Return guide
Target accepts most unopened items within 90 days — in store or by mail — with shorter windows for electronics and Apple, and a full 365 days for Target-owned brands.
Last reviewed October 2026
Step by step
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For online orders, sign in and go to Orders, then select the item and “Return.”
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Choose to mail it back with a prepaid label or return it to any Target store.
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For in-store returns, bring the item plus receipt, order barcode, or the card used.
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Hand the item to Guest Services or drop the labeled package with the carrier.
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Refunds go back to the original payment method.
Before you return
FAQ
Often yes — Target can look up purchases made with a card, Target Circle, or the Target app; no-receipt returns may require a photo ID and can be limited.
Most items have 90 days (120 for Target Circle Card holders), but electronics are 30 days and Apple products 14 days.
Yes — most Target.com items can be returned free at any Target store or by mail with a prepaid label.
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This guide is a plain-English summary for convenience and was last reviewed in October 2026. Retailer return policies change often and can vary by item, membership, and promotion. Always confirm the current terms on Target's official return policy before relying on it. Order Command is not affiliated with Target.