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The sender will declare the contents and value of the parcel during order creation process. As a best practice, you should inspect the item and ensure you know the contents of the item before you pick it up. If the items seem suspicious, you can reject the order and report the sender to our support team.
As a traveller, if you know the contents of the package your are carrying in your luggage, you are allowed to carry things in your luggage. Never carry sealed envelopes, sealed packages, etc, i.e. simply reject the item if you dont know the contents of the package.

As the traveller, you are supposed to know the official customs regulations of the country where you are travelling to. Customs regulations can be very complex, so be sure to research the laws and requirements of any country that you are travelling to. Customs regulations may not differentiate between your personal items and goods that you are carrying, so pay close attention to any limits that you could exceed if the value of everything you are carrying is combined.

Travellers are required to present copies of receipts for custom duties paid. The equivalent amount will be charged to the senders payment method. In case of no custom duty receipt, the traveller will not be reimbursed for the same.

Please note that Favarr is not responsible for violations of customs regulations conducted by senders or travellers.

As best practice, do not accept any sealed envelopes or sealed packages. Favarr policy requires the traveller to inspect the item and make sure they are aware of the contents of the package they are accepting. In case of suspicion, traveller should reject the package and immediately report it to our Support team.
It’s up to you and your sender to determine a time and place to meet. For safety purposes, after you have matched with a sender, the app will recommend a safe public meeting place such as a nearby cafe or park. It is not customary to pickup/deliver an order to your sender's/receiver's home or a private address.
The sender pays Favarr when they place the order. We store the money for you securely and you’ll get paid once the package has been delivered to the agreed final destination. The amount will be reflected under your "Manage Account" page. If you have added your bank account details, you can withdraw any pending amount which will be deposited in your bank in 7-10 business days.

We can pay you into a nominated bank account that you set up in your Favarr account.

Here's a video explaining the bank connection process : <>

Yes, you can cancel an order but only before you have picked it up. Here's a video explaining the process : <>
After you have matched with a sender, you will be provided contact details of the sender in your Order Details page.
Yes, you can take accept orders from multiple senders in a single trip.

If you’ve already picked up the item but absolutely can’t travel with it, you can initate an emergency cancel process from the app and return the item to the sender.

Please try to anticipate these situations before accepting the packages, as frequent cancellations will negatively affect your profile.

We encourage you to anticipate any fees, such as customs and shipping costs, ahead of time and inform the sender. You should save original receipts of any exta expenses incurred related to this delivery. This extra expenses are added to the sender's invoice and are reimbursed to you. In case of you do not have original receipts, you will not be reimbursed.

As the traveller, you are supposed to know the official customs regulations of the country where you are travelling to. Customs regulations can be very complex, so be sure to research the laws and requirements of any country that you are travelling to. Customs regulations may not differentiate between your personal items and goods that you are carrying, so pay close attention to any limits that you could exceed if the value of everything you are carrying is combined.

According to Favarr policies, travellers are required to pay any custom duties as applicable. travellers are required to present copies of receipts for custom duties paid. The equivalent amount will be charged to the senders payment method. In case of no custom duty receipt, the traveller will not be reimbursed for the same.

Please note that Favarr is not responsible for violations of customs regulations conducted by senders or travellers.

Your fees is added to your account immediately after you deliver a package. The amount will be reflected under your "Manage Account" page. If you have added your bank account details, you can withdraw any pending amount which will be deposited in your bank in 7-10 business days.
Your fees is added to your account immediately after you deliver a package. The amount will be reflected under your "Manage Account" page. If you have added your bank account details, you can withdraw any pending amount which will be deposited in your bank in 7-10 business days.
If you damage the package during the travel, you will be required to reimburse the sender for the cost of the item or replace the item. Favarr does not take any liability for any damages during the travel.
Always check a govt issued ID of the person before delivering the package. If the receiver name on the order doesnt match the ID, contact the sender to try to confirm the details. If you still cannot verify the details, do not deliver and reach out to our Support so we can help you.
During the delivery process, the receiver will receive an OTP that you'll have to enter on your phone. Do not deliver the package unless the receiver provides you the OTP. Reach out to our Support if needed.
Reach out to the sender and share why you can no longer make the delivery and corrdinate a common time and place to return the item to the sender. Initiate the "Emergency Cancel" procedure from the app/order details page, enter the OTP that the sender will provide, hand off the package to the sender, and close the trip.

As the traveller, you are supposed to know the official laws and regulations of the country where you are travelling to.

The sender will declare the contents and value of the parcel during order creation process. As a best practice, you should inspect the item and ensure you know the contents of the item before you pick it up. If the items seem suspicious or illegal, you can reject the order and report the sender to our support team.

As best practice, do not accept any sealed envelopes or sealed packages. Favarr policy requires the traveller to inspect the item and make sure they are aware of the contents of the package they are accepting.

Please note that Favarr is not responsible for violations of any laws and regulations conducted by senders or travellers.

The sender will declare the contents and value of the parcel during order creation process. As a best practice, you should inspect the item and ensure you know the contents of the item before you pick it up. If the items seem suspicious or illegal, you can reject the order and report the sender to our support team.

Per our community guidelines (hyperlink to code of conduct), your sender/receiver should reply to your messages within 24 hours and contact you at the earliest to coordinate delivery details.

If you are not receiving replies after multiple attempts, please reach out to our Support, so we can intervene on your behalf.

This usually happens when there are not enough senders in the system. Additionally, if you requested a high traveller fee or are unable to meet the shopper's desired delivery date, your chances may be lower than others.

Transacting outside of Favarr violates our Terms of Use. You will not be covered by our platform and payment protections and may be exposed to fraud or scams.

If you're asked to transact outside of Favarr (pay with a bank transfer, wire or cash), you may not receive the product you ordered and fall victim to a scam. Please let us know so we can step in by reporting these users.

Just email us at hello@favarr.com or message us on WhatsApp at +91-8287230680 and we’ll do our best to help.

Senders

We have details of the traveller's itinerary so we know when they are due to arrive and deliver the parcel. We track this and provide updates to you. Moreover, every user you interact with on the platform has gone through an ID verification process.
It’s up to you and your traveller to determine a time and place to meet. For safety purposes, after you have matched with a traveller, the app will recommend a safe public meeting place such as a nearby cafe or park. It is not customary to pickup/deliver an order to your traveller's home or a private address.
All senders and travellers are verified by the Favarr platform. We use a service called Persona to verify every user's identity. Persona stores verified government issued IDs in their database. This means you can trust the community.

As a sender, you are supposed to know the official customs regulations of the country where you are sending your package. Customs regulations can be very complex, so be sure to research the laws and requirements of any country that you are sending an item to. Customs regulations may not differentiate between your personal items and goods that you are sending, so pay close attention to any limits that you could exceed if the value of everything you are sending is combined. travellers are required to present copies of receipts for custom duties paid. The equivalent amount will be charged to your payment method.

Please note that Favarr is not responsible for violations of customs regulations conducted by senders or travellers.

Here's a video explaining the process : <>

You can only cancel an order before it has been picked up by a traveller.

  1. To cancel an order before you have matched with a traveller, check this video out : <>
  2. To cancel an order after you have matched with a travaller, check this video out : <>

Items sent via Favarr platform must comply with all laws and regulations and with Favarr policies. Sending illegal, unsafe, or other prohibited items listed on this page is strictly prohibited.

If you send an item in violation of the law or any of our policies, including those listed on this page, we will take corrective actions, as appropriate, including but not limited to, immediately suspending or terminating your account. Sending illegal or unsafe products can also lead to legal action, including civil and criminal penalties.

The following items are prohibited from package delivery :

  • People
  • Illegal items
  • Firearms, weapons, ammunition, and their parts
  • Alcohol
  • Highly perishable food or beverages (e.g., raw meat or dairy products, etc.)
  • Money, gift cards, lottery tickets, or transferable securities
  • Recreational drugs, drug paraphernalia, or tobacco products

Dangerous or hazardous items, including:

  • Explosives
  • Items that are poisonous or flammable (including paints or adhesives containing a flammable liquid)
  • Substances and material identified in the Hazardous Materials Table in 49 CFR section 172.101 or material determined to be hazardous under 49 U.S.C. section 5103 et. seq. and transported in a quantity requiring placarding according to regulations prescribed under 49 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter I, Subchapter C, hazardous waste (including but not limited to hypodermic needles), or medical waste
  • Stolen goods
  • Fragile items
  • Sexual aids; obscene or pornographic material
  • Livestock, regulated species (e.g., noxious weeds, prohibited seeds), or animal parts, bloods, or fluids
  • Any items for which you do not have permission to send
  • Any items reasonably likely to be perceived by the recipient as threatening or harassing, or otherwise contravening the Community Guidelines.

The above list of prohibited items is not exhaustive. Favarr retains the discretion to prohibit additional items that are not on the above list.

You'll be responsible for the following fees:

  • traveller Fees = traveller’s fees for delivering your order. This is the amount chosen by the traveller to deliver your package to the destination. You are free to accept or reject an offer.
  • Favarr Service Fee = We do not have a delivery fee. Favarr Service Fee is charged in order to fund our platform operations, member promotions, and support innovation that enables us to make delivery more reliable and affordable for everyone.
  • Custom Duty : If the traveller pays any custom duties on your package, the same will be charged to your payment method.

This is for the protection of both you and your traveller. To learn more about how we keep the community members safe, please visit our trust and safety page.

Even though we ask for the payment details in advance, your credit card is only charged after the traveller delivers your order and you have confirmed the delivery of the order.

Per our community guidelines (hyperlink to code of conduct), your traveller should reply to your messages within 24 hours and contact you at the earliest to coordinate delivery details.

If you are not receiving replies after multiple attempts, please reach out to our Support, so we can intervene on your behalf.

If your traveller didn’t show up to your confirmed meeting place, try and contact them using the provided phone number to see if there was some confusion and/or to set up an alternate time. If you cannot get in touch with your traveller after multiple attempts, please reach out to our Support so we can intervene on your behalf.

Alternatively, you can also cancel the order via tha app (and your order will go back to the order queue) and please reach out to our Support to report the traveller.

A traveller can only cancel your order before it is picked up from you. In the rare event that your traveller cancels your order, it will go back to the order queue and very soon you will be matched with a new qualified traveller.
You are covered by Favarr money-back guarantee. If your item is damaged, broken or wrong, best thing to do is inform your traveller right away and reach out to Favarr Support within 24 hours. If you dont contact Favarr or your traveller within 24 hours, the money-back guarantee will not apply. Please contact support if you have any questions regarding our money-back policy.
After you have matched with a traveller, you will be provided contact details of the traveller in your Order Details page.
It is in the best interest of travellers to deliver the orders they have accepted. In case of any wrong-doings, we have mechanisms to protect you and reimburse you of the item. Please reach out to our Support for more information.
We are working to provide Insurance as an add-on service that you can purchase when creating an order. In case of any wrong-doings, we have mechanisms to protect you and reimburse you of the item. Please reach out to our Support for more information.
You will be charged only after the traveller delivers your order. And the travellers will only receive their fees/payment once you have confirmed the delivery of your item.

This usually happens when there are not enough travellers heading to your city, or the the item isn’t allowed into your country.

Here are a few things you can do to improve your chances:

  1. Publish your order again so that it goes to the top of the feed
  2. Make sure your item is not too large, heavy or bulky to travel with, and that it's legal to enter your country.
Just email us at hello@favarr.com or message us on WhatsApp at +91-8287230680 and we’ll do our best to help.

Travellers

The sender will declare the contents and value of the parcel during order creation process. As a best practice, you should inspect the item and ensure you know the contents of the item before you pick it up. If the items seem suspicious, you can reject the order and report the sender to our support team.
As a traveller, if you know the contents of the package your are carrying in your luggage, you are allowed to carry things in your luggage. Never carry sealed envelopes, sealed packages, etc, i.e. simply reject the item if you dont know the contents of the package.

As the traveller, you are supposed to know the official customs regulations of the country where you are travelling to. Customs regulations can be very complex, so be sure to research the laws and requirements of any country that you are travelling to. Customs regulations may not differentiate between your personal items and goods that you are carrying, so pay close attention to any limits that you could exceed if the value of everything you are carrying is combined.

Travellers are required to present copies of receipts for custom duties paid. The equivalent amount will be charged to the senders payment method. In case of no custom duty receipt, the traveller will not be reimbursed for the same.

Please note that Favarr is not responsible for violations of customs regulations conducted by senders or travellers.

As best practice, do not accept any sealed envelopes or sealed packages. Favarr policy requires the traveller to inspect the item and make sure they are aware of the contents of the package they are accepting. In case of suspicion, traveller should reject the package and immediately report it to our Support team.
It’s up to you and your sender to determine a time and place to meet. For safety purposes, after you have matched with a sender, the app will recommend a safe public meeting place such as a nearby cafe or park. It is not customary to pickup/deliver an order to your sender's/receiver's home or a private address.
The sender pays Favarr when they place the order. We store the money for you securely and you’ll get paid once the package has been delivered to the agreed final destination. The amount will be reflected under your "Manage Account" page. If you have added your bank account details, you can withdraw any pending amount which will be deposited in your bank in 7-10 business days.

We can pay you into a nominated bank account that you set up in your Favarr account.

Here's a video explaining the bank connection process : <>

Yes, you can cancel an order but only before you have picked it up. Here's a video explaining the process : <>
After you have matched with a sender, you will be provided contact details of the sender in your Order Details page.
Yes, you can take accept orders from multiple senders in a single trip.

If you’ve already picked up the item but absolutely can’t travel with it, you can initate an emergency cancel process from the app and return the item to the sender.

Please try to anticipate these situations before accepting the packages, as frequent cancellations will negatively affect your profile.

We encourage you to anticipate any fees, such as customs and shipping costs, ahead of time and inform the sender. You should save original receipts of any exta expenses incurred related to this delivery. This extra expenses are added to the sender's invoice and are reimbursed to you. In case of you do not have original receipts, you will not be reimbursed.

As the traveller, you are supposed to know the official customs regulations of the country where you are travelling to. Customs regulations can be very complex, so be sure to research the laws and requirements of any country that you are travelling to. Customs regulations may not differentiate between your personal items and goods that you are carrying, so pay close attention to any limits that you could exceed if the value of everything you are carrying is combined.

According to Favarr policies, travellers are required to pay any custom duties as applicable. travellers are required to present copies of receipts for custom duties paid. The equivalent amount will be charged to the senders payment method. In case of no custom duty receipt, the traveller will not be reimbursed for the same.

Please note that Favarr is not responsible for violations of customs regulations conducted by senders or travellers.

Your fees is added to your account immediately after you deliver a package. The amount will be reflected under your "Manage Account" page. If you have added your bank account details, you can withdraw any pending amount which will be deposited in your bank in 7-10 business days.
If you damage the package during the travel, you will be required to reimburse the sender for the cost of the item or replace the item. Favarr does not take any liability for any damages during the travel.
Always check a govt issued ID of the person before delivering the package. If the receiver name on the order doesnt match the ID, contact the sender to try to confirm the details. If you still cannot verify the details, do not deliver and reach out to our Support so we can help you.
During the delivery process, the receiver will receive an OTP that you'll have to enter on your phone. Do not deliver the package unless the receiver provides you the OTP. Reach out to our Support if needed.
Reach out to the sender and share why you can no longer make the delivery and corrdinate a common time and place to return the item to the sender. Initiate the "Emergency Cancel" procedure from the app/order details page, enter the OTP that the sender will provide, hand off the package to the sender, and close the trip.

As the traveller, you are supposed to know the official laws and regulations of the country where you are travelling to.

The sender will declare the contents and value of the parcel during order creation process. As a best practice, you should inspect the item and ensure you know the contents of the item before you pick it up. If the items seem suspicious or illegal, you can reject the order and report the sender to our support team.

As best practice, do not accept any sealed envelopes or sealed packages. Favarr policy requires the traveller to inspect the item and make sure they are aware of the contents of the package they are accepting.

Please note that Favarr is not responsible for violations of any laws and regulations conducted by senders or travellers.

The sender will declare the contents and value of the parcel during order creation process. As a best practice, you should inspect the item and ensure you know the contents of the item before you pick it up. If the items seem suspicious or illegal, you can reject the order and report the sender to our support team.

Per our community guidelines (hyperlink to code of conduct), your sender/receiver should reply to your messages within 24 hours and contact you at the earliest to coordinate delivery details.

If you are not receiving replies after multiple attempts, please reach out to our Support, so we can intervene on your behalf.

This usually happens when there are not enough senders in the system. Additionally, if you requested a high traveller fee or are unable to meet the shopper's desired delivery date, your chances may be lower than others.
Just email us at hello@favarr.com or message us on WhatsApp at +91-8287230680 and we’ll do our best to help.

Payment

We can pay you into a nominated bank account that you set up in your Favarr account.

Here's a video explaining the bank connection process : <>

Even though we ask for the payment details in advance, your credit card is only charged after the traveller delivers your order and you have confirmed the delivery of the order.
All prices on our app are displayed in US dollars (USD). But when your payment method will be charged in your local currency during checkout. We currently only accept credit cards as payment method. We are working to offer you additional payment methods in the future.

We are so sorry that your payment did not go through. Credit cards can be declined for a number of reasons.

To resolve this issue so you can pay for your order on Favarr, here are a few steps you can take:

  1. Check to make sure your card has not reached its credit limit
  2. Check that the card has not expired

If you are getting a payment failed error when trying to pay, we recommend reaching out to your bank or credit card company for more information. Let them know that you are trying to make a purchase so they can allow the transaction to go through. Sometimes, banks do not process your first transaction with an international company unless you authorize it ahead of time. You can call the number on the back of your card and ask your bank to authorize the transaction.

If payment issues persist, please contact Favarr support and we'll be happy to help you.

Here's a video explaining the process : <>
Favarr pays via direct bank deposit in the local currency of the country in which your bank is located. In order to get paid as a traveller, you'll need to connect your bank account with Favarr.
Favarr partners with Stripe to offer a convenient payment method for our community members. Favarr does not store any credit card details, however, after you enter your payment information, it is transmitted directly to our payment processor (Stripe). They use the highest encryption to keep your bank information private, safe and secure.
Favarr partners with Stripe to offer a convenient payment method for our community members.
Favarr pays via direct bank deposit in the local currency of the country in which your bank is located and is connected with Favarr platform.
We currently only accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, etc.) as a payment method. We are working to offer you additional payment methods in the future.

Favarr pays via direct bank deposit in the local currency of the country in which your bank is located and is connected with Favarr platform. In order to be a traveller, please check here to see if you have a bank account in one of these countries:

  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • India
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Mexico
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Thailand
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States

We are currently working to build a Payout Dashboard to make it easy to view both your past payout history, as well as your upcoming payouts. In the meantime, if you need access to your payout histor, please reach out to our Support and we'll be happy to help you.
Just email us at hello@favarr.com or message us on WhatsApp at +91-8287230680 and we’ll do our best to help.

Trust & Safety

All senders and travellers are verified by the Favarr platform. We use a service called Persona to verify every user's identity. Persona stores verified government issued IDs in their database. This means you can trust the community.

Whether you are a sender or a traveller, you'll have to go through the ID verification process.

Here's a video explaining the process : <>

Community safety is our top priority at Favarr. This is why you will be asked to verify your identity before creating your first order or listing your upcoming trip. Identity verification helps keep Favarr secure, fights fraud and creates positive interactions in our community.
Identity verification is securely provided by Persona. Persona builds technology that’s used by many companies around the world like Square, Toast, Revel, etc. Persona helps businesses verify your identity by validating your government ID document and using biometric information to verify that the ID document belongs to you.
Favarr does not store the ID that you'll upload for ID verification process. We use a service called Persona to verify every user's identity. Persona stores verified government issued IDs in their database. Data will be stored and may be used according to the Persona's Privacy Policy and the Favarr's Privacy Policy.
No. You will be asked to verify your identity only once befre creating your first order or list your first trip. Once you successfully complete verification, you will not need to undergo verification again.
Yes, please ensure that your device settings allow access to your camera. This will be needed to take a picture of your government issued ID.
No, you’ll need to upload a color photo. Please ensure that the image is not modified and there are no watermarks on the image.

You will be prompted to redo the verification process. Please see tips below on how to successfully pass the identity verification:

  1. Ensure that your ID is still valid and not expired.
  2. Please ensure that the entire photo page, including any barcodes, is visible.
  3. Ensure that the entire image is in focus.
  4. Avoid glare on the glossy ID surface.
  5. Avoid backlighting. This could be caused by windows or other light sources behind you.
Please do not send photos of your personal information Favarr or our Support team. For security purposes and to comply with all privacy regulations, we are unable to complete verification on your behalf.
We’re here to help. If you’ve tried all of our tips, but are still unable to complete the process, reach out to our support team and we'll be happy to help.

Transacting outside of Favarr violates our Terms of Use. You will not be covered by our platform and payment protections and may be exposed to fraud or scams.

If you're asked to transact outside of Favarr (pay with a bank transfer, wire or cash), you may not receive the product you ordered and fall victim to a scam. Please let us know so we can step in by reporting these users.

Favarr does not condone any illegal activity. travellers have full control over what items they choose to take with them. Since they inspect the items before picking them up, they know exactly what is going into their suitcase.

The Favarr platform terms of use require compliance with international flight and airport security regulations as well as with international import/export and customs law. Favarr is a platform that will connect senders and travellers to help get items from other countries. We recommend you research the customs rules of country you are visiting/ordering from in advance.

Any orders that violate our terms of use are promptly flagged and removed so that our community is safe.

Favarr should always be a safe space for every member of our community. To enforce this, we’ve created guidelines and rules to follow when interacting with other members. Please check our Trust and Safety Rules and Code of Conduct.

Favarr is a peer-to-peer community built on trust. Ratings and reviews are a transparent way to share the experiences you've had with other fellow community members.

As a sender, you can receive and give a review and rating after your order is delivered.

As a traveller, you can receive and give a review and rating after you complete delivery of an order.

Please email any Code of Conduct violations to hello@favarr.com.
As part of our community, we've rounded up a few must-know tips to help you make the most of your Favarr experience. Please check Favarr's Trust and Safety Rules we've put in place to keep our community safe.
As a Favarr community member, you are responsible for following guidelines to create a safe and welcoming experience for your fellow community members. Please check Favarr's Code of Conduct policy.
Just email us at hello@favarr.com or message us on WhatsApp at +91-8287230680 and we’ll do our best to help.

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