Guides › Faulty Goods and Refunds › Zara Returns and Refunds
Zara Returns and Refunds
Consumer Protection UK is independent and is not connected to Zara. Zara says you have 30 days from the shipping date of an online order, or from the date of purchase in store, to return items in their original condition with all labels. Store returns are free; drop-off returns for online orders cost £2.95, taken from your refund.
At a Glance
Your Rights
What the rules say, with a link to the official source for each.
Zara's Returns Policy
Return Window
Zara says you have 30 days from the shipping date of your order for online purchases, or 30 days from the date of purchase in store. Items must be in their original condition and include all labels. source
Return Options
Zara says you can return items for free at any Zara store. Drop-off returns, for online purchases only, cost £2.95, deducted from your refund. 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 4
Check you are within 30 days and the labels are still on.
Step 2 of 4
Return it free in a Zara store, or use a drop-off point for £2.95.
Step 3 of 4
Keep your receipt or proof of return until your refund arrives.
Step 4 of 4
If the item is faulty, say so: your legal rights apply. Our free letter templates can write it for you.
(Tap the numbers to reveal steps)
Where to Go If It Is Not Put Right
Your options, in order, and when each one applies.
Zara 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.
Zara has separate special return conditions for some items; check them before you buy.
Want Help?
If you would like one of our team to look at your problem, our initial case review is free. We cannot guarantee any outcome and we do not give legal advice.

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
- zara.com/uk/en/help-center/HowToReturn 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