West 49

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
30 days
Free return shipping
No
Receipt required
Conditional
In store return for online orders
Yes
Refund processing time
3-5 business days
Restocking fee
Not specified

West 49 allows returns within 30 days of purchase, either by mail or at a physical store location. You are responsible for return shipping costs, which are non-refundable. Refunds are issued to your original payment method within 3 to 5 business days.

How returns work

You can return items by mail or in person at any West 49 store. For mail returns, include the return form (included in your package or printable from the website), fill in your order number and SKU number, pack the items securely with your invoice, and drop off at a post office or arrange a Canada Post pickup to the North York address. For in-store returns, bring your items and order invoice to any West 49 location within 30 days.

Exclusions and restrictions

West 49 does not accept returns on gift cards, underwear, swimwear, clearance items, items marked 70 to 80 percent off, or items from Buy 1 Get 2 Free promotions. Returns valued under 5 dollars are not accepted. Items purchased in physical stores have a shorter return window of 14 days rather than 30 days.

Refunds

Refunds are issued to your original payment method within 3 to 5 business days after West 49 receives your return. If you paid by PayPal or Apple Pay or Google Pay and returned items in store, you receive a merchandise card instead. If you paid with Klarna and return by mail, Klarna adjusts your payment schedule to reflect the refund.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay for return shipping?

Yes. You are responsible for all return shipping costs, and these fees are non-refundable. This applies whether you ship by Canada Post or another carrier.

Can I return online orders in a West 49 store?

Yes. You can return online orders to any West 49 physical store location within 30 days. Bring your items and your order invoice.

How long does a refund take?

Refunds are processed within 3 to 5 business days after West 49 receives your return. The time appears on your original payment method.

Can I return items bought in a store?

Yes, but the return window is only 14 days from purchase, compared to 30 days for online orders. You must have your order invoice.

Are clearance and final sale items returnable?

No. Clearance items, items at 70 to 80 percent off, and items from the Buy 1 Get 2 Free promotion are final sale and cannot be returned.

What if my item arrives damaged or defective?

Contact West 49 customer support with a photo of the damage. If a replacement is available in stock, West 49 will offer an exchange.

Do I need a receipt to return an item?

For mail returns, you must include your order invoice with the return form. For in-store returns, you must bring your order invoice.

How you can return an item

  • By mail , Customer pays non-refundable shipping; items mailed to North York address
  • In store , Bring items and order invoice to any West49 location within 30 days

Step by step

  1. Include return form from package or print blank copy from website.
  2. Fill out required information including order number, SKU number, and return code.
  3. Pack items securely with return form and invoice.
  4. Drop off at nearest post office or arrange Canada Post pickup.

Categories with their own return window

Category Window Note
In-store purchases 14 days Different policy for items purchased in physical stores

What you cannot return

  • Gift cards , Final sale
  • Underwear , Final sale
  • Swimwear , Final sale
  • Items at 70-80% off , Final sale pricing
  • Buy 1 Get 2 Free promotion items , Final sale promotion
  • Clearance items , Final sale
  • Returns under $5.00 , Below minimum return value

How your refund comes back

You paid with Refund comes back as
Original payment method (general) Original payment method
Gift card Keep gift card for refund
PayPal or Apple/Google Pay (in-store return) Merchandise card
Klarna Mail return; Klarna adjusts payments

Exchanges

Mail exchanges: return for refund, place new order, shipping fee refunded by customer service. Promotion items: in-store only unless all promotion items returned together.

Damaged or defective items

Contact customer support with photo; replacement offered if in stock

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 and/or exchanges for online purchases must be done within 30 days of the order date.
Exchange window days Returns and/or exchanges for online purchases must be done within 30 days of the order date.
Free return shipping The customer is responsible for shipping fees incurred in the return process. These fees are non-refundable.
Return shipping fee The customer is responsible for shipping fees incurred in the return process. These fees are non-refundable.
Receipt required For in-store returns, please bring your items and order invoice (included in your package) to any West49 location near you.
Refund method Refunds will be applied to the original method of payment.
Refund processing days The refund will be applied back onto the original method of payment within 3-5 business days once processed.
In store return for online For in-store returns, please bring your items and order invoice (included in your package) to any West49 location near you.

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