Why did H&M refund me on a gift card instead of my card?

Two reasons. (1) If the original purchase used an H&M gift card, the refund is **always** sent back to a new e-gift card by policy. (2) If you only had a gift receipt, you get store credit rather than cash. However, Trustpilot reviewers report H&M occasionally issues gift cards on standard card returns without consent — that's not policy. Reply quoting the terms, which say refunds go back to the original payment method, and demand it be reversed to your card.

How do I cancel my H&M membership?

Membership is free, so this is about closing the account, not stopping a charge. Sign in to **hm.com → My Account → 'Go to My Privacy Portal'** and follow the deletion flow. The membership terms also let you cancel by contacting Customer Service. Note: once cancelled you'll only be able to use **guest checkout** online, you'll lose accrued points, and any redeemed discount reward cannot be reused.

Can I return H&M items to a store if I bought online?

Yes for almost everything — bring the item, all tags attached, and your order confirmation (printed or in-app) to any H&M store within 30 days. The refund is triggered at the till. **Exception:** H&M HOME items bought online must be returned **by mail** — stores can't process them. Furniture must be disassembled and returned in original packaging. In-store returns are also the only way to exchange (online orders cannot be exchanged by mail).

Does H&M charge a return shipping fee?

In-store returns are always free. Mail returns deduct a fee from your refund if you're not an H&M Member — roughly **$5.99 in the US, $3.99 in Canada**, with similar amounts in other markets. Joining the free H&M Member loyalty programme before you ship the return is the simplest way to dodge the fee. Faulty items shouldn't incur a return fee — request a prepaid label via Customer Service citing the defect.

What if H&M ignores my refund request?

Escalate in writing. Email **customerservice.uk@hm.com** (UK) with your order number, return tracking and the date the warehouse signed for it, and reference H&M's own commitment to refund within 14 days. If silence continues past 30 days, raise a chargeback with your card issuer (Section 75 in the UK for purchases over £100; chargeback in the US/EU). For UK shoppers, escalate to **Resolver** or the **Retail ADR scheme**; in the US, file with the BBB.

Can I cancel an H&M order paid with Klarna?

Yes — but the process splits. Cancel/return the order through H&M as normal (My Account or Customer Service). Then on **Klarna's side**, report the return in the Klarna app; your Klarna invoice is put on hold until H&M's warehouse confirms receipt, then Klarna closes or refunds it. Don't pay the Klarna invoice in the meantime — and if the invoice is due before H&M processes the return, message Klarna for an extension to avoid late fees.

Can I return final sale items to H&M?

No. Anything marked **Final Sale** is non-returnable and non-exchangeable, even unworn and with tags, and store managers have refused returns in this category per BBB and Trustpilot complaints. The same applies to opened cosmetics, fabric face masks, pierced earrings, hosiery, panties and swimwear without the hygiene seal intact. If the item is **faulty** (not just unwanted), statutory rights override the Final Sale label — push for a refund or replacement under the UK Consumer Rights Act / EU Consumer Sales Directive.

What happens if H&M sends me the wrong item?

Contact Customer Service immediately with photos and your order number — H&M's stated process is to return the wrong item for a refund and re-order the correct one (they don't do direct swaps by mail). Trustpilot reviews show this can go badly: agents have insisted the right item was sent or offered only 20% off. Stand firm, attach photos of the packing slip and the item received, and quote distance-selling law requiring delivery of goods 'in conformity with the contract'.

REFUND GUIDE

How to Get an H&M Refund to Your Card, Not a Gift Card.

Inside 30 days you have a statutory cancellation right in most jurisdictions (UK CCR, EU Directive 2011/83, US state auto-renewal laws). Outside it, you've still got tools — a clear email, a card-issuer chargeback, the lot. Here's the playbook for H&M.

Last verified today against H&M’s own Terms · UK, US, and EU rights covered below

The short answer

H&M gives you 30 days from receipt to return most items for a refund to your original payment method. Card refunds are issued within 14 days of the warehouse receiving and inspecting your return; gift-card payments are refunded to an e-gift card. Mail returns from non-Members have a small shipping fee deducted. Designer collabs (e.g. Glen Martens, Mugler, Rabanne) get only a 7-day window, and Final Sale, opened cosmetics, pierced jewellery, underwear and unsealed swimwear are non-returnable.

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What H&M actually says

“You may cancel or return your order from the date you place the order until 30 days after purchase. … We will provide a refund attempting to use the same method used to make the payment … as soon as possible and at the latest within 14 days of receiving your notice of cancellation”
— verbatim from H&M’s terms

30-day cancellation windowPro-rata refund: noStatutory cooling-off: 14 days in UK + EU on new subs

What you can claim, by region

Consumer law varies by where you live. The strongest hook for your country is the one to lead with when you contact the company — pick the one that applies and quote it in your email.

United States

Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA)
Dispute any credit-card charge in writing within 60 days.
For US credit-card payments, the FCBA gives you 60 days from the statement date to dispute a H&M charge in writing. Your card issuer is required to investigate and may withhold the disputed amount during the process.
California ARL refund right
Refund if cancel was blocked or unclear.
If H&M made it hard to cancel under California ARL, you’re entitled to a refund of charges taken since the obstruction. Multiple class actions (including against Adobe + Hulu) have set the precedent.
FTC enforcement actions
FTC has won refunds against subscription dark-patterns.
The FTC has secured $100M+ in refunds from companies running dark-pattern cancel flows (Amazon Prime, Vonage). Document H&M’s flow, file at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

United Kingdom

Section 75, Consumer Credit Act
Credit card issuer is jointly liable. £100-£30,000.
For UK credit-card charges between £100 and £30,000, your card issuer is jointly liable with H&M for any breach. Call your bank, say “Section 75 claim”, send evidence. Usually resolved in 2-4 weeks.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013
Full refund within the 14-day window.
Inside 14 days of starting any H&M subscription, you’re entitled to a full refund of any payment taken — no questions, no policy override.
Citizens Advice + Trading Standards
For repeated bad-faith refusals.
Free escalation lane: file with Citizens Advice (08082231133), they pass it to Trading Standards. Slow (8-12 weeks) but creates a paper trail H&M can’t ignore.

European Union

Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU
14-day withdrawal across all EU member states.
EU-wide statutory right to withdraw and recover any payment within 14 days of subscription start. Mirrored in local law in every EU country.
ECC-Net cross-border escalation
EU Consumer Centre network mediates against EU sellers.
If H&M is based in another EU country, your local European Consumer Centre will mediate the dispute for free. List of national contacts at commission.europa.eu.

Worldwide

Card-issuer chargeback
Visa/Mastercard chargeback works everywhere they do.
Open a chargeback for “subscription not cancelled” or “services not as described” — your bank initiates, H&M has ~45 days to defend. Works regardless of where H&M is headquartered.
PayPal Buyer Protection
If you paid via PayPal, open a dispute.
PayPal’s Buyer Protection covers “item not as described” — applies to subscription services that didn’t deliver. Resolution typically within 20 days.

The 4-step refund email

Email the right address
Use customerservice.uk@hm.com — the route yoink has verified actually gets read for H&M.
Use a clear subject line
Subject: Refund Request — [your account email]

Send this body

Hi H&M team,

I'm writing to request a refund for my recent H&M subscription charge.

Under applicable consumer-protection law (the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, EU Directive 2011/83/EU, or US state auto-renewal laws — whichever applies in my jurisdiction), I'm exercising my right to cancel and to recover the payment in full. Please confirm by reply that the cancellation has taken effect and that the refund will be processed to my original payment method.

If your policy allows a pro-rata refund for any unused service, I'd appreciate that being applied here.

Best,
[your name]

Wait 7-14 days, then escalate
If you haven’t heard back in 14 days, see “If they refuse” below — Section 75 is the next stop.

Refund FAQ for H&M

H&M's terms commit to refunding **within 14 days of receiving your return notice**, and in practice card refunds post about 14 days after the warehouse receives the parcel. In-store returns trigger the refund immediately at the till, though your bank may take 3–5 days to clear it. Klarna, PayPal and gift-card refunds don't have a published timeline. If 14 days pass with no email confirmation, contact Customer Service with your order number.