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Shopping at Farnell: delivery in the UK and Germany, returns and cashback

· 2026-10-12

Farnell is a distributor of electronic components, tools and test equipment for engineers, workshops and hobbyists, and it belongs to the Avnet group. The company runs one web shop per country, such as uk.farnell.com and de.farnell.com, and each has its own delivery terms. We read the UK and the German delivery and returns pages in October 2026. Prices and thresholds can change, so the basket shows the figures that apply to you.

One shop per country

Farnell lists dozens of country sites, among them the UK, Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, India, China and more. Normally you order on the site of the country you receive the parcel in. If you want a delivery abroad, for example from the German site to another address, the shop asks you to phone first, because export fees and security checks have to be clarified. The German help page gives +44 8701 200 208 for that.

Delivery cost in the UK

Standard delivery takes 1 to 2 business days. It is free for orders of £40 and above and costs £8.99 for orders under £40. Express delivery arrives the next business day by 1 pm and costs £11.99. Extra options exist on request: delivery before 9 am for £23.90, express before 10:30 am for £14.90 and Saturday express before noon for £19.90. Items from the US warehouse in Newark cost £15.95 shipping per order, covering handling, duty and airfreight.

Delivery cost in Germany

The German shop delivers standard orders in 2 working days. Shipping is free from 75 € and costs 11,99 € below that. Express shipping for the next working day by 1 pm costs 14,99 € for every order. There is no minimum order value, and standard and express cover parcels up to 30 kg. Orders from the Newark warehouse take 2 to 3 working days and cost 25 € per order including duty and airfreight. The banner at the top of the German pages mentions free delivery from 50 €, which differs from the 75 € on the delivery page, so check at checkout.

Returns

You need an RMA number before you send anything back. Request it with the online form, write the number on the outside of the parcel and note that parcels without one are refused. In Germany the return period is 21 days: the goods must be back with Farnell within 21 days of dispatch. At its own discretion the company takes back unwanted or wrongly ordered items, and charges a minimum handling fee of 20 % of the invoice or 10 € plus VAT, whichever is higher. Items sold as non-cancellable and non-returnable, items outside the catalogue and custom orders cannot be returned. Newark products can only go back under warranty. Prices on the German site exclude VAT, as the terms are written for business customers.

Payment

According to the German terms, Farnell offers payment by invoice or by credit card. An invoice is due within 30 days. With a credit card the full amount is due at once and the order is released after authorisation. The shop may refuse certain methods for individual orders.

At a glanceFarnell
UK shippingFree shipping from £40, otherwise £8.99
Germany shippingFree shipping from 75 €, otherwise 11,99 €
ExpressNext working day, £11.99 or 14,99 € shipping
ReturnsRMA number required, 21 days in Germany

Using cashback

Open the Farnell page at daily cashback, where the current rate (up to 1.25%) and the offers we found are listed with the date they were last checked. Press the shop button, then shop and pay as you normally would. In your free account the cashback shows as pending and becomes confirmed once Farnell has reported the order, normally after the return window. A returned product reduces the amount for that item.

Practical tips

  • Place the order before the cut-off time (17:00 for UK stock) if you need same-day dispatch.
  • Check whether the parts come from the Newark warehouse, because those items are not returnable.
  • Finish the order in one visit and pause your ad blocker on the shop, as either can break the click.

Frequently asked questions

How much is delivery at Farnell UK?
Standard delivery is free shipping from £40 and costs £8.99 below that. Express shipping for the next business day by 1 pm costs £11.99.
How much is delivery at Farnell Germany?
Standard delivery is free shipping from 75 € and costs 11,99 € below that. Express costs 14,99 € shipping, with delivery the next working day by 1 pm.
How long does delivery take?
UK standard takes 1 to 2 business days, German standard 2 working days. Orders placed before 17:00 with stock available ship the same day.
Does Farnell deliver abroad?
Each country has its own shop and normally delivers within that country. For delivery to another country phone the shop first, as export fees and checks apply.
What does delivery from the US warehouse cost?
Newark items cost £15.95 shipping per order in the UK or 25 € in Germany, including handling, duty and airfreight. They take 2 to 3 working days in Germany.
Can I return an order?
Yes, with an RMA number from the online form. German terms give 21 days from dispatch. A minimum handling fee of 20 % or 10 € plus VAT applies, whichever is higher.
Which items cannot be returned?
Non-cancellable and non-returnable items, items outside the catalogue, custom orders and Newark products, apart from warranty claims.
Are prices shown with VAT?
The German terms state prices exclude VAT, as they are written for business customers.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Invoice, due within 30 days, or credit card, charged at once. The shop may decline certain methods for single orders.
What if an item is out of stock?
You can have in-stock items shipped at once and the rest follow later, or have the whole order held until everything is available.
How do I contact Farnell?
UK support is on 03447 11 11 13 or [email protected]. In Germany sales is on 089 61 39 39 39 and technical support on 089 61 39 39 69.
Can I use a coupon or discount offer?
Current offers are listed on the shop page at daily cashback, and we check them daily. A foreign code can cost you the cashback, so use only what is listed there.
How does cashback work at Farnell?
Open the shop page, press the button and order. The cashback shows as pending, then confirmed once the shop reports the order. A return reduces the amount for that item.