Target Return Policy

Last verified: February 17, 2026

★★★★4.2/5(52 shopper ratings)

Target offers 90-day returns for most items, with 30 days for electronics. RedCard holders get an extra 30 days (120 total). Target-owned brands (Cat & Jack, All in Motion, etc.) get a full 365-day return window.

Return Window

90 Days

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 90 days

Electronics30 days
Entertainment (music, movies, games)30 days
Apple products15 days
Mobile phones14 days

What if I Don't Have a Receipt?

Target can look up purchases via credit card, Target Circle, or phone number. Without any proof, store credit via merchandise return card.

Holiday Return Extension

🎄 Items purchased Oct 6 - Dec 25 can be returned through Jan 24

How You'll Be Refunded

Original payment method

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What Shoppers Say About Target's Return Policy

★★★★Ease: 5/5Feb 2026

Easy process, but they do check ID for no-receipt returns.

★★★★Ease: 4/5Jan 2026

90 days is generous. RedCard extends it to 120 which is great.

★★★★Ease: 5/5Nov 2025

Returned baby clothes past 90 days, they still took them.

★★★★★Ease: 5/5Nov 2025

Online returns in store are seamless.

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