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H&M Return Policy

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www2.hm.com/en_us/customer-service/returns.html

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Summary

H&M offers a 30 days from the delivery date (online orders) or purchase date (in store). return window on most items. A valid receipt is required; merchandise cannot be returned or exchanged without one.. Receipt is required. Refunds are issued via original form of payment. or purchases paid with an h&m gift card are refunded to a new h&m e-gift card.. Notable exceptions include final sale for hygiene reasons, items marked 'final sale' and red-sticker sale items bought in store cannot be returned or exchanged., gift cards and pre-loved purchases are final sale., and more. Refund processing: Allow up to 14 days for the refund to be issued.

Return Window

30 days from the delivery date (online orders) or purchase date (in store).

Receipt

digital ok

Category

clothing

Return Conditions

  • A valid receipt is required; merchandise cannot be returned or exchanged without one.
  • Items must be in resellable condition and not damaged, soiled, washed, altered or worn.
  • All labels and tags must be attached.
  • Furniture must be disassembled and returned by mail in its original packaging.

Refund Methods

  • Original form of payment.
  • Purchases paid with an H&M gift card are refunded to a new H&M e-Gift Card.
  • Returns with an H&M gift receipt are refunded as merchandise credit.
  • Optional H&M Merchandise Card when registering an online return (not available for Klarna payments).

Exceptions & Restrictions

  • Final sale for hygiene reasons: bodysuits, hosiery, underwear (excluding bras), swimwear without the hygienic seal (excluding bikini tops), opened cosmetics, earrings and face masks.
  • Items marked 'Final Sale' and red-sticker sale items bought in store cannot be returned or exchanged.
  • Gift cards and Pre-Loved purchases are final sale.
  • Restricted items cannot be returned.
  • Special collections and designer collaborations may have a different return policy.
  • Items bought with a discount code or during a sitewide promotion are returnable unless marked 'Final Sale'.

Online / Mail Returns

  • Register the return in the Returns Portal, then show the QR code at USPS or print and attach the prepaid label.
  • Online returns must be postmarked within 30 days of the delivery date.
  • The $5.99 return shipping fee is deducted from your refund.
  • Online orders can also be returned free in any H&M store in the US (excluding Puerto Rico) with the e-receipt from your shipping confirmation email.
  • H&M HOME items bought online must be returned by mail.
  • Free In-store Pickup orders can only be returned in stores.

In-Store Returns

  • Store purchases can be returned with a receipt within 30 days of purchase at any US H&M store (excluding Puerto Rico).
  • The original payment method must be present at the time of return.
  • Returns must be made in person; mail-in returns to stores are not accepted.
  • H&M HOME items bought in store can only be returned to the original store or a store that carries home.

Gift Returns

  • Items returned with an H&M gift receipt are refunded as merchandise credit.

Damaged or Defective Items

  • Damaged online orders must be returned to the warehouse, not to a store.
  • For missing or incorrect items, contact Customer Service.

Exchange Policy

  • Exchanges are offered with a receipt within 30 days of purchase.
  • Exchanges are only available in store; online orders can be exchanged at any US H&M store.
  • You cannot exchange online: return the item and place a new order on hm.com.
  • Merchandise cannot be exchanged without a receipt.

Additional Notes

  • A flat $5.99 fee is deducted from all mail-in returns of online purchases; in-store returns are always free.
  • Shipping and handling costs are not refundable.
  • H&M reserves the right to refuse excessive receipted and non-receipted returns.

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