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Groupon Refund Policy

Last verified: 2026-03-19

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Summary

Groupon offers refunds within Varies by deal type: * **Local Deals:** Within 3 days of purchase for an unredeemed voucher. * **Groupon Goods:** Within 30 days of delivery. * **Groupon Getaways (Vouchers):** Before the "book-by" date if you are unable to book your desired stay. * **GrouponLive:** Most tickets are final sale unless the event is canceled or rescheduled.. Processing time: For Groupon Goods, you should receive a refund within 2 to 3 weeks after the merchant receives the returned package.. Refund methods include refund to the original form of payment.. For Local deals, the voucher must be unredeemed..

Refund Window

Varies by deal type: * **Local Deals:** Within 3 days of purchase for an unredeemed voucher. * **Groupon Goods:** Within 30 days of delivery. * **Groupon Getaways (Vouchers):** Before the "book-by" date if you are unable to book your desired stay. * **GrouponLive:** Most tickets are final sale unless the event is canceled or rescheduled.

Processing Time

For Groupon Goods, you should receive a refund within 2 to 3 weeks after the merchant receives the returned package.

Refund Method

Refund to the original form of payment.

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How to Get a Refund — Step by Step

  1. 1Log in to your Groupon account on a computer.
  2. 2Navigate to "My Groupons".
  3. 3Find the order you wish to cancel and click on "View Details".
  4. 4Click "Cancel Order" or "Return Package". You may need to click "Edit Order" first.
  5. 5If returning a Groupon Goods item, select a reason for the return and print the prepaid mailing label provided.
  6. 6Affix the label to the package and ship it.

When You Can Get a Refund

  • For Local deals, the voucher must be unredeemed.
  • For Groupon Goods, items marked as "Final Sale" are not eligible for returns unless they are defective.
  • For Groupon Getaways, you are eligible for a refund if you are unable to book the stay you want during the available dates before the book-by date.
  • For GrouponLive tickets, refunds are typically only issued if the event is canceled or rescheduled.
  • If you have viewed a voucher, you may not be able to cancel it.
  • Any unredeemed voucher can be redeemed for at least the amount paid for it with the merchant, even after the promotional value has expired.

Additional Notes

  • The cancellation policy can be more restrictive than the return policy. For example, you can self-cancel Local deals within one day and Groupon Goods within two hours of purchase.
  • Hotel reservations booked directly through Groupon Getaways are subject to the cancellation and refund policies listed in the deal's Fine Print.
  • If you are disappointed with your experience after using a Groupon, you may be eligible for the Groupon Promise by contacting customer support within 14 days of redemption.

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