Wish

Last verified: August 18, 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
up to 10 business days
Restocking fee
Not specified

Wish allows returns within 30 days of delivery for most items. Return shipping costs are deducted from your refund, and you must contact support to start the process.

How returns work

To return an item, check your order history to verify the item is eligible for return, then contact Wish support to initiate the return within 30 days of delivery. You will receive a prepaid return label and must ship the item back within 30 days if required.

Exclusions and restrictions

Wish does not accept returns on final sale items, custom made or personalized goods, opened sealed health and hygiene items, opened sealed audio/video/software, perishables, services from local providers, undergarments, swimwear, or opened sealed apparel. These restrictions apply for hygiene, health, or merchant policy reasons.

Refunds

Refunds are issued to your original form of payment. The return shipping fee is deducted from your refund amount. Refunds take up to 10 business days to process after your return is received.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to return something to Wish?

You have 30 days from the date of delivery to initiate a return with Wish support. You must ship the item back within 30 days if a prepaid label is required.

Do I have to pay for return shipping?

Return shipping costs are not free. The shipping fee will be deducted from your refund amount.

When will I get my refund?

Refunds are processed up to 10 business days after your return is received. The money is returned to your original form of payment.

Can I exchange an item instead of returning it?

Size or color exchanges may be offered by sellers when available after you start the return process. Exchanges are available within the 30 day window, subject to seller availability.

What items cannot be returned?

Wish does not accept returns on items marked as final sale, custom made or personalized products, opened sealed health products, opened sealed media or software, perishables, undergarments, swimwear, or opened sealed clothing. Services from local providers are also non returnable.

Do I need original packaging to return an item?

Original packaging is required in some cases. Wish does not publish which specific items or conditions require original packaging, so you should ask support when you initiate your return.

How do I start a return?

Contact Wish support to initiate your return within 30 days of delivery. You will need to verify that your item is eligible for return by checking your order history first.

Step by step

  1. Check your order history to verify item eligibility for return.
  2. Contact support to initiate a return within 30 days of delivery.
  3. Receive prepaid return label and ship item back within 30 days if required.

Categories with their own return window

Category Window Note
apparel 30 days Returnable within 30 Day Window with exceptions for undergarments, swimwear, or opened sealed items.

What you cannot return

  • Final sale items , Merchant marked as non-returnable
  • Custom-made or personalized goods , Custom or personalized nature
  • Opened sealed health & hygiene items , Hygiene and health protection concerns
  • Opened sealed audio, video, or software , Unsealed after delivery
  • Perishables or rapidly deteriorating goods , Deteriorate or expire rapidly
  • Services from local providers , Subject to provider's policies
  • Undergarments and swimwear , Hygiene reasons
  • Opened sealed apparel , Hygiene reasons

Exchanges

Size or color exchanges may be offered by sellers when available after starting return process.

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 Items purchased on Wish are eligible for return: 30 days after delivery with the return window beginning on the day of delivery, or within 30 days of the maximum delivery date.
Exchange window days Exchange of size or color may be offered by sellers, when available, after you start the return process.
Free return shipping You will bear the cost of the return shipping, which shall be deducted from the amount refunded to you.
Return shipping fee You will bear the cost of the return shipping, which shall be deducted from the amount refunded to you.
Original packaging required Previously sealed goods which have been opened after delivery, and would not be suitable for return for reasons of hygiene or health protection
Refund method Wish will process a refund on behalf of the seller to your original form of payment, along with any shipping costs you incurred when you purchased the product
Refund processing days Depending on your financial institution, refunds to your original form of payment can take up to 10 business days to be credited.

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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.