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Further Questions

How can I get the best results from search?
How safe is shopping on waitrosewine.com?
How do I create a waitrosewine.com account?
Can I order from waitrosewine.com and collect from a branch?
How can I get a VAT receipt for my order?
How do I change my online account information and communication preferences?
Will I get an order confirmation?
What if only part of my order has arrived?
When will my products be delivered?
Do you deliver or send products outside the United Kingdom?
Do we deliver to your address?
Are there any places where delivery might take longer?
What if I'm not in when you deliver?
How long will it take to receive a refund from returned products?
What are cookies and does waitrosewine.com use them?
Can I use the older style paper gift vouchers online?
How do I use a promotion code?
VAT rate change

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How can I get the best results from search?
You can search by wine title, grape variety, region, country, bin number or 8-digit product code. You can also use search for customer service queries, such as delivery, returns, etc.

Try to find a balance between being too broad or too narrow with your search request. For example: Chardonnay will return many results while New Zealand Chardonnay will return fewer. Search results can be sorted by price to help you find what you need.

How safe is shopping on waitrosewine.com?
We realise how important it is to securely store any information that you provide. waitrosewine.com maintains the highest levels of security. Our site uses high-level SSL encryption technology, the most advanced security software currently available for online transactions. You can therefore rest assured that we take the privacy and security of your payment and personal details very seriously. Click here for more information on security and privacy.

How do I create a waitrosewine.com account?
At the end of placing your order, you’ll have the opportunity to register with us in order to be able to retrieve your details and chosen delivery address/es. (Please note that this does not include your payment card details.) You’ll be asked to set up a password to access your account.


Can I order from waitrosewine.com and collect from a branch?
waitrosewine.com does not currently allow you to order from the website and pick up from your nearest branch.


How can I get a VAT receipt for my order?
You can obtain a VAT receipt by signing into your online account and then clicking on the View orders and receipts link. Click here to sign into your account.

How do I change my online account information and communication preferences?
If you wish to change or update your online account information (including your email address, password or communication preferences) simply click on `Your account` in the top menu bar or click here to go the `Your account` page. Then simply enter your email address and password and you will then be able to change the details that you originally gave.

If you would like to subscribe or unsubscribe from our mailing list, then go into `Your account` and click on the `Your interests and promotional preferences` link.

Will I get an order confirmation?
We will send you a confirmation email detailing the exact order received shortly after your order is placed.

What if only part of my order has arrived?
If you have not received the entire order as detailed in the order confirmation email sent to you, click here to email our Customer Services Representatives or call us on 0800 188 881 between 7am and midnight, 7 days a week.


When will my products be delivered?
After you have placed your order online, we will send you an order confirmation email with the subject 'Thank you for your purchase at Waitrose Wine Direct'. In the 'What happens next?' section of this email you will find information about when your products will be delivered. Click here for our delivery lead times.

If you haven’t received this email within 24 hours of placing your order or your products have not been delivered within the timescale stated in the email, then please send our Customer Service team an email using our online form or telephone us on 0800 188 881 between 7am and midnight, 7 days a week.


Do you deliver or send products outside the United Kingdom?
We do not deliver to the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands or send products outside the UK, including BFPO addresses. We also reserve the right not to deliver orders if we believe the address is not secure, for example, to a communal postal address or PO Box. If this affects an order you place, we will notify you as soon as possible.

Do we deliver to your address?
We deliver to most postal areas in the UK. We don't deliver wine to the Channel Islands.


Are there any places where delivery might take longer?
Pre-10.30 delivery, Next and Named day delivery is not available in the following postcodes: BT 47, 48, 69-79, 81, 82, 93, 94; IV21-28, 40-49, 51-56; KW3, 11, 13,15-17; PA20, 33, 34, 36, 40-49, 60-78; PH30-32, 35-44, 49, 50; HS, IM, KA27-28; TR21-25, ZE.

Pre-10.30am delivery service is not available for the following postcodes: AB30-39, 41-45, 51-56; BT19-26, 30-35, 38-49, 51-57, 60-82, 92-94; DD1-11; DG8, 9; DL8, 12, 13; EH31-35, 38, 42-46; FK7-21; G84; GY; HS; IM; IP28; IV1- 28, 30-32, 36, 40-49, 51-56, 63; JE; KA5, 6, 16, 18-23, 26-30; KW; KY9-16; LA12, 14-21; ML11, 12; NP16, 18, 25, 26; PA17-49, 60-78; PH; SA45, 47; TD2-3, 10-15; TR21-25, 93; YO21-22; ZE.

Next/named day delivery services are not available on Saturdays for the following postcodes: DD10; IV1, 4-21, 25, 30-32, 36, 63; KW; PA21-23, 25-32, 35, 37, 39; PH19-26, 33, 34.

Next and named day delivery service - weekend ordering For most areas the order cut-off time for a Monday "next day" delivery (excludes bank holidays) will be 7pm on the previous Friday, but for the following postcodes, you'll need to make sure you order by 7pm on the previous Thursday: AB; BT; DD8-11; IV1-20, 24, 28, 30-33, 36,50; JE; KW; PA21-23, 25-32, 35, 37, 39; PH19-26, 33, 34.

What if I'm not in when you deliver?
Deliveries will usually be made on Mondays to Saturdays between 9am and 5.30pm. If you or the intended recipient are not available, each time an attempt is made, our courier will leave a card at the delivery address confirming that they have tried to deliver. Follow the instructions on this card to rearrange delivery or to collect your products. Please note that it isn’t usually possible to rearrange delivery to an alternative address once the order has been despatched.

How long will it take to receive a refund from returned products?
The product you wish to return must be in a saleable condition in its original, undamaged packaging, and we will consider the overall condition of the product being returned when making a refund. We will refund the price of the item to the purchaser or exchange it as soon as it is received by us. This will usually reach that account within 7 working days. Timings will, however, depend on the speed with which your credit/debit card company process the credit. A refund of the delivery charge will be given in the instance of incorrect or damaged products.


What are cookies and does waitrosewine.com use them?
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your computer when you visit certain web pages. waitrosewine.com uses cookies to keep track of what you have in your basket and to remember you when you return to our site. To shop at waitrosewine.com you need to have all cookies enabled. Most computers are sold with 'cookies' enabled but below we show you how to turn on 'cookies' should you need to. Please note: 'Cookies' cannot harm your computer and do not contain any personal or private information.

To determine the type and version of web browser you use to access the Internet

  • For PCs: Click on 'Help' at the top of your browser window and select the 'About' option.
  • For Macs: With the browser window open, click on the apple menu and select the 'About' option.

    How to check cookies are enabled for PCs

    Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

  • Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Internet options' option. Then click on the 'Privacy' tab.
  • Ensure that your Privacy level is set to Medium or below, which will enable cookies in your browser. Settings above Medium will disable cookies. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
  • Click on 'Tools' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Internet options' option. Then click on the 'Security' tab.
  • The default selection, 'Medium', supports cookies but you can click on the 'Custom Level' button to check. Scroll down until you see the word 'Cookies' and verify that the button next to 'Enable' is selected in both options. Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0
  • Click on 'View' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Internet options' option. Then click on the 'Advanced' tab.
  • Scroll down until you see the word 'Cookies' and verify that the button next to 'Always accept cookies' is selected. Netscape Communicator 7.0
  • Click on 'Edit' at the top of your browser window and select the 'Preferences' option.
  • Scroll down until you see cookies under 'Privacy & Security' and select 'Enable cookies for the originating web site only'.


  • Can I use the older style paper gift vouchers online?
    The new gift vouchers with scratch-off holographic panel have replaced the older style paper vouchers and the online only gift certificates. The old style gift voucher cannot be used online but can still be redeemed in-store.

    How do I use a promotion code?
    Add products to your basket in the usual manner then go to checkout. On the screen called "Enter payment method", click on the link called click here if you have a promotion code. Enter your code then click on Use promotion code. The relevant amount will now be deducted from your total.


    VAT rate change
    On 1st January 2010 the VAT rate went back up to 17.5%. Despite this, the prices of our products have not changed.