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
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.