Costco Return Policy
Costco's legendary lifetime return policy accepts almost anything, anytime. Electronics get a 90-day window. No receipt required with membership.
- Return window
- Unlimited (lifetime guarantee on most items)
- Receipt required
- Not required
- Restocking fee
- No restocking fee
- Online returns
- In-warehouse drop-off, UPS pickup (online orders), Online return portal
- Opened items
- Opened items accepted with no questions asked on most product categories.
- Electronics window
- 90 days
Costco's 100% satisfaction guarantee is widely regarded as the most generous return policy in retail. Members can return almost any item at any time without needing a receipt — purchases are linked to your membership card.
The main exceptions are electronics and major appliances, which carry a 90-day return window, and a handful of non-returnable items (alcohol, cigarettes, gold bullion, and diamonds).
Exceptions & gotchas
- Electronics and major appliances — 90-day window
- Cigarettes and alcohol — no returns
- Diamonds — 48-hour inspection window only
- Gold bullion — no returns
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to return items to Costco?
Unlimited (lifetime guarantee on most items)
Does Costco require a receipt for returns?
Not required. Opened items accepted with no questions asked on most product categories.
Does Costco charge a restocking fee?
No restocking fee
How can I return an online Costco order?
You can return online orders via: In-warehouse drop-off, UPS pickup (online orders), Online return portal.
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