Debenhams

Returns Information

Returns Policy

This Returns Policy applies to goods ordered online at www.debenhams.com under a contract with Debenhams Brands Limited ("Debenhams") and goods ordered under a contract with a third party seller that sells goods on our website www.debenhams.com or in store (a "Concessionaire Brand"). References in this Returns Policy to "we", "us" or "our" shall be deemed to refer to the relevant Concessionaire Brand where your order relates to a contract with such Concessionaire Brand or, alternatively, to Debenhams where your order relates to a contract with Debenhams.

If you are a customer in the European Economic Area (EEA) and you order an item online, you get 14 calendar days to cancel your order because you have changed your mind. This cancellation period starts from the day you have received all of the items in your order. Find out how to return your item(s) under the “How to return an item” heading below. For the avoidance of doubt, your right to cancel does not apply to an in-store purchase.

For the avoidance of doubt, your right to cancel does not apply to:

  • an in-store purchase;
  • perishable items (including but not limited to food, alcohol or flowers);
  • unwrapped computer software (including CDs and DVDs);
  • custom-made items and personalised items; and vitamins or supplements where the seal has been broken.

If you receive faulty goods, you may also have a right to return these goods and/or to ask us to repair or replace them or get a refund.

Items must be returned within 28 days of receipt. Items bought in store can only be returned direct to the store. Any Debenhams products including beauty which were purchased online can only be returned online and will not be accepted in store.

For hygiene reasons, we cannot offer returns or refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics (including beauty products), pierced jewellery, vitamins and supplements, medicines, toiletries, swimwear or lingerie if the product or item has been used, if the hygiene or product seal has been broken or is no longer in place or if the product is not in its original packaging (if applicable), unless faulty. Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors.

We do not offer any refund or return in respect of:

  • products which are not returned in a saleable condition;
  • perishable items (including but not limited to food, alcohol or flowers);
  • unwrapped computer software (including CDs and DVDs);
  • custom-made items and personalised items; and vitamins or supplements where the seal has been broken.

Where we suspect fraudulent activity, including but not limited to circumstances where there are suspicious claims relating to orders having been placed, but not received, or if we suspect that you are returning items after they have been used or worn, or items returned do not match what you ordered, we reserve the right to withhold refunds and block your account (and any associated accounts) from placing orders in future. If this happens to you and you think we’ve made a mistake, you can Contact Us and we will discuss the matter with you further.

Faulty Goods

We’re really sorry to hear that you’ve received an item that’s not in perfect condition. So that we can get this fixed for you please head over to our Contact Us section.

To help us get this fixed for you ASAP, when you first contact us please include the following information;

  • Your name
  • Order number
  • Product name and code
  • Picture of the fault
  • Description of the fault

(The product name and code can be found on your order confirmation email).

If you contact us via the form here please have an image of the faulty item ready for when you receive a reply as you won’t be able to attach the image on the form just yet.

Cancelling a contract under the consumer contracts regulations (online orders only)

If you’re a customer in the UK or EEA, you have the legal right to cancel your contract if you change your mind until 14 days after you receive (or someone you nominate receives) the products, unless the products are split into several deliveries over different days. In this case you will have until 14 days after the day you (or someone you nominate) receives the last product ordered under that contract.

For the avoidance of doubt, your right to cancel does not apply to:

  • an in-store purchase;
  • perishable items (including but not limited to food, alcohol or flowers);
  • unwrapped computer software (including CDs and DVDs);
  • custom-made items and personalised items; and vitamins or supplements where the seal has been broken.

If you wish to cancel a contract under this section, you just need to communicate this to us within the timescale set out above. If you wish to cancel a Contract with Debenhams.com Online Limited and/or the Concession Brand, the easiest way to do this is to contact us by email at customerservices@debenhams.co.uk. If you wish to cancel a Contract with Debenhams Brand Limited. You may use a copy of the cancellation form available here, but you are not required to do so.

If you’re cancelling your contract with us but have already received your order, you’ll need to return the item(s) to us, see how to do this below. You'll then receive a full refund as per the policy above.

Please note, we cannot offer refunds on cosmetics and pierced jewellery or on swimwear and lingerie (if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken).

All returns are quality checked – items should be returned in a new and unused condition with labels and tags attached and wherever possible sent back in the original packaging. Refunds will not be given if they do not comply with our returns policy.

For the avoidance of doubt, your right to cancel does not apply to an in-store purchase.

How to return an item & how much does it cost?

Please note a returns charge (listed below) will be deducted from your refund amount. The process for returning your products is dependant on whether the individual item was supplied by Debenhams or by a Concession Brand.

In order to check if your individual item is from a Concession Brand, please check our Concession Brand list here before returning your Products.

For items supplied under a contract with Debenhams:

Online

You've got 28 days to send something back to us from the day you receive it. Please use a trackable service and keep your proof of postage receipt until after your refund is processed.

There will be a £1.99 charge per return. If you are returning one parcel you will be charged a £1.99 fee however if multiple parcels are returned you will incur a £1.99 fee per parcel.

If you’ve received an item that’s not in perfect condition please email us here so we can get this fixed for you.

No packaging, no problem! Just pop your items in something non see-through, sealable & waterproof. Items must be unwashed, unworn and with the original labels still attached

Please keep your orders separate, as returning more than 1 order in 1 parcel may delay your refund.

  1. Repack your items.
  2. Login to our returns portal. You will need your order number and email/last 4 digits of your phone number.
  3. Select your preferred return option (Print returns label at home or in store options).
  4. Once you have processed your return in the portal you're ready to post it off! Make sure you keep proof of postage!
  5. Keep an eye on your return tracking. You'll get an email once we receive your returned item.

Start a return now

We've gone paperless! You'll no longer receive a delivery note in your parcel.

For hygiene reasons, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics (including beauty products), pierced jewellery, swimwear or lingerie (if the hygiene or product seal has been broken or is no longer in place). Items must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Once a refund has been approved by us we will refund your payment to your original payment method (i.e. card, etc) within 14 days. Please be aware that the refund can then take up to 5 days to appear in your bank depending on who you bank with.

Unfortunately we don't offer an exchange facility. Simply return your item(s) and reorder for a replacement. Your refund will be processed once we've received your unwanted items.

For items supplied under a contract with a Concessionaire Partners:

Online

Please return the item direct to the Concessionaire Brand that supplied the item by using their returns process. To do so, please follow the instructions provided to return your item that are set out in the delivery note enclosed in your parcel.

Please note a one off return fee of £1.99 will be deducted from your refund amount. Returns are FREE for premier customers.

You will receive a confirmation email once the Concessionaire Brand has received your parcel and a refund has been processed by the Concessionaire Brand.

Unfortunately we don't offer an exchange facility. Simply return your item(s) and reorder for a replacement. Your refund will be processed once we've received your unwanted items.

For items supplied under a contract with Debenhams and Our Concession Partners

In the event of a single order consiting of multiple items in which some items are deliverd by Debenhams and some by our Concession Partners, a £1.99 fee will be charged per parcel for any Debenhams items returned. A one off fee of £1.99 will be charged for any concession items (regardless of the number of parcels or number of partners you are returning to)

Can I have an exchange instead of a refund?

Unfortunately we don't offer an exchange facility. Simply return your item(s) and reorder for a replacement. Your refund will be processed once we've received your unwanted items.