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Updated On: Oct 4, 2024

Call Center Scripting: 50+scripts to Deliver Amazing CX 

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Ready to wow your customers? Use these effective call center scripts to deliver amazing CX every time. 

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Ever had one of those calls where a customer is ready to cancel everything out of sheer frustration? But then you work your charm and the situation changes, where they are happy and satisfied with the outcome. That kind of turnaround doesn’t just happen only with charm. It’s also about using the right words at the right time. 

In customer service, the right script can help you make a frustrated caller feel truly heard and valued.  

In this blog, we will share 50+ effective call center scripts that will help you win every call. 

What Are Call Center Scripting and Why Are They Important? 

Think of call center scripts like movie scripts. Just like a movie script guides actors on what to say to create a great film, call center scripting guides agents on what to say to deliver an awesome customer experience.  

Call center scripts provide agents with pre-written dialogues or tips to follow while answering customer calls. 

So, why are these call center scripting is so important?  

They make sure every customer gets the same quality of service, no matter who they talk to. It helps agents solve issues faster. For new agents, scripts are a great training tool, and they make sure everyone follows the right rules, especially in regulated industries. 

But most importantly, good scripts remind agents to be empathetic and personal, making interactions more human and positive.  


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50+ Call Center Scripts to Deliver Amazing CX

#1 Greeting a Customer 

1. General Inquiry  

“Hello. Thank you for calling [Company Name]. This is [Your Name]. How can I help you today?” 

2. New Customer  

“Hello and welcome to [Company Name]. I am [Your Name], and I am here to help. What can we do for you today?” 

3. Returning Customer   

“Welcome back, Mr./Ms. [Customer’s Last Name].  It is great to hear from you again. How can I help you today?” 

4. Customer Escalated from Self-Service Chatbot  

“Hello Mr./Ms. [Customer’s Last Name], I see our virtual assistant was helping you with [Issue]. I have reviewed everything, and I am ready to help you get this resolved right away. Let’s take care of this for you.” 

5. Customer Calling to Follow Up  

“Hello, Mr./Ms. [Customer’s Last Name], thank you for reaching out. I have been monitoring your case, and I’m glad you called. Here’s the latest update on [Issue]. [Provide Update]. If you have any questions or need further assistance, I’m here to help.” 

6. When the Customer is Frustrated

“Hi, thank you for calling [Company Name]. I am sorry to hear you are feeling this way. I understand how frustrating this must be. Before we move forward with any cancellations, could you please let me know what’s been going on? I’d love to see if there’s anything we can do to turn this around for you.” 

7. Customer is Asking for a Supervisor  

“Hi, thank you for calling [Company Name]. I understand you’d like to speak with a supervisor. May I first see if I can assist you directly?” 


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#2 Opening Line for Troubleshooting 

8. When the customer is experiencing a recurring issue  

“Alright, I’ve got a clear picture of what’s going on. Let’s walk through a couple of quick steps together to see if we can get this resolved right away.” 

9. When the customer describes a common problem  

“Thanks for explaining that. I’ve seen this before, and we usually fix it by trying a few simple things. Let’s start with the first one.” 

10. When the customer is frustrated by the issue 

 “I totally get why that’s frustrating. I have a few ideas that might help us solve this quickly. Let’s dive in and take it one step at a time.” 

11. When the customer gives detailed information about the problem  

“I appreciate you sharing those details. I’m confident we can sort this out. Let’s begin with a couple of checks to narrow things down.” 

12. When the customer is facing a complex or unusual problem 

“It sounds like a tricky situation, but we’ve got this. I’m here to help, so let’s go through a few troubleshooting steps together and see if we can fix it.” 

#3 Providing Refunds or Exchanges 

13. When the customer requests a refund or exchange directly 

“Got it, [Customer’s Name]. I’ll start processing your refund/exchange right now. This will take [time frame], and I’ll confirm with you once it’s done.” 

14. When the customer is unsure about the refund or exchange process 

“Don’t worry, [Customer’s Name]. I’ll walk you through the refund/exchange process step by step. It’s straightforward, and I’ll handle most of it for you.” 

15. When the customer expresses dissatisfaction with a product 

“I’m sorry the product didn’t work out, [Customer’s Name]. I’ll take care of the refund/exchange for you immediately. You should see the credit in [time frame].” 

16. When the customer asks for help with a refund or exchange 

“Sure thing, [Customer’s Name]. I’ll handle the refund/exchange for you. Let’s confirm your details, and I’ll get it started.” 

17. When the customer asks about refund or exchange policies 

“No problem, [Customer’s Name]. Here’s how the refund/exchange works: [brief explanation]. I’ll process it for you right away.” 

18. When the customer is unhappy and wants a refund or exchange 

“I completely understand, [Customer’s Name]. I’ll make sure your refund/exchange is processed quickly and smoothly.” 


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#4 Addressing Billing Inquiries or Disputes 

19. When the customer is confused about their bill 

“Let’s break this down together, [Customer’s Name]. I’ll go through your bill line by line to clarify everything for you.” 

20. When the customer raises an issue with their billing statement 

“Thanks for bringing this up, [Customer’s Name]. I see the charge you mentioned. Let me explain why it’s there and how we can correct it if needed.” 

21. When the customer questions a specific charge 

“I see the charge you’re referring to, [Customer’s Name]. Let me pull up the details so I can give you a clear explanation.” 

22. When the customer is upset about a billing error 

“I apologize for the mistake, [Customer’s Name]. I’ll correct this error for you right away and ensure it doesn’t happen again.” 

23. When the customer is frustrated by unexpected charges 

“I understand why this would be frustrating, [Customer’s Name]. Let’s review these charges together, and I’ll make sure everything is accurate.” 

#5 Assisting with Technical Support 

24. When the customer is experiencing a technical issue 

“Thanks for the details, [Customer’s Name]. Let’s start by trying [specific troubleshooting step]. If that doesn’t work, we’ll explore other options.” 

25. When the customer needs help troubleshooting a problem 

“Based on what you’ve described, [Customer’s Name], I suggest we try [solution]. I’ll guide you through it step by step.” 

26. When the customer reports a technical issue but needs guidance 

“Let’s take this one step at a time, [Customer’s Name]. First, please try [specific action], and let me know what happens.” 

27. When the customer is facing a technical challenge 

“I’m here to help, [Customer’s Name]. Let’s see if [specific troubleshooting step] resolves the issue. If not, we’ll move on to the next step.” 

28. When the customer contacts you about a tech problem 

“Thanks for explaining, [Customer’s Name]. I suggest we try [specific action] first. Let me know if you need help with it.” 

29. When the customer is frustrated with a technical problem 

“I know this can be frustrating, [Customer’s Name]. Let’s troubleshoot this together. Start by doing [specific action], and I’ll be here to assist.” 

30. When the customer needs step-by-step technical support 

“I’m with you, [Customer’s Name]. Let’s go through the solution together, starting with [first step]. Let me know how it goes.” 

#6 Managing Escalations 

31. When the customer requests to speak with a supervisor 

“I understand, [Customer’s Name]. I’m connecting you with a supervisor now, but I’m also here to assist with anything in the meantime.” 

32. When the customer expresses dissatisfaction and may want to escalate 

“I hear you, [Customer’s Name]. I’m committed to resolving this, but if you still prefer, I can escalate the issue to my supervisor.” 

33. When the customer is considering escalating the issue 

“I understand this is important to you, [Customer’s Name]. I’ll do my best to resolve it, or I can get a supervisor involved if that’s your preference.” 

34. When the customer is upset and asking for higher-level support 

“I’m sorry that this hasn’t been resolved to your satisfaction, [Customer’s Name]. I’ll escalate this right away and ensure you get the support you need.” 

35. When the customer is adamant about escalating the issue 

“I respect your decision, [Customer’s Name]. I’m escalating this issue to ensure it gets the attention it needs.” 

36. When the customer is dissatisfied with the current level of support 

“I want to make sure you’re fully satisfied, [Customer’s Name]. I’ll escalate this to my supervisor, who can provide further assistance.” 

37. When the customer wants further action but isn’t satisfied yet 

“I appreciate your patience, [Customer’s Name]. I’m escalating this issue now, and you’ll hear from a supervisor shortly.” 

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#8 Offering Promotions or Upsells 

38. When informing a customer about a relevant promotion 

“Since you’re already enjoying [Product/Service], [Customer’s Name], I think you might like this special offer we have available.” 

39. When thanking a customer and offering a relevant promotion 

“As a valued customer, [Customer’s Name], we wanted to offer you a special deal on [related product/service]. Interested?” 

40. When reaching out with a deal that complements the customer’s current usage 

“Because you’re using [Product/Service], [Customer’s Name], I wanted to share a special promotion that could be a perfect match for you.” 

41. When suggesting an upsell that adds value to the customer’s current service 

“I noticed you’re enjoying [Product/Service], [Customer’s Name]. We have an add-on that could make it even better. Would you like more details?” 

42. When introducing a promotion that could benefit the customer 

“We have a promotion going on right now, [Customer’s Name], that could really enhance your experience with [Product/Service].” 

43. When offering a special deal to an existing customer 

“As a thank you for being with us, [Customer’s Name], we’d like to offer you a special discount on [related product/service].” 

44. When suggesting an upgrade based on the customer’s current experience 

“I see you’re enjoying [Product/Service], [Customer’s Name]. We have an upgrade available that could really enhance your experience. Interested?” 

#9 Collecting Feedback or Conducting Surveys 

45. When asking the customer for feedback after a purchase 

“Hi [Customer’s Name], we’d love to hear your thoughts on your recent purchase. Your feedback helps us improve. Could you spare a moment to share your experience?” 

46. When following up with the customer after resolving an issue 

“I’m glad we could resolve that issue for you, [Customer’s Name]. How did we do? Your feedback is important to us.” 

47. When requesting feedback on a new product or service 

“We’re excited that you tried our new [product/service], [Customer’s Name]. Could you share your thoughts with us? It would really help us improve.” 

48. When conducting a customer satisfaction survey 

“Hi [Customer’s Name], we’re always striving to improve. Could you take a moment to fill out this short survey about your experience with us?” 

49. When asking for feedback on customer service 

“Thank you for reaching out to us, [Customer’s Name]. We value your opinion. How was your experience with our support team today?” 

50. When inviting a customer to provide feedback on their overall experience 

“Hi [Customer’s Name], we’d love to know how your experience with [Company Name] has been so far. Your feedback helps us serve you better.” 

51. When requesting detailed feedback on a specific interaction 

“Thanks for your time, [Customer’s Name]. We’re keen to hear your thoughts on our recent interaction. Could you let us know what we did well and where we can improve?” 

#10 Following Up on Unresolved Issues or Pending Requests 

52. When checking in on an unresolved issue 

“Hi [Customer’s Name], I wanted to follow up and see how things are going with the issue we discussed. Has it been resolved to your satisfaction, or is there anything else I can assist with?” 

53. When following up on a pending request 

“I’m just following up on your request, [Customer’s Name]. I wanted to ensure everything is on track and see if you need any further assistance from us.” 

54. When the customer’s issue is taking longer than expected to resolve 

“I’m sorry this is taking longer than anticipated, [Customer’s Name]. I wanted to give you an update and assure you that we’re still working on it. Thank you for your patience.” 

55. When confirming that a solution provided was effective 

“I wanted to check in, [Customer’s Name], to see if the solution we provided has resolved your issue. Is everything working as expected now?” 

56. When following up after a customer was offered compensation 

“I hope the compensation we provided has helped, [Customer’s Name]. I’m following up to ensure you’re satisfied with the resolution. Is there anything else I can do for you?” 

57. When checking back with a customer who had a complex issue 

“I wanted to make sure everything has been fully resolved, [Customer’s Name]. Complex issues can take time, so please let me know if you’re still experiencing any problems.” 

58. When following up on a service request that’s in progress 

“I’m reaching out to give you a quick update on your service request, [Customer’s Name]. We’re still on it and should have it completed by [expected completion date].”

Supercharge Your Call Center Scripting with Knowmax  

Now you can easily transform your customer experience with these 50+ call center scripts. But that’s not all; with Knowmax, you can do much more to leverage these scripts for better agent performance

Imagine having the power to: 

  • Instantly update and deploy scripts to every agent  
  • Easily access scripts with AI search 
  • Create dynamic next-best-action workflows that guide agents through scripts in real-time, adapting to every customer interaction 
  • Keep your team sharp with continuous training and performance assessments, all within the same platform 

When your scripts and training are this powerful, nothing can stand in the way of delivering an exceptional CX. 

Nitin Saxena

Sr. Vice President

Nitin has 25 years of experience working at companies like HP and Mphasis. For more than 14 years, he has been a key figure at KocharTech (Knowmax's parent company), skillfully navigating operations, training, and quality management responsibilities across international and domestic sectors. Currently, he oversees Business Operations at Maxicus.

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