Barnes & Noble Return Policy
Returning Items Bought from Barnes & Noble.com
If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for a refund. We will issue a refund to your original form of payment for items returned within 14 days. All returned items must be in their original condition; shrink-wrapped products must be unopened.
The packing slip in your shipment has specific instructions for returns. We provide a pre-printed return label with our Returns Department Address.
Your packing slip is not a prepaid mailing label. Customers must pay for return shipping.
Please note: Textbook purchases and Textbook Rental orders placed on BN.com cannot be returned to Barnes & Noble stores.
Returning Most Items
Returns are accepted within 14 days of the date that you received your order. All returned items must be in their original condition; shrink-wrapped products must be unopened.
- Books • DVDs • CDs • Toys and Games
Barnes & Noble Returns Department
1 Barnes and Noble Way
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Contact Information
Customer Service: 1-800-THE-BOOK (1-800-843-2665)
International Customer Service: 1-201-559-3882
Monday – Friday, 8 am to 11 pm ET Saturday & Sunday, 9 am to 11 pm ET
Please note: Shipping charges are non-refundable.
The Following Items are Not Accepted at the Above Address
- NOOK returns – See “Returning NOOK Devices” below for more information.
- Marketplace items – See “Returning Marketplace (Other Seller) Items” below for more information.
Refunds will not be approved if NOOK devices and/or Marketplace items are sent there.
If you have compatibility or quality issues with a NOOK Audiobooks purchase, please call Customer Service at 1-800-THE-BOOK (1-800-843-2665). If you are calling from outside the United States, dial 201-559-3882.
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