Nordstrom Rack

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
40 days
Free return shipping
Conditional
Receipt required
Yes
In store return for online orders
Yes
Refund processing time
3-5 business days
Restocking fee
Not specified

Nordstrom Rack allows returns within 40 days of purchase. You can return items in store for free or by mail with a $9.95 fee deducted from your refund. A receipt is required to process your return.

How returns work

You have two options: return items free at any Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack store, or return by mail using a pre-paid shipping label (which costs $9.95 and is deducted from your refund). To start a mail return for online orders, check your NordstromRack.com account or use the Guest Returns page to confirm eligibility and receive your shipping label or QR code.

Exclusions and restrictions

Final sale items cannot be returned. Items that are used, worn, altered, or damaged are not returnable. Beauty products must be unopened and returned in store only; opened beauty products cannot be returned. Car seats must be unopened in their original box with an unbroken seal. Fine jewelry and designer items from Nordstrom or Nordstrom.com are not eligible for return at Nordstrom Rack.

Refunds

Refunds are issued within 3 to 5 business days. The refund method depends on how you paid: credit or debit card refunds go to your original card, gift card purchases are credited back to the original gift card, and purchases made with a gift receipt are refunded as a Nordstrom gift card. If you paid with PayPal or Afterpay combined with a gift card, the refund is returned proportionally to each payment method used.

Frequently asked questions

What is the return window at Nordstrom Rack?

You have 40 days from the date of purchase to return items. This window applies to both standard returns and exchanges.

Do I need a receipt to return an item?

Yes, a receipt is required to process your return. You can check your invoice, email confirmation, or your Purchases page on NordstromRack.com to verify eligibility.

Can I return online purchases in a Nordstrom Rack store?

Yes, you can return online orders at any Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack store for free. You can also start your return through your NordstromRack.com account to receive a pre-paid shipping label for mail returns.

How much does it cost to return by mail?

Mail returns are $9.95, which is deducted from your refund. Nordstrom Rack provides a pre-paid shipping label, so you do not pay shipping upfront.

Can I return beauty products by mail?

No, beauty products must be returned in store only. They must also be unopened. Opened beauty products cannot be returned.

How long does it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 3 to 5 business days after Nordstrom Rack receives your return. The time it takes to arrive depends on your original payment method and financial institution.

Can I exchange items by mail?

No, exchanges are only available in store. Both online and store purchases may be exchanged in a Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack location.

How you can return an item

  • In store , Free returns at any Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack store
  • By mail , Pre-paid shipping label provided; $9.95 deducted from refund

Step by step

  1. Check if item is eligible for return on invoice, email confirmation, or Purchases page.
  2. Start a return for eligible online orders in your NordstromRack.com account or Guest Returns page.
  3. Receive pre-paid shipping label or QR code to print at carrier location.
  4. Return to any Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack store for free.

Categories with their own return window

Category Window Note
Beauty products 40 days Must be unopened and returned in-store only
Car seats 40 days Must be unopened in original box with unbroken seal

What you cannot return

  • Final Sale items , Marked as Final Sale
  • Used, worn, altered or damaged items , Condition does not meet return criteria
  • Unopened beauty products for mail return , Must be returned in-store only
  • Opened beauty products , Must be unopened
  • Car seats with broken seals , Seal must be unbroken to ensure brand-new condition
  • Fine jewelry and designer items from Nordstrom or Nordstrom.com , Not eligible at Nordstrom Rack

How your refund comes back

You paid with Refund comes back as
Credit or debit card Original form of payment within 3-5 business days
Gift card Credited back to original gift card
Gift receipt Nordstrom gift card
PayPal or Afterpay with gift card Returned proportionally to tenders used

Exchanges

Online and store purchases may be exchanged in store only. No mail exchanges available.

Damaged or defective items

Contact manufacturer directly for defective car seats. Items must not be damaged.

Gift returns

Gift recipients may return to Nordstrom Rack or Nordstrom store. Refunds issued as Nordstrom Gift Card.

What the policy actually says

Every figure above is taken word for word from the retailer page. Here are the exact lines.

Field Quoted from the retailer
Return window days Online purchases must be returned within 40 days of order date.
Exchange window days Online and store purchases may be exchanged in store.
Free return shipping You can return them to any Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack store for free.
Return shipping fee A returns shipping charge of $9.95 will be deducted from your refund per pre-paid shipping label used.
Receipt required Accompanied by the receipt
Original packaging required In their original packaging, when applicable, and/or with price tags/hang tags attached
Refund method Eligible returns will be credited to original form of payment.
Refund processing days you may see that refund within 3–5 business days.
In store return for online You can return them to any Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack store for free.

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Checked against the retailer's published policy. Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policies change without notice. Confirm the current policy with the retailer before you buy.