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Microsoft Store return policy
Most physical products bought online can be returned for a full refund within 60 days of receipt, if returned in like-new condition with original packaging.
- Refund
- Full refund after Microsoft receives and inspects the return, typically to the original payment method within 3-5 business days.
- Cost to return
- Free, with a prepaid return shipping label.
Sale and final-sale items
- Final sale: Digital downloads, apps, games, and add-on content
- Final sale: Digital gift cards and service/subscription cards (e.g., Skype, Xbox Live)
- Final sale: ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X
- Final sale: Surface Hub, HoloLens, and Windows DevKit
- Final sale: Single items from a bundle (the whole bundle must be returned)
- Final sale: Opened or non-like-new items missing parts or packaging
US vs Canada
Not confirmed: the store's site didn't state its terms.
- Window
- 60 days from delivery
- Cost to return
- Free, with a prepaid return shipping label.
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How long do I have to return something to Microsoft Store?
60 days, counted from the day it's delivered.
Does Microsoft Store charge for returns?
Free, with a prepaid return shipping label.
How does Microsoft Store refund a return?
Full refund after Microsoft receives and inspects the return, typically to the original payment method within 3-5 business days.
Can I return sale or final-sale items to Microsoft Store?
These can't be returned: Digital downloads, apps, games, and add-on content; Digital gift cards and service/subscription cards (e.g., Skype, Xbox Live); ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X; Surface Hub, HoloLens, and Windows DevKit; Single items from a bundle (the whole bundle must be returned); Opened or non-like-new items missing parts or packaging.
Is Microsoft Store's return policy different in Canada?
In Canada: 60 days to return it. Cost to return: Free, with a prepaid return shipping label. (Not confirmed on the store's site.)
How do I know if my Microsoft Store order can still be returned?
Paste the product link, upload the receipt, or forward the order email to orders@tagson.app: TagsOn works out your exact last day to return it and emails you if the price drops before then.
Source: Microsoft Store's returns page · checked 2026-11-01. Policies change; confirm on the store's site before you ship a return.