Quick answer: most items can be returned to Eddie Bauer within 30 days. 2 exceptions below can shorten or change that.
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We read Eddie Bauer's policy pages ourselves and last checked them on October 13, 2026. Every rule below links to its source.
Eddie Bauer return policy at a glance
| What you bought | Return rule |
|---|---|
| Most items | 30 days |
| Final sale items | No returns or exchanges |
| No proof of purchase | Merchandise credit at the current price |
How returns work at Eddie Bauer
- Online and phone orders can be returned within 30 days of delivery, unworn with tags and original packaging.
- U.S. customers can pay $3.50 for a prepaid return at checkout; otherwise a $10 restocking fee comes out of the refund.
- Size exchanges of the same style and color are free (one per item). Original shipping is not refunded.
Can you return to Eddie Bauer without a receipt?
Eddie Bauer's return policy pages we checked do not spell out a no-receipt rule. Keep your receipt or order email, and ask at the store before you count on a refund. Compare other stores in our no-receipt returns guide.
Eddie Bauer holiday return policy
Online orders placed November 18 to December 25 get a 45-day return period.
All extended holiday windows we track are on one page: holiday return policies 2026.
Free shipping at Eddie Bauer
Eddie Bauer ships free on U.S. orders of $99 or more.
More detail, including how much you need to add to your cart: Eddie Bauer free shipping.
How Eddie Bauer compares
Eddie Bauer's standard 30-day window is right at the middle of the 229 stores we track with a fixed window (the median is 30 days). See every store side by side in our return window comparison.
Other clothing & shoes stores:
- Old Navy return policy: 30 days, shipping free at $50
- Gap return policy: 30 days, shipping free at $50
- lululemon return policy: 30 days, shipping not listed
- Nike return policy: 60 days, shipping free at $50
Sources
We took every rule on this page from Eddie Bauer's own website and checked it on October 13, 2026. Policies change, sometimes without notice, so confirm on Eddie Bauer's site before you rely on a deadline.
Spotted a change? Tell us and we will recheck it. Past changes are in our policy change log.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you have to return something to Eddie Bauer?
30 days for most items. Exceptions include: Final sale items: no returns or exchanges; No proof of purchase: merchandise credit at the current price.
Can you return to Eddie Bauer without a receipt?
Eddie Bauer's policy pages we checked do not spell out a no-receipt rule. Ask at the store first.
Does Eddie Bauer have free shipping?
Eddie Bauer ships free on U.S. orders of $99 or more.
Does Eddie Bauer extend returns for the holidays?
Online orders placed November 18 to December 25 get a 45-day return period.
