Best Buy Return Policy

Last verified: February 17, 2026

★★★★3.5/5(44 shopper ratings)

Best Buy offers a standard 15-day return window. My Best Buy Plus and Total members get 60 days. Activatable devices (phones, tablets) are strictly 14 days. Restocking fees may apply to opened items in certain categories.

Return Window

15 Days

Standard items

Receipt Required?

Yes

See details below

Free Return Shipping?

Yes

In-Store Returns?

Yes

For online purchases

Exceptions & Special Categories

Different return windows than the standard 15 days

Activatable devices (phones, tablets, wearables)14 days
My Best Buy Plus/Total members60 days
Appliances & TVs15 days

What if I Don't Have a Receipt?

Best Buy can look up purchases via My Best Buy account, credit card, or phone number.

Holiday Return Extension

🎄 Items purchased Oct 24 - Jan 14 can be returned through Jan 14

How You'll Be Refunded

Original payment method

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What Shoppers Say About Best Buy's Return Policy

★★★★★Ease: 4/5Dec 2025

Totaltech membership extending to 60 days is nice but expensive.

★★★★Ease: 3/5Dec 2025

Opened laptop return was surprisingly smooth.

★★★★★Ease: 3/5Nov 2025

Restocking fee on some items is annoying.

★★★★Ease: 3/5Nov 2025

15 days is too short for electronics. Should be 30 minimum.

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