Menards Return Policy

Last verified: February 18, 2026

★★★★3.5/5(12 shopper ratings)

Menards offers a 90-day return window for most items in original condition with the original receipt. Without a receipt, you receive a Merchandise Credit Check (store credit) at the current selling price. Special order items, cut materials, mixed paint, and hazardous materials cannot be returned. Online orders can be returned to any Menards store.

Return Window

90 Days

Standard items

Receipt Required?

Yes

See details below

Free Return Shipping?

No

In-Store Returns?

Yes

For online purchases

Exceptions & Special Categories

Different return windows than the standard 90 days

Items without receipt (exchange or store credit only)90 days
Special order itemsNon-returnable
Cut lumber, pipe, or wireNon-returnable
Gas and propaneNon-returnable
Paint (mixed to order)Non-returnable
Hazardous materialsNon-returnable
Perishable itemsNon-returnable

What if I Don't Have a Receipt?

Without a receipt: Merchandise Credit Check only, issued at the current selling price. Valid ID required.

How You'll Be Refunded

Original payment method with receipt within 90 days; Merchandise Credit Check without receipt

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What Shoppers Say About Menards's Return Policy

★★★★★Ease: 3/5Feb 2026

Staff was helpful finding my purchase.

★★★★Ease: 3/5Jan 2026

Returned a tool without a receipt — got store credit.

★★★★Ease: 3/5Jan 2026

The 11% rebate is great but confusing vs actual price matching.

★★★★★Ease: 4/5Dec 2025

Special order items are truly non-returnable, no exceptions.

★★★★Ease: 3/5Nov 2025

90 days is solid. Similar to Home Depot and Lowe's.

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