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Can I place a bulk order?
Too many shoes, too little time? Let us place your large order for you.
Whether you’re after fresh kicks for family or want to deck out your entire team, our Kicks Team are here to make it happen.
With expert size advice and personal recommendations, our Kicks Teams make the bulk order experience stress-free.
Call the team on 1800 820 851 and press option 1 once prompted.
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How do I place an online order?
Placing an online order is easy! Follow our easy step by step guide below.
Would you prefer to speak to someone instead? Give our Kicks Team a call on 1800 820 851.
They'll be able to help you with your size and securely place an order for you!
If you prefer not to call, hit up our Kicks Team via our live chat channel.HOW TO PLACE AN ONLINE ORDER
Step 1: Browse our website by using the search function at the top right-hand corner, or by clicking on the category in the navigation menu.
Step 2: Select the style you wish to purchase.
Clicking into the style, you'll be able to view a description of the shoe and product details
If you're unsure about the right size, you can view our size chart!
Interested in this item? Click on "Add To Cart".
Once you've done this, you'll see a number next to the shopping cart on the top right-hand corner. This means you've successfully added an item to your cart!You can continue shopping or if you'd like to start the checkout process, simply click on the Shopping Cart and select one of two options:
"View or Update Cart" - If you need to make any edits to the current items in your cart
"Checkout" - You're happy with your selection, then proceed to checkout.
Step 3: Complete the orderWe accept all secure payment methods! Click here for more information.
Note: At the cart, you'll also be able to enter in your discount code if you have one.
You'll be asked to either:- Checkout as a guest
- Log into your existing account OR
- Create an account with us.
Follow the prompts and fill out all the required fields.Once done, the last step is to review your details to make sure they're correct.
Press "Place Order". You're done!Having difficulties placing your order? No worries! Our Kicks Team are available to help over the phone on 1800 820 851.
Once you have completed the checkout process, you'll receive your Order Confirmation to the email address that you provided at checkout. You'll also be able to view your order in the “My Account” section (if you have an online account with us).
Remember, if you checked out as a guest and created an account afterwards, the order won't be visible there.
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Can I place an order over the phone?
Yes! Our Kicks Team are able to assist you in placing an order over the phone.
Give us a call on 1800 820 851 and press 1.
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I think I purchased from a scam website?
Please be aware of online scams that may use the Platypus Shoes name as a means of obtaining your personal and/or banking details.
These fraudulent or misleading scams may direct you to “scam” websites modelled after Platypus Shoes with heavily discounted stock, or may involve emails or SMS messages, phone calls, social media or other unsolicited promotions that request personal or financial information. These scams may also take the form of competitions or surveys.
Please note that Platypus Shoes will never ask for your personal or banking details in unsolicited communications.
We suggest that you do not respond to or participate in any offer that appears suspicious or too good to be true.
If you would like more information on current scams or would like to report a scam, please contact Scamwatch via their website.
If you have any queries about a communication you have received, please get in touch with the Kicks Team through our Contact Us page
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Gift Cards
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Can I purchase a gift card online?
Unfortunately, we don't currently sell gift cards online. We're sorry for the inconvenience!
A fresh pair of kicks make the perfect gift, but we know that purchasing them online can be tricky. Our Kicks Team are here to help you find the perfect present with sizing advice, product recommendations and stock checks. They can even place the order over the phone with you!
Give them a call on 1800 820 851 and press option 1.
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What are the gift card terms & conditions?
Have someone in your life that's almost impossible to buy for?
Don't stress, we have a gift card that they won't want to exchange the next day!
You can't get our gift cards online, however, they're available in store. Any gift cards purchased in-store will expire 36 months from the date of issue. They can be redeemed in any Platypus Shoes retail store in Australia.*
*These cards cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. No refunds, store credits or cash will be provided for unused balances. Remaining balances on the card will only be available before the expiry date. Once the expiry date is reached, all remaining balances become unavailable.
For full Terms & Conditions please click here.
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What are the Westfield Gift Card Terms & Conditions?
If you purchased a Westfield Gift Card or received a Westfield Gift Card, they can be used in any of our Westfield Shopping Centres across Australia.
Purchasing or using the gift card means that you accept the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Please note that these gift cards cannot be redeemed for cash, cannot be used for cash equivalent transactions (such as bill payments, purchase of financial products or foreign currency, or gambling transactions), reloaded, returned for a refund or have their balances consolidated to a new gift card.
Need more info? Check out the full terms & conditions here.
If you are experiencing issues with your card, you can contact Westfield on 1300 790 292 during business hours or send an email to giftcards@scentregroup.com
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Can I use my gift card online?
We currently have two kinds of gift cards in circulation.
If you have one of our newer gift cards with a voucher pin code on the back, this can be used online to purchase.
If you have one of our older gift cards with no voucher pin code, this can only be used within one of our physical in-store locations nationwide.
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How do I use a HIM, HER, BDAY card?
If you have any of the below gift cards, they can be used in any of our Platypus stores Australia wide.
How does it work?
These gift cards are used as a prepaid gift card. They can be scanned at the EFTPOS machine and a PIN number is entered to complete the purchase.
Can I use it for In-store?
Yes! Simply present the card at one of our stores and swipe at the EFTPOS terminal. Select "Savings" and enter the PIN on the back of the card and you're good to go!
Where can I buy these?You can purchase the gift card online here or at any participating Woolworths Supermarket.
These gift cards are not redeemable for cash.
How can I track the balance?You can the balance and expiry of the gift card here.
For full terms and conditions or FAQs, please find them on their website here.
If you are experiencing issues with your card, you can contact THE CARD NETWORK on 1300 375 346 during business hours or send an email to info@thecardnetwork.com.au
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I forgot my gift card pin?
Don’t remember your gift card PIN? No worries!
Simply reach out to the Kicks Team and we’ll help you track it down.
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Remember to provide us with your gift card number as this helps to speed up the process.
Discounts
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How do I apply a discount code?
Where to apply the discount code:Once you've added the item to your cart, select the "Proceed to Checkout" option and enter the code under the "Apply Promo Codes" section before entering your payment details.
Other things to note:
- Have you double-checked the T's & C's of the discount code? You can find the information in the body of the email that you received. You may need to hit a certain threshold in order for the code to work
- Promotional codes cannot be used in conjunction with other offers and some exclusions may apply. We recommend checking the terms and conditions related to your discount before ordering.
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Do you have a student discount?
If you're a student, you can get FREE, instant access to 15% student discounts through UNiDAYS.
How does it work?
Simply head to UNiDAYS, and click on 'Join Now' or 'Login'.
For instant access to this discount, you must register and verify your student status with UNiDAYS.
What can I use the discount for?
The discount can only be used for full-priced items. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Am I eligible for UNiDAYS?
- You must be over the age of 16 years old. If you are under 16 years, you are not permitted to use the service. By using this service, you confirm that you are at least 16 years of age.
For further information on our terms and conditions, please find it here.
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What is ShopBack?
ShopBack is a cashback reward program that allows you to earn cashback when you shop online through them. Each time you make a transaction, you get a percentage of your money back.
ShopBack redemptions may take up to 48 hours to redeem with a claim time up to 75 days.
Have more questions? Please reach out to ShopBack at help@shopback.com.au or check out their FAQs here.
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Why isn't my discount code working?
We're sorry to hear this.
If you're struggling to apply your discount, there could be a few reasons as to why it may not be working.
Where to apply the discount code:
Once you've added the item to your cart, select "View or Update Cart" option and once you've reached the page, you should be able to enter the code under the "Apply Gift Cards & Promo" section.Other things to note:
- Have you double-checked the T's & C's of the discount code? You can find the information in the body of the email that you received. For example, you may need to hit a certain threshold in order for the code to work or only have full-priced items in your cart for the discount code to apply
- We also suggest clearing your cookies and/or switching to another browser
- Promotional codes cannot be used in conjunction with other offers and some exclusions may apply. We recommend checking the terms and conditions related to your discount before ordering.
- If for any reason the order is cancelled, we will refund the full amount that was paid for. If the order is partially cancelled, we will refund the discounted price for the cancelled items. Promotional codes can only be used once so if this happens, you won’t be able to use the same code again.
Followed the above instructions and still not working? Don't stress - our Kicks Team are here to help. Please provide the below information when contacting as it helps to speed up the process
- Item(s) name or number
- Screenshot of the error message that you're seeing
Our Kicks Team will do their best to troubleshoot for you.
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Pricing & Product Availability
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I think I’ve been charged incorrectly?
We’re sorry to hear that you’re experiencing issues with your payment and may have been overcharged.
This may be due to a technical glitch. We do our best to ensure that this doesn't happen!
If you believe that you may have been overcharged, please get in contact with our Kicks Team. Please provide us with the below information as it helps to speed up the process:
- Order number- Screenshot showing the additional charge
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The item I'm hoping to buy has sold out?
If you can not add a size to the cart, and experience the message 'out of stock', then, unfortunately, we are sold out.
We recommend giving our Kicks Team a call on 1800 820 851 and press option 1 once prompted.
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Does Platypus price match?
Unfortunately, Platypus does not offer price matching.
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Why was my order unable to be fulfilled?
While uncommon, from time to time we have an influx of customers all hoping to order the same item, we realise when attempting to fill these orders that unfortunately we can't fulfill them all.
If you have received an email about your order being oversold, this means that we were, unfortunately, unable to fulfill your entire order or part of your order.
Our Terms & Conditions do also cover our oversell policy under section 4. Orders, Pricing & Availability - Platypus Shoes reserves the right to accept or reject your order for any reason, including, without limitation, the unavailability of any product, an error in the price or the product description posted on this website, or an error in your order.When this happens, please be assured that your money has been refunded to your original payment method and can take anywhere from 3 - 5 business days to show back in your account.
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The item I ordered has gone on sale?
Occasionally we adjust the pricing on items if we go on sale.
Unfortunately, we do not offer a price guarantee, so we can't provide a partial refund for an item that goes on sale after you've purchased it.
However, we recommend subscribing to our mailing list to stay in the loop about any sales, promotions and new releases. You can head to our website and scroll down to the bottom and enter in your email address.
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Payment
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How do I use store credit?
Our credit notes can only be used in-store. When making a purchase in-store, present your credit note to the team member to have it applied to your purchase.
Want to shop online? We can convert your credit note to an online gift voucher. Find out more info here.
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Which payment methods are accepted?
Our online store accepts Mastercard, VISA, American Express, Paypal and Afterpay.
Unfortunately, we can not accept payment from cards issued overseas.
Your account will be debited at the time of order and the transaction will appear on your statement.
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Are my credit card details and personal information safe?
We take website and credit card security very seriously and always endeavour to provide a secure, safe environment from which to conduct online transactions.
We have taken all reasonable measures to ensure that your credit card and personal details are kept safe at all times.
All pages that require you to enter your personal information or payment details on our site are secure, using 128 bit SSL encryption. To ensure that the page you are viewing is secure, look for a padlock icon in your browser, this verifies the authenticity and validity of our website security.
This type of security ensures your order and payment details remain secure over the internet. We do not under any circumstances store credit card details. To find out more, please read our Privacy Policy.
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What is Afterpay and how does it work?
Due to the evolving crisis of COVID-19, Afterpay has made some changes to their payment schedules. All customers will now pay the first payment upfront until further notice. For more information, please click here.
Afterpay is a simple instalment plan, allowing you to pay for your order in four equal instalments, due every fortnight!
Afterpay is available to all people who:
- Live in Australia;
- Are at least 18 years old
- Can enter into a legally binding contract
- Have a valid and verifiable email address, mobile number; and
- Use an Australian credit or debit card to make a purchase. You are not required to fill out a credit application form.
Simply choose Afterpay as your payment method at checkout. First-time customers will have to provide payment details. Any returning customers can simply log in to make their purchase.
At any time, you can log in to your Afterpay account to see your payment schedule and make a payment before the due date. Otherwise, Afterpay will automatically deduct the instalments from your debit or credit card every fortnight.
If you have any further enquiries regarding Afterpay, you can check out their FAQs for more information.
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Can I make my credit note an online gift voucher instead?
Yes, we can absolutely facilitate that for you! Just double-check that the credit note has not expired and still has funds left on it.
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To swap over your credit note for a gift voucher, please contact our Kicks Team and provide them with the following information:
- Full name
- Credit note number
- Date of expiry
Can I get an extension on my credit note?
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Why has my order been cancelled?
We may cancel or delay delivery for orders where we require further payment information to process the purchase. Reasons include:
- Request for additional information is refused or not received within the requested time
- Request for the cardholder to contact us within the timeframe is not met
- Purchase transaction does not pass our security check
- The Purchase has connections to previous fraudulent orders
- Purchase was made by an unauthorised alteration our website.
We genuinely care about the safety of our customers, their personal information and the protection of their funds.
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Platypus Shoes may require further verification of your order to ensure that it is authorised by the cardholder.
Our Kicks Team may contact you via phone or email to confirm details of your order before it can be shipped. Don't be concerned if this happens to you. We check plenty of orders every single day and orders can be selected for various reasons.
This is to ensure that you have a great shopping experience with us! If you’re still unsure or have any concerns regarding your order being cancelled, please contact us and our Kicks Team will provide more information.