bebe Stores

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
30 days
Free return shipping
Conditional
Receipt required
Not specified
In store return for online orders
No
Refund processing time
10-14 business days
Restocking fee
Not specified

bebe Stores allows you to return most items within 30 days of purchase. You must return items in original packaging with the hang tag attached, and you will incur a $12 return shipping fee unless you qualify for free return shipping.

How returns work

You can return items by mail or through bebe's online returns portal powered by Loop. To initiate a return, visit the portal, select the items you wish to return, receive a refund estimate, and download your shipping label. Ship your items with prepaid postage and tracking to the Bethlehem, PA address. You cannot return online orders in physical stores.

Exclusions and restrictions

bebe Stores does not accept returns on final sale items, including intimates and swimwear. Items without the original hang tag, worn items, and damaged items are also non-returnable. Shoes must be returned in their original style box, or a $15 processing fee applies. If you ordered a set, both pieces must be returned together. International orders have a 60-day return window with a $10 flat fee deducted from the refund.

Refunds

Your refund will be credited to your original payment method if requested within 21 days of purchase. If you request a refund after 21 days but within the return window, you will receive an eGift Card for merchandise credit instead. International orders placed before May 13, 2025 on Visa or Mastercard will be refunded via PayPal. Refunds process within 10 to 14 business days.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to return my purchase?

You have 30 days from purchase to return most items. International orders have a longer window of 60 days. The return window is measured from your original purchase date.

Do I have to pay for return shipping?

bebe Stores charges a $12 return shipping fee. The retailer does not publish conditions for free return shipping beyond stating it is conditional.

What happens if I return shoes without the original box?

Shoes must be returned in their original style box. If they are not, a $15 processing fee will be deducted from your refund.

Can I return items bought online to a bebe store?

No. bebe Stores does not accept returns of online orders at physical retail locations. You must return items by mail using the online returns portal.

When will I receive my refund?

Refunds take 10 to 14 business days to process. If you request your refund within 21 days of purchase, it goes back to your original payment method. After 21 days, you will receive an eGift Card instead.

Can I return intimates and swimwear?

No. Intimates and swimwear are final sale and cannot be returned. Final sale items are also not eligible for exchange.

Do both pieces of a set need to be returned together?

Yes. If you purchased a set, you must return both pieces together to be eligible for a refund. Partial set returns are not accepted.

How you can return an item

  • By mail , Ship to Bethlehem, PA address with prepaid postage and tracking.
  • Online portal , Via Loop returns portal; download shipping label through portal.

Step by step

  1. Visit the returns portal and select items to return.
  2. Get a refund estimate and download your shipping label.
  3. Ship with prepaid postage using a traceable method.

Categories with their own return window

Category Window Note
Shoes 30 days Must return in original style box or $15 processing fee applies.
Sets 30 days Both pieces must be returned together.
International returns 60 days 60-day window for international orders; $10 flat fee deducted from refund.

What you cannot return

  • Final sale items , Policy restriction
  • Intimates , Final sale category
  • Swimwear , Final sale category
  • Items without original hang tag , Return criteria not met
  • Worn or damaged items , Return criteria not met

How your refund comes back

You paid with Refund comes back as
Original payment method (within 21 days) Direct refund
All payment methods (after 21 days, within 30 days) eGift Card merchandise credit
International orders (Visa/Mastercard placed before May 13, 2025) PayPal

Exchanges

Final sale items not eligible for exchange; exchanges not explicitly mentioned for other items.

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 You can initiate a return within 30 days of your order shipping.
Free return shipping If you opt into Checkout+ during checkout, your return shipping is covered—no additional charge.
Return shipping fee If you decline Checkout+, you can still return items through Loop, but a $12 return fee will apply.
Original packaging required Returned clothes and accessories must be in new, unworn condition without any damages and with the original hang tag attached.
Refund method Refunds are available within 21 days of the shipping date. After 21 days and up to 30 days, you'll receive a merchandise credit via eGift Card.
Refund processing days Once your items are inspected by the store, you'll get your refund typically within 10-14 business days from the date your package is received in our facility.
In store return for online Online purchases must be returned via the online return portal only.

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