Temu

Last verified: August 18, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
90 days
Free return shipping
Conditional
Receipt required
No
In store return for online orders
Not specified
Refund processing time
5-14 business days up to 30 days
Restocking fee
Not specified

Temu allows returns within 90 days of delivery for most items. You can request a refund through your Temu account and choose to receive your money back as Temu credit or to your original payment method.

How returns work

To return an item, go to your Temu account, find the order, and click the Return/Refund button. Select the items you wish to return and your reason. You can then choose your refund method and receive a return label. You may drop off your package at Happy Returns, FedEx, USPS, or UPS, or arrange for pickup (which may incur an additional fee). Track your refund status through your order details page.

Exclusions and restrictions

Worn, washed, or damaged clothing cannot be returned. Grocery and food products, some health and personal care items, some free gifts, some customized products, and some underwear orders are non-returnable. Electronics have varying return windows of 45, 60, or 90 days depending on the seller. Temu does not state other exclusions beyond these categories.

Refunds

You may choose a refund as Temu credit or to your original payment method. Refunds to Temu credit are faster, never expire, and cannot be reversed once processed, but cannot be redeemed for cash. Refunds to your original payment method take 5 to 14 business days up to 30 days through your financial institution.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to return something to Temu?

Most items can be returned within 90 days of delivery. Electronics have shorter windows of 45, 60, or 90 days depending on the seller.

Do I need a receipt to return to Temu?

No receipt is required. You can save your order confirmation from your Temu email and use it to return an item even without accessing your account.

Is return shipping free?

The first return from an order qualifies for free return shipping with a provided label. The second and subsequent returns from the same order incur a $7.99 fee plus tax.

How long does it take to get my refund?

If you choose Temu credit, the refund is processed faster. If you choose a refund to your original payment method, it takes 5 to 14 business days up to 30 days through your financial institution.

Can I return worn or damaged clothing?

No. Clothing that has been worn, washed, or damaged cannot be returned.

What items cannot be returned?

Non-returnable items include worn, washed, or damaged clothing; grocery and food products; some health and personal care items; some free gifts; some customized products; and some underwear orders.

What if my item arrived damaged or broken?

For iPhones, you receive a full refund if the item arrived damaged or malfunctioning and the damage was not due to user error. For other items, refunds may be reduced if the item shows signs of use, damage, or missing parts, unless the damage resulted from improper packaging by Temu or the seller.

How you can return an item

  • By mail , Use return label via FedEx/USPS/UPS
  • Carrier drop off , Happy Returns, FedEx, USPS, or UPS
  • Pickup , May charge additional fee

Step by step

  1. Go to Temu account and request a refund.
  2. Find order and click Return/Refund button.
  3. Select items to return and reason for return.
  4. Choose refund method: Temu credit or original payment method.
  5. Receive return label and choose return method.
  6. Package items and use provided return label.
  7. Drop package at Happy Returns, FedEx, USPS, or UPS location.
  8. Track refund status in order details page.

Categories with their own return window

Category Window Note
electronics Not specified Window varies 45, 60, or 90 days depending on seller

What you cannot return

  • Worn, washed, or damaged clothing , Item condition after delivery
  • Grocery and food products , Category restriction
  • Some health and personal care items , Category restriction
  • Some free gifts , Category restriction
  • Some customized products , Category restriction
  • Some underwear orders , Category restriction

How your refund comes back

You paid with Refund comes back as
Temu credit balance Faster than original payment method; no expiration; cannot be reversed once processed; cannot be redeemed for cash
original payment method 5-14 business days up to 30 days via financial institution

Returning without a receipt

Can save order from Temu email to make return without account

Damaged or defective items

iPhone: full refund if arrived damaged/malfunctioning not due to user; others: refund reduced if used, damaged, missing parts, or damage from improper packaging unless Temu/seller fault

Gift returns

Some free gifts are non-returnable per policy

Warranty

Statutory warranty rights apply beyond return window for defects in conformity or hidden defects; period may be shorter for used goods

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 return items within 90 days of purchase, with some exceptions
Free return shipping Return shipping is free on your first return of one or multiple returnable items for EVERY order within the return window. Pickup return method may charge for an additional fee.
Return shipping fee For the second and subsequent refunds from the same order, you can use the return label we provide. The shipping fee of $7.99 plus tax depending on the shipping address of the order will be deducted from your refund.
Receipt required If you do not have a Temu account, please click on "Save your Order" in your Temu order email to make a return.
Original packaging required Please place all returned items into one package and use the return label/code we provided when you send it back. Please note that if you use Happy Returns when returning the items, you do not need to pack the items.
Refund method You may choose to receive your refund as a Temu credit balance or be credited back via your original payment method.
Refund processing days Depending on your financial institution, refunds can take 5-14 business days (up to 30 days) to be credited to your original payment account.

Return policies for similar stores

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Checked against the retailer's published policy. Last verified: August 18, 2026

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