New York & Company

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
30 days
Free return shipping
No
Receipt required
Not specified
In store return for online orders
Not specified
Refund processing time
3–10 business days
Restocking fee
Not specified

New York & Company allows returns and exchanges within 30 days of purchase. Returns are processed by mail using a prepaid label, and refunds are issued as store credit or to your original payment method within 3 to 10 business days.

How returns work

You initiate returns through the New York & Company Returns Portal. After selecting your refund option (store credit or exchange), you print a prepaid return label from the portal and ship the item. Processing takes 3 to 10 business days after the retailer receives your package.

Exclusions and restrictions

Final sale styles, personalized styles, and select promotional styles are not returnable. The retailer does not publish additional exclusions beyond these categories.

Refunds

You can choose to receive a refund as store credit in the form of a digital gift card sent by email, or as a credit to your original payment method. Either way, processing takes 3 to 10 business days after receipt.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to return an item?

You have 30 days from purchase to return an item. This window applies to both standard returns and exchanges.

Is return shipping free?

No. New York & Company charges $7.99 for return shipping. A prepaid return label is provided through the Returns Portal, but the fee applies to your refund.

Can I return items in a store?

The retailer's published policy lists only mail returns as an available return method. In-store returns are not mentioned in the stated policy.

What refund options do I have?

You can choose store credit as a digital gift card or a refund to your original payment method. Both options are processed within 3 to 10 business days.

Can I exchange an item for a different size or color?

Yes. You can exchange items for the same style in a different size or color. An Instant Exchange option is available for immediate processing if you use a credit card hold.

Are final sale items returnable?

No. Final sale styles, personalized styles, and select promotional styles cannot be returned or exchanged.

When will I see my refund?

Refunds are processed 3 to 10 business days after New York & Company receives your returned item. The timeframe applies whether you choose store credit or a refund to your original payment method.

How you can return an item

  • By mail , Use prepaid return label from returns portal

Step by step

  1. Use the Returns Portal to start your return or exchange.
  2. Select Store Credit or Exchange as your refund option.
  3. Print the prepaid return label from the portal.
  4. Ship the item using the provided label.
  5. Allow 3–10 business days for processing after receipt.

What you cannot return

  • Final sale styles , Non-returnable category
  • Personalized styles , Non-returnable category
  • Select promotional styles , Non-returnable category

How your refund comes back

You paid with Refund comes back as
Store credit Digital gift card by email
Original payment method Charged to original payment method

Exchanges

Exchanges available for same style in different color or size. Instant Exchange available for immediate processing with credit card hold.

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 Returns are accepted for store credit or exchanges within 30 days of delivery.
Exchange window days Returns are accepted for store credit or exchanges within 30 days of delivery.
Free return shipping A $7.99 return shipping fee will be deducted from your store credit or charged to your original payment method.
Return shipping fee A $7.99 return shipping fee will be deducted from your store credit or charged to your original payment method.
Refund method A $7.99 return shipping fee will be deducted from your store credit or charged to your original payment method.
Refund processing days Please allow 3–10 business days from the time your return is received for store credit or an exchange to be issued.

Return policies for similar stores

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.