Costco Return Policy

Last verified: February 17, 2026

★★★★★4.6/5(47 shopper ratings)

Costco has one of the most generous return policies in retail — no time limit on most items. Electronics are limited to 90 days. Membership itself is 100% refundable at any time. They look up purchases via your membership card, so no receipt is ever needed.

Return Window

No Time Limit

Standard items

Receipt Required?

No

See details below

Free Return Shipping?

Yes

In-Store Returns?

Yes

For online purchases

Exceptions & Special Categories

Different return windows than the standard no time limit

Electronics (TVs, projectors, computers, tablets, cameras, drones, major appliances)90 days
Diamonds over 1 caratNo limit
Cigarettes and alcoholNon-returnable

What if I Don't Have a Receipt?

Costco can look up all purchases via membership card. No receipt needed.

How You'll Be Refunded

Original payment method

📋 Official policy: Costco Return Policy Page →

What Shoppers Say About Costco's Return Policy

★★★★★Ease: 5/5Jan 2026

Returned a TV after 80 days, no questions asked. Love Costco.

★★★★★Ease: 5/5Dec 2025

No receipt needed — they look it up by membership. So easy.

★★★★★Ease: 5/5Dec 2025

They took back a mattress I'd had for months. Incredible policy.

★★★★★Ease: 5/5Dec 2025

Best return policy in retail, period.

★★★★Ease: 5/5Nov 2025

Easiest return process of any store. Just bring the item.

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