Sam's Club Return Policy

Last verified: February 17, 2026

★★★★★4.5/5(19 shopper ratings)

Sam's Club has one of the most generous return policies around — most items can be returned at any time with no time limit. Membership is required, and all purchases are tracked under your account so no receipt is ever needed. Electronics and appliances are limited to 90 days; cell phones to 14 days.

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 and major appliances (TVs, computers, cameras)90 days
Cell phones (prepaid, postpaid, no-contract)14 days
Commercial heavy equipment and motorsports30 days
Large diamonds (over 1/4 carat)90 days
Cigarettes and alcoholNon-returnable

What if I Don't Have a Receipt?

Sam's Club members never need a receipt — all purchases are linked to the membership account and can be looked up at any time.

How You'll Be Refunded

Original payment method

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What Shoppers Say About Sam's Club's Return Policy

★★★★Ease: 3/5Feb 2026

Electronics are 90 days which is fair.

★★★★★Ease: 5/5Dec 2025

Almost as good as Costco. Very generous policy.

★★★★★Ease: 3/5Dec 2025

Returned a TV after 60 days with membership lookup.

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