IKEA Refund Timelines
"Up to 10 days" is the most common refund timeline. Here is what typically happens within that window and when to follow up.
Return processed
Usually 1-3 business days after scan. IKEA emails to confirm the refund has started.
Money in your account
Depends on your bank. Credit cards usually post within 3-5 business days; debit and bank transfer 5-10.
When to follow up
If 10 business days pass and you still do not see it, contact IKEA with the refund email and your statement. They will trace it.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my refund pending forever?
Often a bank-side authorization release. Your bank can confirm by transaction ID.
Will IKEA refund original shipping?
Only if the return is due to IKEA's error (damaged, wrong item, etc.).
Related guides
The IKEA Return Process
How to return an item to IKEA — from request to refund — with the rules that catch first-time returners.
How IKEA Refunds Work
What happens between dropping off a return and seeing the money back — including refund methods and timing.
How to Exchange Items on IKEA
Swap sizes, colors, or models on a IKEA order — when exchange is faster than a refund and reorder.
Return Eligibility on IKEA
Which IKEA items are returnable, which are not, and how the window varies by category.