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American Eagle Return Policy

Editor-verified return-policy details for American Eagle — last verified Apr 17, 2026.

Standard return policy60 days left on a purchase made today

🔄 60 days to return. Deadline: Jun 27.

Thrifle Tip: Very flexible — unworn items with tags can be returned up to 365 days with receipt. Return in-store for free.

Policy at a glance

Return window
60 days (365 with receipt for unworn items)
Window (days)
60 days
Free returns
Yes (in-store)
Return shipping cost
Customer pays mail return shipping
Restocking fee
None
Holiday extension
Not specifically extended
Non-returnable items
Face masks, underwear (sanitary liner must be intact), gift cards
Time-bomb items
Final sale clearance items
Category
Fashion

Frequently asked questions

What is American Eagle's return window?

60 days (365 with receipt for unworn items)

Does American Eagle offer free returns?

Yes (in-store)

How much does American Eagle charge for return shipping?

Customer pays mail return shipping

Does American Eagle charge a restocking fee?

None

Does American Eagle extend its return window for the holidays?

Not specifically extended

What items cannot be returned to American Eagle?

Face masks, underwear (sanitary liner must be intact), gift cards

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Return-policy data is sourced from American Eagle’s public customer-service pages and editor-verified by the Thrifle team. Policies can change at any time — always confirm on American Eagle’s official site before purchase.