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IKEA Return Policy

Last verified: 2026-03-19

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www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/returns-claims/return-policy

Summary

IKEA offers a New and unopened products: 365 days. Opened products: 180 days. IKEA Family/IKEA for Business members: 365 days for opened and unopened products. return window on most items. New and unopened products must be returned for a full refund.. Receipt is required. Refunds are issued via same form of payment originally used. or refund card for ikea family/ikea for business members returning opened products.. Notable exceptions include plants., cut fabric., custom countertops., and more. Refund processing: Card refunds may take 3-5 business days. Mail returns expect 7-10 days processing time after IKEA receives the item..

Return Window

New and unopened products: 365 days. Opened products: 180 days. IKEA Family/IKEA for Business members: 365 days for opened and unopened products.

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Return Conditions

  • New and unopened products must be returned for a full refund.
  • Opened products can be returned within 180 days for a full refund.
  • Merchandise must not be modified from its original form, dirty, stained, or damaged.
  • Opened or assembled products require disassembly if picked up for return.

Refund Methods

  • Same form of payment originally used.
  • Refund card for IKEA Family/IKEA for Business members returning opened products.
  • Cash refunds given in-store or as store credit.

Exceptions & Restrictions

  • Plants.
  • Cut fabric.
  • Custom countertops.
  • As-is products.
  • Returns not accepted at IKEA Planning Studio or IKEA Pick Up Point locations.
  • Modifications to a product (drilling holes, painting, removing parts) void the warranty and may prevent return.

Online / Mail Returns

  • Products bought from the IKEA U.S. online website can be returned.

In-Store Returns

  • Returns can be made at IKEA U.S. stores.

Exchange Policy

  • Mattress purchases may be exchanged for another mattress one time within 90 days.
  • If exchanging an item for a different item, return the original item first and then make a new purchase for the desired product.

Additional Notes

  • Only the net purchase price as shown on receipt will be refunded.
  • When a promotional item included in the original transaction is not returned, the value of the promotional item will be deducted from the refund amount.
  • IKEA does not require the original packaging.

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r/AmItheAsshole·7y ago

WIBTA if I returned my Ikea furniture because I don't need it anymore?

I moved into my 1 bedroom apartment on April 1st 2018, and got all my furniture from IKEA on April 4th. I am moving to a smaller studio in a week, and have to downsize. IKEA has a 1 year return policy on everything. I don't need my dinner table & chairs, side table, dresser, and I also want to g

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r/IKEA·9y ago

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r/IKEA·9y ago

Ikea Mattress Return Predicament

I bought a Morgedal mattress and a Tromsdalen topper thinking that the Tromsdalen could make up for the uncomfortability of the Morgedal. It's been a few weeks now and I'm having second thoughts. If I take advantage of the "Love It Or Exchange It" return policy, will they give me store credit or act

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r/IKEA·1y ago

Ikea Mattress Return and Exchange

TLDR: exchanged a mattress, IKEA old one back to me immediately and didn't pickup the old one. Can I toss/sell it? I bought an Ikea king size mattress 90 days ago. 30 days ago I called Ikea to confirm that I am able to exchange the mattress per their 90-day exchange policy I read online which they s

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