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Temu Returns and Refunds
Consumer Protection UK is independent and is not connected to Temu. Temu says you can return most items within 90 days of purchase under its own policy, on top of your legal 14-day right to cancel. Your first return on each order is free. Some items, such as unsealed hygiene products and made-to-order items, cannot be returned.
At a Glance
Your Rights
What the rules say, with a link to the official source for each.
Temu's Returns Policy
Return Windows
Temu says you have a legal right to withdraw within 14 days of receiving the items, then 14 days to send them back. Under its own voluntary policy you can return within 90 days of purchase; some electronics and large appliances have a 45 or 60 day window shown on the product page. source
Free Returns
Temu says return shipping is free for your first return on each order; later returns on that order are at your own expense. source
What Cannot Be Returned
Temu says it excludes hygiene products whose seal was removed after delivery, sealed audio, video or software once unsealed, products made to your specifications, and products that may deteriorate or expire rapidly. source
Refunds
Temu says legal withdrawals are refunded within 14 days of the seller being told, though it may wait until the item is received or you show it was sent back. Voluntary returns are refunded after the item is received and checked. The refund may be reduced for damage or missing parts you caused. source
Your Legal Rights
Cooling-off Period
Most online and phone orders have a 14-day cooling-off period, but goods that are clearly personalised or made to your specification are excluded. Made-to-measure items for non-standard sizes are an example. source
Reject Within 30 Days
Within 30 days of delivery you can usually reject faulty goods and get a refund. You will normally need to show the fault. source
Refund Deadline
Refunds must be paid without undue delay, and within 14 days of the trader agreeing you are entitled to one. source
What Goods Must Be
Goods you buy from a business must be as described, of satisfactory quality and fit for their purpose (Consumer Rights Act 2015). Your contract is with the seller, not the manufacturer, so the seller is the one to complain to. source
Time Limits to Know
Miss a deadline and you can lose a right. Check the dates on your own paperwork.
- 30 daysReject a faulty item for a full refund30 days from delivery, or from when any installation is finished
- 14 daysRefund once agreedWithin 14 days of the seller agreeing you are entitled to one
Steps to Take
Step 1 of 5
Decide whether you are cancelling within 14 days of receipt (legal right) or using Temu's 90-day policy.
Step 2 of 5
Start the return in the Temu app or website and keep proof of postage.
Step 3 of 5
Use your first free return carefully: later returns on the same order cost you.
Step 4 of 5
If an item is faulty, say so: your legal rights to a refund apply. Our free letter templates can write it for you.
Step 5 of 5
If Temu will not refund, contact your card provider.
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Where to Go If It Is Not Put Right
Your options, in order, and when each one applies.
Temu Customer Service
Start here for a return or refund. Keep your order number and proof of return.
The Retailer's Complaints Team
Always start here, in writing, and say which remedy you want.
Your Card or Credit Provider
If you paid by credit card or regulated buy now pay later and the shop will not put it right.
Citizens Advice Consumer Service
Free advice, and help deciding whether to start a small claim, once the seller has not put it right.
Good to Know
Small things that make your complaint stronger.
Under the legal 14-day right, original shipping is refundable; under Temu's own 90-day policy it is not.
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Lead reviewer
Luke Marley
Founder and Lead Reviewer
Luke founded CPUK in 2026 after seeing how hard it is for ordinary people to get problems with companies put right. He oversees our guides and checks them against official sources.
Research by Katie Burt, Co-founder and Operations Lead (17 years in the care sector, including managing services for vulnerable adults), and the CPUK Research Team. Researched with AI-assisted research tools, then checked and corrected by our team.
Last checked: 12 October 2026. We are not paid by the companies we write about. Adverts never affect our guidance. Read our editorial policy.
Sources and official links
- temu.com/uk/return-and-refund-policy.html Checked 12 October 2026
- nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/exemptions-right-cancel-consumer-contracts Checked 12 October 2026
- nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/what-do-if-problems-arise-supplied-goods Checked 12 October 2026
- fca.org.uk/consumers/buy-now-pay-later Checked 8 October 2026
- citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/legal-system/small-claims/deciding-whether-to-make-a-small-claim Checked 8 October 2026