1. What is Namshi's return & exchange policy?
What is the Return & Exchange Period?
For eligible items, you can initiate a return or exchange within 14 days of receiving your order for a smooth and hassle-free process.
Return and Exchange Guidelines
To help us process your return or exchange smoothly, please make sure that:
- product tags
- brand labels
- security tag loop (plastic or metal loop with a tag attached to it) – where applicable
Please note that if an item is returned damaged, incomplete, or does not match the original return request, this might affect your refund.
If the security tag is removed or damaged, your refund will be reduced by up to 30% of the original paid price.
Quality Check
Once we pick up your item, our team will perform a Quality Check to make sure it meets our return requirements. This process usually takes 4-5 days, but may take up to 30 days.
Your refund may be affected if the item:
- Includes accidental or deliberate damage, or damage caused by external factors.
- Does not match the product originally shipped or the item shown in the listing.
- Such as: accessories, packaging, manuals, or required materials.
- If the security tag loop is missing, or damaged, a deduction of up to 30% of the original price may apply based on the Quality Check outcome
- Extra items that are not part of the return request
- Items that are mismatched or from unknown brands
- This includes beauty products or items that cannot be resold for hygiene or safety reasons.
Refund Process for Returns
Once your returned item successfully passes Quality Check, your refund will be processed to your original payment method.
Please note that refund timelines may vary depending on your payment method and location.
Fair Policy Use & Account Activity
To keep our return and exchange process fair and smooth for everyone, we regularly review return activity across customer accounts.
If we notice repeated or abusive return behavior, this may result in
Such behaviour includes, but is not limited to:
Additional Information
2. What is the return policy for items with security tag loops?
Some items are shipped with a Security Tag Loop, which is a plastic or metal loop attached to the product.
To ensure your item remains eligible for return:
If the security tag loop is missing, tampered with, or damage :
3. What is the timeline for Return and Refund?
Once we pick up your item, it will go through a Quality Check before we process your refund. This process usually takes 4-5 days, but may take up to 30 days. Once the item passes Quality Check, your refund will be issued to your original payment method.
Return timelines may vary depending on your original payment method and country. Here’s how it works in each region:
UAE and KSA Return Timeline:
Once your return request is submitted, your item will be picked up within 2 days. The refund process will begin once the item passes Quality Check, and the refund will be issued to your original payment method.
Refund Process:
GCC (Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait) Return Timeline:
Once your return request is submitted, your item will be picked up within 4-5 days. The refund process will begin once the item passes Quality Check, and the refund will be issued to your original payment method.
Refund Process:
4. How do I get my refund?
Refunds are initiated after item pickup and successful Quality Check (QC).
The table below shows the refund process for different payment methods :
| Mode of Payment | Refund Source | Refund Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Credit/Debit Card | The amount will be refunded to your bank account. | 5-7 days |
| Tabby/Tamara | Amount will be refunded to Tabby/Tamara | 24 hours |
| Cash on Delivery/Namshi wallet | Immediately credited to the wallet | Remains in wallet |
Q: If paid by credit/debit card
A: Once your return is approved after Quality Check, your refund will be processed directly to your bank account.
UAE and KSA :
GCC (Oman, Qatar, Bahrain & Kuwait) :
Q: If paid by cash
A: Refunds will be processed to your Namshi wallet immediately once the return is approved, which can be used for future purchases or transferred to your bank account.
If you wish to transfer your wallet credit to your bank account, please contact us using the methods below:
Email: care@namshi.com (24/7)
Phone: (08 AM to 12 AM)
Toll-Free Number for UAE & GCC: +971 800 626744
Toll-Free Number for KSA: 800 2466744
Q: If paid by Tabby/Tamara
A: If you have used Tabby or Tamara to place an order, the refund will be credited back to your Tabby or Tamara account once the return is approved.
Q: If paid by Namshi Wallet
A: Refunds will be processed to your Namshi wallet immediately once the return is approved, which can be used for future purchases.