Returns & Refunds
How do I return an item bought in the UK?
Online order
You can either return your items to a store or send it back to us.
Return to a store - Free
- Take your item to the till of any of our UK stores (excluding Jersey and Isle of Man)
- Bring your despatch confirmation email as proof of purchase
Note: UK stores can’t accept returns for items bought outside the UK.
Send it back to us - £2.95 per return
You can send the item back to us using Royal Mail, Evri, InPost or Asda. Royal Mail offer a home collection service.
There’s a processing charge of £2.95 per return. We’ll take this from your refund once your return has been received and approved at our warehouse.
Please keep your proof of postage, we may request it if you contact us. We’ll email you to confirm we’ve received your items, and again when we’ve processed your refund.
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Store purchase
Return your item to one of our stores for free.
Return to a store - Free
- Take your item to the till of any of our UK stores (excluding Jersey and Isle of Man)
- Bring your receipt as proof of purchase.
- Bring your original card. Refunds go to the original payment method only.
Note: UK stores can’t accept returns for items bought outside the UK.
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Orders placed for me by a member of staff in store
Items ordered in store can only be returned to a store and are free of charge.
Return to a store - Free
- Take your item to the till of any of our UK stores (excluding Jersey and Isle of Man)
- Bring your despatch confirmation email as proof of purchase.
- Bring your original card. Refunds go to the original payment method only.
Note: UK stores can’t accept returns for items bought outside the UK.
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How do I return an item bought in the Republic of Ireland?
Online order
You can either return your items to a store or send it back to us.
Return to a store - Free
- Take your item to the till of any of our Republic of Ireland stores
- Bring your despatch confirmation email as proof of purchase
Note: Republic of Ireland stores can’t accept returns for items bought outside the Republic of Ireland..
Drop off your return using drop2shop
This will incur a charge which will depend on your location. You’ll be charged when you create your return
- Please keep your proof of postage, as we may ask to see it if you contact us about your return.
- We’ll email you to confirm we’ve received your items, and again when we’ve processed your refund.
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Store purchase
Return your item to one of our stores for free.
Return to a store - Free
- Take your item to the till of any of our Republic of Ireland stores
- Bring your receipt as proof of purchase.
- Bring your original card. Refunds go to the original payment method only.
Note: Republic of Ireland stores can’t accept returns for items bought outside the Republic of Ireland.
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Orders placed for me by a member of staff in store
Items ordered in store can only be returned to a store and are free of charge.
Return to a store - Free
- Take your item to the till of any of our Republic of Ireland stores
- Bring your despatch confirmation email as proof of purchase.
- Bring your original card. Refunds go to the original payment method only.
Note: Republic of Ireland stores can’t accept returns for items bought outside the Republic of Ireland.
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How do I return an item bought in the rest of the world?
You can send it back to us.
This will incur a charge which will depend on your location.
- Please keep your proof of postage, as we may ask to see it if you contact us about your return.
- We’ll email you to confirm we’ve received your items, and again when we’ve processed your refund.
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When will I get my refund?
How our refunds work
There are two parts to processing your refund
- Your items need to arrive back to us (this typically takes 7-10 days).
- We will then initiate the refund, which may take some time to reach your account (this can take up to 7-10 days).
UK returns via drop off or collection
If you are returning an online order from the UK, we aim to review your return and start your refund within 10 calendar days of dropping off you parcel with your chosen courier or having it collected by a courier.
International returns sent via post
If you are returning an international online order, we aim to review your return and start your refund within 35 calendar days of dropping off you parcel at a return location
If you are returning an item from the Republic of Ireland we aim to review your return and start your refund within 14 calendar days of dropping off you parcel at a return location.
Store returns
If you return a store purchase or an online order to one of our stores, refunds will be processed using the original payment method.If you don't have the original credit or debit card, the refund can be issued onto a River Island Gift Card. We will start your refunds once we have processed the returned items in store.
Refund timelines
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Credit / Debit Card * |
up to 10 calendar days |
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PayPal** |
up to 5 calendar days |
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ApplePay** |
up to 7 calendar days |
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GooglePay** |
up to 7 calendar days |
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Klarna |
up to 7 calendar days |
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Clearpay |
up to 5 calendar days |
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River Island Gift Card |
up to 2 calendar days |
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Ideal |
up to 7 calendar days |
If you haven't received your refund in the above timeline, please contact your payment provider.
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Do I need to pay for my return?
Store returns - Free
There is no return charge for items returned in store, whether bought online or in store. Remember to bring your despatch confirmation email or receipt as proof of purchase.
UK returns sent back to us - £2.95
There’s a processing charge of £2.95 per return. We’ll deduct this from your refund once your return has been received and approved at our warehouse.
International returns - price varies by country
The cost of international returns varies by country. When you create your return, you’ll see the cost for your location and may be asked to pay it during the return process.
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Why was my refund less than expected?
Return charge
There’s a processing charge of £2.95 per return. We’ll take this from your refund once your return has been received and approved at our warehouse.
Promotions
If your original order included a promotion, your refund will reflect the price you paid.
We cannot process returns or exchanges for the following items
- Underwear
- Swimwear without the hygiene strip
- Grooming products
- Pierced jewellery
- Cosmetics if the hygiene seal has been broken
Can I exchange an item?
Online orders
Items purchased online can be exchanged in any of our UK stores (excluding the Isle of Man and Jersey). You cannot exchange an item in a Republic of Ireland store. Don’t forget to bring your despatch confirmation email with you when returning an online order in store for an exchange.
Store purchases
Items purchased or ordered by a member of staff in store can be exchanged at any of our stores.
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Can I return or exchange an item I have received as a gift?
Store purchases
- You can return or exchange a gift within 28 days if you have a gift receipt or regular receipt.
- Returns or exchanges must be made in the UK or Republic of Ireland store where the item was originally bought.
- Refunds are issued onto a River Island gift card.
- If you don’t have a receipt, they may still offer a refund on a gift card for the item’s current selling price.
Online orders
- You can return or exchange an item for free at any River Island store, subject to stock availability. Just bring the despatch confirmation email as proof of purchase.
- To return to our warehouse, the person who placed the order must start the return from their online account. The refund will be issued to the original payment method used by the person who purchased the gift.
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sAre there any items I can’t return?
We cannot process returns or exchanges for the following items
- Underwear
- Swimwear without the hygiene strip
- Grooming products
- Pierced jewellery
- Cosmetics if the hygiene seal has been broken
This does not affect your statutory rights.
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Can I track my return?
Once you have dropped off your return (or had it collected), you will receive emails updates from the return provider on the status of your return.
Please keep your proof of postage as you might need it if you contact us about your return.
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Can I return multiple items from different orders in the same parcel?
No, you should return your orders separately.
If you do accidentally include multiple orders in a single return, there may be a delay to your refund, and a return charge will apply to each order in the parcel.
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Can I get a refund if the price has changed since I ordered it?
As an online business our prices change in response to fashion trends, stock and demand from customers. In this case we will not refund the difference.
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What happens if my card is no longer in use?
We’ll try to refund you to the original payment method used at checkout.
Card expired?
If your account is still open, the refund will go to the bank account linked to your old card.
Here’s how to remove an expired card from your account:
- Sign in
- Select the ‘My orders’ tab
- Select Payment & Billing tab
- From there you can delete your old card details.
Account closed?
Please contact us so we can help sort out your refund.
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How do I return a faulty/damaged item?
To return a faulty item, follow the same steps as a standard return.
If you're creating the return online, select ‘faulty item’ when prompted for the reason.
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How should I pack my return?
We recommend packaging your items in their original inner bags before returning them. This helps protect the items and ensures a smoother returns process.
All items should be clean, unworn and with tags attached. Items should be sent back in their original packaging.
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Where can I find my return QR code?
Once you’ve submitted your online return, your QR code will be sent to the email address associated with your order.
If you don’t see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk folder. If you’ve accidentally deleted the email, please contact us, and we’ll resend it to you.
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What if I selected the wrong courier when I created my return?
You will need to cancel your return and start the process again. Contact us and we will assist you with cancelling your return.
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What if I lost my receipt?
If you’ve lost your receipt, don’t worry, there are still options available:
Store purchases
Please visit any UK or Republic of Ireland stores (excluding the Isle of Man and Jersey), and our team will assist you. We may be able to find your original purchase by asking you some questions about your order.
Online orders
You can sign in to your account and access your order details in the 'My orders' section. Your despatch confirmation email can also be used as proof of purchase.
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