Amazon Return Policy
Editor-verified return-policy details for Amazon — last verified Apr 17, 2026.
Standard return policy30 days left on a purchase made today
Policy at a glance
- Return window
- 30 days
- Window (days)
- 30 days
- Free returns
- Yes (most items)
- Return shipping cost
- Free at drop-off (Whole Foods, Kohl's, UPS, Staples)
- Restocking fee
- None (marketplace sellers may vary)
- Holiday extension
- Yes - Nov 1 to Dec 31 purchases returnable through Jan 31
- Holiday purchase window
- Nov 1, 2001 → Dec 31, 2001
- Holiday return deadline
- Jan 31, 2001
- Non-returnable items
- Digital content, gift cards, hazmat, pharmacy, pet meds, customized items, Haul items ≤$3, Final Sale, trading cards
- Time-bomb items
- Apple products 15 days during holidays; some electronics 30 days
- Category
- General
Frequently asked questions
What is Amazon's return window?
30 days
Does Amazon offer free returns?
Yes (most items)
How much does Amazon charge for return shipping?
Free at drop-off (Whole Foods, Kohl's, UPS, Staples)
Does Amazon charge a restocking fee?
None (marketplace sellers may vary)
Does Amazon extend its return window for the holidays?
Yes - Nov 1 to Dec 31 purchases returnable through Jan 31
What items cannot be returned to Amazon?
Digital content, gift cards, hazmat, pharmacy, pet meds, customized items, Haul items ≤$3, Final Sale, trading cards
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Return-policy data is sourced from Amazon’s public customer-service pages and editor-verified by the Thrifle team. Policies can change at any time — always confirm on Amazon’s official site before purchase.