It can be frustrating to be stuck with something (even someone) you don’t want. Especially if you paid for that something. We all have regrets that we hoped we could return. Though most of what we regret can never be returned, one can surely return items that they purchased from Target, the retail giants. Because sometimes, even if you thought it was cool at the store, you might want to return that limited edition Smart Light Sabre even if it is voice-activated and can be connected to all the smart devices at your home.
With this article, we hope to help make your job easier by teaching you the Target return policy, letting you have an authentic Target shopping experience.
Not knowing the Target return policy can only take you so far in life.
Does Target accept returns?
Most of the items sold by Target can be returned or exchanged if it is unopened and in new condition within 90 days of purchase. Some items can have a modified return policy that is noted on the receipt, packing slip, or item description (for items purchased from target.com).
Products that are opened, damaged, or without receipt may be denied a refund.
Purchases made with a target red card can have an extra 30 days of the return window.
Target Return Exceptions
Target has a modified return policy for items such as electronics, Make-ups, and apparel, for online purchases or during the holiday season. It may be subject to change from manager to manager but has mostly remained unchanged even during the covid-19 pandemic situation.
Does the Target return policy allow for returns without a receipt?
As a matter of fact, Target does accept returns without a receipt. Target employees may be able to find your product with the mode of payment even without a receipt (with the proof of payment). In exchange, you’ll most probably receive a ‘Target Merchandise Return Card’ that gives you store credit. It can only be redeemed at a physical Target location and not online.
The Target return policy for online Purchases
Items bought from target.com can be returned in-store or by mail provided you have a valid receipt.
Some items, however, will only be eligible for in-store returns. This will be mentioned in the item description online.
The Target return policy for the holiday season
For the items purchased from October 1 to December 25, the target return policy allows for another original return period of 90 days (or the return period mentioned in the item description) starting from December 25.
Electronics and entertainment items can have an extended return period of 30 days and Apple products may be extended by 15 days.
Items ineligible for a Target Return
No matter how generous the Target return policy might sound, there are some items that simply cannot be returned to the store.
You cannot return collectibles like dolls, action figures, sports cards, etc. that are open or defective.
Personalized items and digital downloads cannot be returned.
Gift cards cannot be returned that are purchased on or after October 1, 2020. Unused gift cards purchased before October 1, 2020, can be returned with the receipt for the purchase.
Some items can only be exchanged once opened. Movies, music, and software can be exchanged for the same titles. Video games can be exchanged with the same titles for different a platform.
Target can also have varying exchange policies according to the purchased product.
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Target Return Policy for Electronics
Electronics purchased at Target can be returned or exchanged within 30 days of purchase, except for Apple products.
Apple products will have to be returned or exchanged within 15 days of purchase.
Mobile Phones that are bought in-store or online can be returned or exchanged within 14 days of purchase.
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Target return policy for clothing
The Target return policy for clothes and clothing items is the same as the general return policy, 90 days for regular customers and 120 days for purchases made with Target Red Card. You can even have up to a year of the return window for Target-owned clothing brands.
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Target return policy for Make-up and beauty products
Most of the make-up and beauty products purchased at target can be returned even if you have opened the item if you have a receipt.
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Target return policy and Covid-19
In response to the Covid-19 situation, Target had put a halt to all in-store returns for a period of 3 weeks during the onset of the pandemic. However, the halt was recalled and since then, Target has kept their return policy the same even during the covid-19 pandemic.
The target return policy is also subject to state-mandated restrictions that may vary according to the state’s laws.
Conclusion
In conclusion, you can have a fun and relaxed shopping experience at the Target store knowing that your purchases can be returned if you are not satisfied with them. Knowing the various policies for returning the items at Target can be pocket-friendly as well as convenient for the average customer. Even if you do not get a full refund for your product, you may still be able to exchange the item for a similar one or get store credit and be able to choose from the wide range of products that Target has to offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions related to Target shopping.
- What is the Target Return Policy?
Ans: Most items purchased from Target can be returned within 90 days of purchase with a receipt for the purchase. Even if you don’t have a receipt, target employees might be able to help you with the mode of purchase and the proof for the mode of purchase.
Electronic items have a return window of 30 days excluding Apple products.
Apple products must be returned within 15 days of purchase.
Mobile phones must be returned within 14 days of purchase.
You get an additional 30 days for your purchases with the Target Red Card. That means you have a total of 120 days to return your product if it was purchased using the Target Red Card.
- How long will it take for my return to process for items shopped from Target?
Ans: For purchases made at a target store, in-person with cash, check or a Target Gift Card will be refunded on the same day upon return.
If you want the refund to be added to your target red card, it may take up to 2 days.
Or if you are using a third-party credit card, your refund will be processed within 3 days.
But you can expect an additional 5 days for the refund to process if the purchase was made online.
- How can I make a Pharmacy or Optical return at Target?
Ans: You will have to visit the respective departments in the respective stores in order to return or exchange pharmacy and optical items at Target.
- How can I make a return to the Target store if the item was purchased internationally?
Ans: Unfortunately, Target does not accept international returns as of now.
- Does Target have a limit for returns?
Ans: Target can limit how much you can return per year without a receipt. This is done to prevent fraud at the store. The target can typically limit the customer up to $100 worth of returns without a receipt. However, this can change from store to store and manager to manager.
- Which store has the best return policy among Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy?
Ans: Each store has different Return Policies for different types of purchases. As a customer, only you can find the return policy most suited to you. We have listed the different return policies at these stores below so that you can decide what is best for you.
- Target
The regular return policy for target allows for returning products for up to 90 days from purchase.
The electronics purchased from Target have a return window of 30 days. But Apple electronics will have to be returned within 15 days.
Exceptions for return include an additional return window of the original time frame during the holiday season. That means items purchased between November 4 and December 25 can be returned after 90, 30, or 15 days (according to the item purchased) after December 26.
- Walmart
Walmart also has a return policy similar to that of Target with the general return window being 90 days from purchase.
But they only allow returns for electronics up to 14 days and a minimum of 30 days for purchases from the Walmart marketplace.
During the holiday seasons, Walmart allows for an additional 14-30 days of return window for products that have an original 14-30 days of the return window.
That means for items purchased from October 24 to December 25, an additional return period (14 days for electronics and 30 days for marketplace purchases) is added from December 26.
They have no change in their return policy for every other product during this period.
- Amazon
Purchases from Amazon.com can be returned within 30 days of purchase.
Exceptions to this rule are listed in the item descriptions.
Items purchased during the holiday seasons, that is from November 1 till December 31 can be returned till January 31.
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- Best Buy
Best buy allows for returns only for 15 days from the day of purchasing an item. In turn, they have a membership system where the elite members of best buy can have up to a 30-day window for returning an item and a 45-day return window for elite+ members.
During the holiday season, purchases made between October 18 and January 2 from best buy can be returned till January 16.
Comparing and contrasting the above, we can conclude that Target’s return policy is indeed the most convenient among the four since it has a longer return window and an effective refund system.
Written By..Devaharshan J S