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Resolving Lost Sign-ups

How to handle when a customer has paid but no account exists

Louise Dollimore avatar
Written by Louise Dollimore
Updated over 2 weeks ago

What’s happened?

In rare cases, a customer may begin signing up but not complete the process. This can for various reasons, for example;

  • They close their browser tab too quickly

  • Their internet connection drops

  • Their device powers off suddenly

Because this interruption happens within seconds, the system does not create their account automatically. The result: you may see evidence of a payment, but no customer account is attached.

Example scenario

A customer may contact you saying they’ve paid but cannot see their order. For instance:

“I paid £15 on 20/8, but I don’t seem to have an account. Will my veg box still arrive?”

When you check your dashboard, you’ll see no account in their name.

What to do

  1. Escalate to support – let the support team know the customer’s name and email address (full details are ideal). Contact Support

  2. Wait for confirmation – support will attempt to locate the incomplete transaction, create the account, and attach the order.

  3. Update the customer – once complete (or if more information is needed), you’ll be notified so you can respond.

Key takeaway

If you ever see a payment but no account for a customer, it’s likely a lost sign-up. Simply pass the details to support, and we’ll do our best to recover the transaction and create the account. In rare cases where this isn’t possible, we’ll let you know the next steps


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