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Microsoft Store Return Policy

Last verified: 2026-03-20

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Summary

Microsoft Store offers a 60 days from when the customer receives the product for most physical items. return window on most items. The return process must be initiated within 60 days of the customer receiving the product.. Receipt is required. Refunds are issued via refunds are issued to the original payment method.. Holiday extension: Eligible physical purchases made between October 1, 2025 – December 2, 2025 can be returned through January 31, 2026. Notable exceptions include digital goods such as apps, games, add-on content, subscriptions, movies, tv shows, and books are generally not refundable unless specified otherwise by the offer or applicable law., surface hub, hololens, and windows devkit are excluded from the standard return policy., there is a limit of five product returns per eligible customer purchase., and more. Refund processing: Generally processed within 3-5 business days after Microsoft receives the item and confirms its eligibility for a return..

Return Window

60 days from when the customer receives the product for most physical items.

Receipt

digital ok

Category

electronics

Holiday Extension

Eligible physical purchases made between October 1, 2025 – December 2, 2025 can be returned through January 31, 2026.

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Return Conditions

  • The return process must be initiated within 60 days of the customer receiving the product.
  • The item must be in like-new condition.
  • The product must be returned in its original packaging with all parts, components, instruction manuals, and documentation.

Refund Methods

  • Refunds are issued to the original payment method.

Exceptions & Restrictions

  • Digital goods such as apps, games, add-on content, subscriptions, movies, TV shows, and books are generally not refundable unless specified otherwise by the offer or applicable law.
  • Surface Hub, HoloLens, and Windows DevKit are excluded from the standard return policy.
  • There is a limit of five product returns per eligible customer purchase.
  • Digital gift cards and service/subscription cards may be eligible for return.

Online / Mail Returns

  • To initiate a return, go to your Microsoft account Order history page.
  • If the item is eligible, you can select 'Request a return' and follow the instructions to get a prepaid shipping label.
  • The status of your refund can be tracked on the Order history page.

Damaged or Defective Items

  • If you receive a damaged or defective item, you can request a return or exchange through your Microsoft account Order history page.

Price Adjustments

  • If Microsoft lowers the price of a physical product within 60 days of purchase, they will refund the difference.
  • This is a one-time price adjustment.

Exchange Policy

  • You can request an exchange through your Microsoft account Order history page for eligible items.
  • When the returned item is received and deemed eligible, a replacement will be shipped.

Additional Notes

  • Free returns are available for eligible physical products purchased from the Microsoft Store online.
  • Microsoft is not responsible for any games or storage devices left in a returned product.

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