Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Get quick and easy answers to your most common questions.
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Get quick and easy answers to your most common questions.
You can see your most recent orders on the Order Status & Tracking page. There may be times where an order just placed may not immediately appear until the order request has been fully processed by our business systems.
Our merchandise is carefully packed for delivery in our distribution centres, however we do realise that delivery damage may occur in spite of these precautions. If any damage occurs please contact our customer support team on 03447 11 11 13 or email us at support@farnell.com.
Due to the efficiency of the Internet ordering process, it may not be possible to prevent the delivery of items once an order has been placed, if urgent please call our customer support team on 03447 11 11 13
There are many reasons why items may be missing from your order. Please see your Order Status & Tracking to see the status of missing items. If you still have questions please contact customer support 03447 11 11 13.
Please go to our online return a product request form to request a return materials authorisation (RMA) number. You will receive instructions on how to prepare your package for return once you receive the RMA.
The Company operates a 21 days return policy. To be accepted for return on this basis, Goods should be returned for receipt by the Company within 21 days of despatch.
Any Goods returned after 21 days as ‘unwanted’ or ‘incorrectly ordered’ may be accepted at the discretion of the Company but will be subject to a minimum restocking fee of 20% of the invoice value of the Goods or £10, whichever is the greater.
If you notice an error on your order once it has been submitted, please call Sales on 03447 11 11 11 as soon as possible. As our online order processing is very efficient it may not be possible to amend your order before it is despatched, however by contacting us as soon as possible it gives us more chance of amending the order before despatch.
Soms is er zo veel vraag naar bepaalde producten dat deze tijdelijk niet op voorraad zijn. Als u dit product toch wilt bestellen en het niet erg vindt om te wachten, accepteren we graag uw order en verzenden we deze zodra het product weer op voorraad is.
Ja. Onder aan uw winkelwagen kunt u de optie selecteren voor het downloaden of e-mailen van uw winkelwagen. Kies een bestandsnaam en de locatie waar u het bestand wilt opslaan. De volledige winkelwagen wordt dan opgeslagen als een CSV-bestand. Opgeslagen winkelwagens.
Bepaalde producten zoals weerstanden en kabels worden geleverd in reels of pakketten met een vaste lengte of hoeveelheid. Deze zijn niet beschikbaar voor verkoop in hoeveelheden onder een bepaald niveau omdat het onvoordelig is om deze te verpakken in kleinere hoeveelheden.
U kunt een promotiecode invoeren op de winkelwagenpagina. Wanneer u een geldige promotiecode hebt ingevoerd, klikt u op de knop "Toepassen". Het totaalbedrag van de winkelwagen wordt dan verminderd met de korting.
Ja. In de winkelwagen kunt u de inhoud van uw winkelwagen opslaan door een naam in te voeren in het veld Winkelwagen opslaan en vervolgens op "Winkelwagen opslaan" te klikken. Daarna is de opgeslagen winkelwagen beschikbaar in Mijn account.
Zie voor meer informatie het gedeelte Afroeporders.
Met speciale instructies en leveringsopmerkingen kunt u informatie toevoegen aan uw order. Deze verschijnen op alle correspondentie over uw order. Wanneer u afrekent, ziet u op de leveringspagina het veld "Leveringsopmerkingen". Voer hier uw opmerkingen in als u deze functie wilt gebruiken.
Zie voor meer informatie het gedeelte Offertes.
Ja. Gebruik in de winkelwagen het veld Regelopmerkingen om informatie in te voeren als toelichting voor uw eigen medewerkers. Regelopmerkingen verschijnen op alle pakbonnen van orders. Regelopmerkingen zijn alleen bedoeld voor gebruik door u en uw bedrijf intern.
Zie voor meer informatie het gedeelte Offertes.
Nee, wij leveren alleen op werkdagen.
Ga naar de pagina Leveringsinformatie als u al onze leveringsopties wilt bekijken.
Vanwege exporttoeslagen en veiligheids- of beveiligingsmaatregelen, moet u mondeling contact met ons opnemen (tel: +44 8701 200 208) voordat we goederen kunnen exporteren. We kunnen dan controleren of levering in uw regio mogelijk is. Daarna kunnen we u volledig informeren over eventuele kosten en reguleringen die van toepassing zijn op uw order.
Uw opgeslagen winkelwagen blijft onbeperkt bewaard, mits het minder dan 12 maanden geleden is dat u de winkelwagen hebt geopend. Winkelwagens die in de afgelopen 12 maanden niet zijn geopend, worden automatisch verwijderd.
Voor verzending op dezelfde dag moet de order worden geplaatst vóór 17:00 voor producten die worden geleverd vanuit een magazijn in het VK.
For backorder preferences, you may choose from the following:
Backorder allowed - We'll deliver in-stock items immediately and place any out-of-stock items on backorder. Items on backorder will be delivered as they become available. Therefore, your order may arrive in single or multiple deliveries.
Deliver order complete - If any items in your order are out of stock, we'll hold your order until all items become available. Your order will arrive in one delivery.
Supplier Direct deliver items that have a service charge indicated are coming from our Newark warehouse in the USA. There will only be one additional service charge per order regardless of how many items are in the basket. These items are clearly identified within the basket and are delivered within 3-5 days.
See the Trade Account section for more information.
Yes, email sales@farnell.com or call us at 03447 11 11 11 to open a trade account, or find out other payment methods that would suit you.
Unfortunately there is currently no method for you to settle your account online. We are looking into this facility for future use.
Yes. If you are on credit hold for being over your account “credit limit”, you can still place orders using a credit card. If you are on credit hold due to a “stop order” status, you must contact the credit control department on 03447 11 11 33.
Maximum 30 character is allowed per PO number.
We are not permitted to store cards that are declined on first use. In this situation you will be required to enter and store the card details again. This can be done during your next order or in My Account. Some organisations allow their buyers to use the same card for purchases. If a previous user removes the right for the card to be stored, we will no longer be able to store the card. Simply re-enter the card details and select to store the card for future use.
Even if the product you need isn't listed in our search results, most likely we can get it. Use our live support and chat with a product technical specialist.
If the product you need isn't listed in our search results, most likely we can get it. Use our Live Technical Support and chat with a product technical specialist.
For the latest information please visit our dedicated Raspberry Pi FAQ section on community
See the Pricing and Availability section for more information.

How do the search filters work?
Check the box to filter by selected parameters then click “Apply”.
For parametric filters, the available filters will automatically update with each selection, however you still need to click “Apply” to see the updated product list that matches your filter selection.

You can disable the automatic update by unchecking the “Auto Apply filters” check box above the parametric boxes.
For more information visit the Searching for Products page.
See the Searching for Products section for more information.
Simply type the product attributes alongside the product you need in the search box. For example, if you're searching for a capacitor with a capacitance of 100pF, type “100pF capacitor” into the search box and click “Search”. The search results will then return all products relevant to the words you have typed in. Other product attributes can then be selected to narrow your results further.
Extended Range Items are items that ship from our Newark warehouse located in the US. Items delivered from the US will arrive within 3-4 working days. There may be a one time additional delivery charge which will be displayed in your basket. Ticking the box will exclude these items from appearing in your search results.
On the search results page, you can select products for a side-by-side comparison to help aid your decision making. Simply use the “tick boxes” to check the products you want to compare and then click “Compare”. You can also select products for comparison from different search results screens by following these steps:
See the RoHS / Legislation section for more information.
For the latest information please visit our dedicated Raspberry Pi FAQ section on community
Click to access the datasheet, manual or product application notes.
Click to view the RoHS certificate.
Click to view the RoHS certificate.
If you have forgotten your password, you can easily request your password to be reset.
If you remember your current password, simply log in and go to the My Account: Change password page and follow the instructions provided.
If you have forgotten your username, you can easily request your username to be sent to the email address in your profile.
You may submit a request to update your invoice address by logging in and going to Addresses in My Account. Click on ‘Request New Invoice Address’, enter the new address and click Save. Your request will then be handled by our customer service staff. Please note: the request for a new invoice address will not delay your orders being processed. Any orders you have placed will be invoiced to your former invoice address until we have reviewed and made the requested changes.
The following characters can be used when filling in forms:.
If you have more than one account you may change the account for your current order on the Order Information page under account selection. If you do not have more than one account you may request a new account when placing an order by selecting the option under the account selection on the Order Information page.
Your account number does not automatically give you access to a web account; you need to create this by registering online. Registration is very quick and easy and once completed, you are free to place orders online. To register you will be asked to supply a few details and select your username and password, which will be your unique key to accessing the website. Your web account will allow you to update your details online, including your account number and preferences.
See the Purchasing and Procurement section for more information.
iBuy is an online tool integrated into the Farnell website, allowing a more efficient purchasing process, from product selection through to approval and placement of order. For more information, view the iBuy section.