also known as Verified by Visa and MasterCard SecureCode. This means that you, apart from giving your card details, go through an extra step where your bank or card provider issues a temporary code or password. This increases online shopping security and prevents fraudulent activity.
What is a (CVV) Credit Card Code?
Store Credit
I’ve been issued store credit, how do I use it?
To see your available store credit you can click on the account button and go to My Account. Under Store Credit, you can see your current balance.
To pay with store credit, proceed to place your order. At checkout, you may select to use your available store credit under Payment Options.
Why can’t I see my store credit?
Order Process (After Confirmed Order)
Order Changes
Can I cancel my order?
If your order has not yet been shipped, you can cancel it by contacting our customer service team here. Please do this as promptly as possible, as we cannot cancel an order once it has left the warehouse.
We aim to respond to your message within no more than 1 working day.
Can I add an existing order to a customer account afterwards?
Can I change products in my order?
Unfortunately, we cannot change the products in an order. If the order has not been shipped then you can cancel it and get a refund by contacting our customer service team. Please do this as promptly as possible, as we cannot cancel an order once it has left the warehouse.
We aim to respond to your message within no more than 1 working day.
Issues/Errors
Why can't I see my order in my account?
For an order to be linked to your account, you must be signed in at the time you place the order. If you were not signed into your account, the order will not appear in in the My Orders section of your account.
If an order that you placed while logged into your account has not appeared in your list, you can contact our customer team for help.
My order has been cancelled but my money has been taken
PayEx and PayPal are payment options where the amount is drawn straight from your account. If the amount is unavailable due to insufficient funds or if your bank doesn’t release the money immediately, your order will fail in our system. Once the instant payment has failed in our automated system we are unable to change the payment status of an order.
If that is the case, please contact our customer service team.
It may be the case that your bank has reserved the funds, but did not transfer them to us when the payment failed. In this case the funds will be released back into your account automatically by your bank shortly.
I'm getting an error when trying to pay...
Try to provide as much information as you can to help them diagnose the problem, such as which browser you are using, and which payment option you have selected.
I have not received an order or shipping confirmation, why?
You should receive an order confirmation email automatically when you place an order. If you cannot see one, please check your junk or spam folder as it may have ended up there.
You will receive a shipping confirmation once your order has been shipped from our warehouse. Although we aim to ship all orders as quickly as possible, please be aware that it may be a day or two before you receive a shipping confirmation email, or even longer if you have ordered products which are currently out of stock.
If you have not received any order confirmation or it has been several days and you have not received a shipping confirmation, then please contact our customer service team.
I was charged more than once for my order, why?
We will never charge you multiple times for the same order, but if something goes wrong and the same order is placed multiple times then you will be charged for each. This could be because you have accidentally clicked the order button multiple times when going through the checkout. If this happens you will receive a separate order confirmation email for each order that has been processed. Please contact our customer support team for help cancelling the additional orders that were placed in error.
If you have not received multiple order confirmation emails, then it may be that your bank has both released funds to us and reserved funds in your account, therefore showing two transactions. In this case the reserved funds will be released back into your account shortly.
Order Completion Process
My order status says 'complete,' but I haven’t received it yet?
My order has been processed for several days, is this normal?
When your order has been placed, it will process as soon as the payment has been matched and all products are available to be shipped. We aim to ship all orders within 48 hours after payment has been matched with your order. However, we do not guarantee to ship within 48 hours in all instances, for example if you have ordered out of stock products it may take longer to ship your order.
If your order has not been shipped after several days, please contact our customer support team for assistance.
Will I receive an order and shipping confirmation by email?
How long does it take before my order gets shipped?
When your order has been placed, it will process as soon as the payment has been matched and all products are available to be shipped. We aim to ship all orders within 48 hours after payment has been matched with your order. However, we do not guarantee to ship within 48 hours in all instances, for example if you have ordered out of stock products it may take longer to ship your order.