Shipping & Payment
This page provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding shipping and payment. For the latest courier delivery updates, please visit our designated updates page.
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When and How Will My Order Be Shipped?
At France at Home, we ship across Australia and internationally from our warehouse in Victoria. We aim to process and dispatch orders within 3 business days of receipt.
After placing an order, you’ll receive a confirmation email detailing the products and delivery information. We use a variety of courier networks for Australian deliveries, including Couriers Please, Direct Freight Express and Australia Post, depending on your location.
The delivery service is selected automatically, but you may request a specific carrier—please note that additional charges may apply. For international deliveries, the courier may vary.
Please Note: Delivery notes entered at checkout are considered requests. While we strive to meet these requests, courier companies have rules regarding entry to private property. We will do our best to pass your instructions on to the relevant courier.
Free Shipping (Retail Clients)
We offer Free Standard and Refrigerated Shipping on orders over $150 for all retail clients within Australia (excluding gift vouchers). Please note that Free Shipping is not available for express orders.
Free Shipping (Wholesale Clients)
For wholesale clients, there is no minimum order value, but products must meet the minimum and interval value stated online to receive wholesale pricing.
Free Shipping Thresholds for Wholesale Clients:
- Victoria: $250
- ACT: $500
- NSW: $500
- SA: $500
- QLD: $500
- WA: $500
- TAS: $500
- NT: $500
Standard Shipping
Once your order is packed and ready for dispatch, you will receive a tracking number. Delivery times are estimated based on the following guidelines:
- Same State Deliveries:
- Melbourne Metro: 1 to 2 days*
- Victoria Country Locations: 2 to 6 days*
- Interstate Deliveries:
- Melbourne to Sydney/Adelaide: 1 to 3 days* (Metro), 3 to 5 days* (Outer Areas)
- Melbourne to Brisbane/Canberra: 2 to 4 days* (Metro), 4 to 6 days* (Outer Areas)
- Melbourne to Tasmania: 4 to 5 days* (Metro), 5 to 8 days* (Outer Areas)
- Melbourne to Perth: 4 to 7 days* (Metro), 7 to 10 days* (Outer Areas)
- Melbourne to Northern Territory: 7 to 12 days* (Outer Areas)
*These time frames are estimates only and can be subject to delays, especially during busy periods.
Missed Deliveries:
If you’re unavailable to receive the delivery, the courier may drop your parcel at a local collection point, with notification via email, SMS, or card. If no collection point is available, a card will be left advising that the parcel has been returned to the courier’s depot. You must contact the courier to arrange either collection or re-delivery.
Refrigerated Delivery
Refrigerated delivery is available in most suburbs within the following Australian States and Territories. Refrigerated orders are dispatched on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and delivery may take longer as shipments are consolidated for interstate delivery.
Estimated Delivery Times:
- Victoria:
- Melbourne Metro: 1 to 4 days*
- Victoria Country Locations: 2 to 6 days*
- Interstate:
- Melbourne to Sydney/Canberra: 3 to 5 days*
- Melbourne to Brisbane: 5 to 10 days*
*Please note: Some regional/remote locations may not offer tracking for this service.
All refrigerated deliveries will be left at the front door or a safe place if no one is home. We cannot deliver refrigerated orders to PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers.
Unavailable Services:
Refrigerated courier service is not available to Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, or Western Australia. Additionally, due to courier restrictions, we cannot service Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, and Lismore regions.
If your order does not contain temperature-sensitive items, we may utilise alternative shipping options, even if refrigerated shipping was selected at checkout.
For assistance, contact our office at 03 8339 7438.
Click and Collect
Click and Collect is available from our warehouse:
- Address: 3/4 Burnett Street, Somerton, Victoria 3062
- Hours: Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays), 8:00am to 4:00pm
Express Shipping
Express Delivery is available at checkout and calculated automatically by weight and destination. While we strive to dispatch orders promptly, delivery times provided by couriers are estimates and cannot be guaranteed by France at Home.
Please ensure your cart does not contain refrigerated products if selecting Express Delivery; otherwise, standard shipping will be available.
Authority to Leave (ATL) Terms & Conditions
By selecting ‘Yes’ at checkout (or if arranged over the phone with our Customer Service Team), you authorise France at Home’s carriers to leave your parcel at your premises as per your instructions. If ATL is selected, the carrier may leave the parcel without knocking.
You agree that the parcel is deemed received when left at your premises. France at Home and associated contractors are not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the ATL delivery method.
If ATL is not selected, you must be available to accept delivery. Additional charges may apply for re-delivery if no one is present.
International Shipping
France at Home delivers worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated based on weight and destination. We are not liable for any food or products not allowed into your country and removed or refused by customs.
Please note:
- Import duties, taxes, and charges are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping charges. We recommend checking with your country’s customs office to determine any additional costs before purchasing.
- France at Home is not liable for items seized or destroyed by customs. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure the items purchased can enter their country.
Estimated Delivery Times:
For estimated international delivery times, please refer to the relevant section on our website.
Out of Stock Items
If an item is out of stock, we will contact you to notify you of any potential delay. If the delay is unacceptable, we can offer alternative products, a refund for the out-of-stock item, or a refund for the entire order.
Order Changes or Cancellations
We strive to process orders quickly. If you wish to change or cancel an order, contact us immediately. If the order hasn’t been dispatched yet, we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Payment Methods
We accept AfterPay, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Diners, American Express, and Direct Debit through our secure checkout.
For further assistance, please contact us at 03 8339 7438 or visit our website for more information.