Connect to the Returnly API with Parabola

Learn how to connect Returnly with Parabola via its API, along with practical use cases the connection allows for.
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Gray Levine
Last updated:
May 14, 2025

The Returnly API enables businesses to automate their instant refund and returns management operations. This powerful connection allows organizations to streamline their returns processing while offering immediate credit to customers for future purchases.

How do I connect via API?

  1. Connect to the API through Parabola by navigating to the API page and selecting Returnly
  2. Authenticate using your Returnly credentials and configure necessary API tokens
  3. Select the data endpoints you want to access
  4. Configure your flow in Parabola by adding transformation steps to process your data
  5. Set up automated triggers

What is Returnly?

Returnly is an innovative returns management platform that helps organizations optimize their returns processes through instant credit solutions. The platform provides advanced tools for managing returns while maintaining customer purchasing power through immediate store credit options.

What does Returnly do?

Returnly delivers sophisticated returns management solutions that transform how businesses handle customer returns and refunds. The platform specializes in instant credit issuance, returns processing automation, and customer retention optimization.

The system employs advanced risk assessment algorithms, credit management, and real-time data processing to enable instant shopper credit. It enables businesses to maintain customer purchasing power through immediate credit issuance, automated returns processing, and comprehensive transaction monitoring.

Practical use cases the API allows for

Instant Credit Automation

Create automated workflows that manage instant credit issuance. The API enables real-time risk assessment, credit calculation, and immediate credit authorization while maintaining secure transaction processing.

Returns Process Management

Implement sophisticated systems for managing the returns lifecycle. The API enables automated returns authorization, label generation, and status tracking while maintaining operational efficiency.

Customer Retention Enhancement

Develop automated systems for maximizing customer retention during returns. The API enables instant credit offers, personalized shopping suggestions, and seamless repurchase experiences while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Risk Assessment Management

Build automated workflows that evaluate credit issuance risk. The API enables customer history analysis, transaction assessment, and fraud prevention while maintaining secure credit operations.

Analytics and Reporting

Deploy comprehensive systems for tracking returns and credit metrics. The API enables monitoring of credit usage, return rates, and customer behavior while identifying optimization opportunities.

Payment Processing Integration

Generate automated systems for managing credit issuance and payment processing. The API provides capabilities for secure transaction handling, payment verification, and reconciliation while maintaining accurate financial records.

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