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Abercrombie & Fitch Return Policy

Last verified: 2026-03-19

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www.abercrombie.com/shop/us/help/online-return-exchange-policy

Summary

Abercrombie & Fitch offers a 30 days from purchase date for in-store purchases; 30 days from estimated or actual delivery date for online orders return window on most items. Items must be in their original condition.. Receipt is required. Refunds are issued via full refund to the original payment method. or merchandise credit (for returns after 30 days for online orders, or with gift/exchange receipt, or if cash order refund not picked up in 10 days).. Holiday extension: Merchandise purchased between November 1 and December 31 with the original receipt may be returned for a full refund through January 31 of the following year. Notable exceptions include products marked as final sale are not eligible for returns or exchanges., returns or exchanges of personal care items (i.e., perfumes, candles) can only be returned in-store or by using the 'ship it myself' option., merchandise purchased in-store cannot be returned by mailing items back to stores or distribution centers., and more. Refund processing: Allow approximately three weeks for returns to be delivered and processed at the Distribution Center. Once a refund is initiated, it may take 3-5 business days to appear in your account..

Return Window

30 days from purchase date for in-store purchases; 30 days from estimated or actual delivery date for online orders

Receipt

digital ok

Category

clothing

Holiday Extension

Merchandise purchased between November 1 and December 31 with the original receipt may be returned for a full refund through January 31 of the following year.

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Return Conditions

  • Items must be in their original condition.
  • Original price tags must be attached.
  • Receipt, invoice, or order confirmation is required.
  • Cannot return items across brands (e.g., Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister Co.).

Refund Methods

  • Full refund to the original payment method.
  • Merchandise credit (for returns after 30 days for online orders, or with gift/exchange receipt, or if cash order refund not picked up in 10 days).
  • E-gift card (if cash order refund from an in-store order is not picked up in 10 days).

Exceptions & Restrictions

  • Products marked as final sale are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • Returns or exchanges of personal care items (i.e., perfumes, candles) can only be returned in-store or by using the 'Ship it Myself' option.
  • Merchandise purchased in-store cannot be returned by mailing items back to stores or Distribution Centers.
  • Purchases made at an outlet location may only be returned in an outlet location for the same brand.
  • Online orders must be placed and returned/exchanged in a store in the same country where the order was delivered and in the same currency.
  • Returns in Japan are subject to a 14-day return window.

Online / Mail Returns

  • 30 days from the estimated or actual delivery date for a full refund to the original payment method.
  • Can be returned in-store or by mail.
  • Items must be in original condition with a receipt, invoice, or order confirmation.
  • Online orders must be returned/exchanged in a store in the same country where the order was delivered and in the same currency.

In-Store Returns

  • 30 days from the date of purchase for a full refund to the original payment method or merchandise credit.
  • Items must be in original condition with original price tags.
  • Receipt, invoice, or order confirmation is required.
  • Merchandise purchased in-store cannot be returned by mail.

Gift Returns

  • With a valid gift receipt or exchange receipt, merchandise credit will be issued based on the original amount of payment.

Membership & Rewards Benefits

  • VIP myAbercrombie members receive an additional 30 days for returns/exchanges (total of 60 days).
  • To qualify, members must already be VIP status on the date the order was placed.

Damaged or Defective Items

  • If merchandise is faulty, damaged, or does not correspond to its description, contact Abercrombie via email or phone.
  • Products marked as final sale do not include merchandise that is faulty, damaged, or does not correspond to its description.

Price Adjustments

  • A price adjustment will be issued if the price of the merchandise is subsequently reduced within 7 days of the in-store purchase date.
  • The merchandise must be in its original condition.
  • The original sales receipt, invoice, or order confirmation is required.

Exchange Policy

  • 30 days from the estimated/actual delivery date for online orders, or from the purchase date for in-store items.
  • VIP myAbercrombie members receive an additional 30 days (total 60 days).
  • Exchanges are free.
  • Can only exchange for a new size, color, or length of the same item.
  • If the desired size/color is out of stock, a return for a refund may be processed.

Additional Notes

  • For promotional returns, the refund amount will be reduced if the return causes the original transaction to fall below the qualifying threshold.
  • If an order was placed in-store and paid cash, an email will initiate an in-store pickup of the refund within 10 days; otherwise, a merchandise credit e-gift card will be sent.
  • Cannot return merchandise that is mailed to Abercrombie & Fitch stores.

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