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Set up returns, process refunds, and handle exceptions correctly on Walmart US.

Overview

Your guide to managing returns and refunds on Walmart US.

Walmart requires sellers to follow clear return, refund, and dispute guidelines to maintain customer trust and marketplace performance. This guide explains how to configure your return settings, handle refunds and exceptions, manage disputes, and report on return activity, helping you stay compliant while listing through Streamoid.

Key Returns & Refund Setup

Follow these core steps to manage Walmart US returns and refunds effectively:

Return Window & Eligibility

Standard return window: 30 days from delivery
Some categories may have shorter or longer windows
Items must meet Walmart’s condition requirements to be eligible

Fulfillment Type & Responsibility

Seller-Fulfilled Orders

Seller manages customer service, returns, and refunds
US-based return address required
Seller must provide return shipping labels when applicable

Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS)

Walmart handles returns and refunds
Returned inventory processed by Walmart warehouses

Refund Timelines

Refunds must be issued within 2 business days of return receipt
Full refunds for unopened/unused items
Partial refunds allowed for damaged or used products (category-dependent)

Return Shipping Rules

Seller pays return shipping for:

Defective items
Incorrect items
Damaged shipments

Customer may pay return shipping for change-of-mind returns

Invoice & Documentation

Some categories require invoices or proof of purchase
Invoices must match the item, quantity, and seller information
Invoice format should meet Walmart’s documentation standards

Exceptions, Disputes & Claims

Return Exceptions

Walmart allows exceptions such as:

Returnless refunds (low-value items)
Non-returnable items (category-based)
Late returns with valid customer justification

Customer Disputes

Disputes may arise due to:

Refund delays
Incorrect return handling
Damaged or missing items

Timely responses help protect seller performance.

Chargebacks & Claims

Walmart may reverse payments if policies aren’t followed
Sellers can submit evidence for disputes
Strong documentation improves dispute outcomes

Monitoring & Reporting

Track return performance to prevent issues:

Monitor return rates by SKU
Identify products with frequent return reasons
Review refund timelines
Track dispute outcomes

Use insights to improve product data & imagery

How It Works (Inside Streamoid)

Streamoid helps reduce returns and manage exceptions through better listings and insights:

AI-enhanced product content reduces misrepresentation
Accurate attribute mapping prevents wrong-item returns
Image QA ensures customers see the correct product
Variation validation prevents size/color errors
Insights highlight high-return SKUs
Monitoring tools help spot patterns and exceptions

Comparison Table

Returns Stage	Without Streamoid	With Streamoid
Return Setup	Manual configuration	Guided setup
Refund Timelines	Easy to miss	Policy-aligned
Exception Handling	Reactive	Proactive insights
Dispute Management	Documentation gaps	Structured data
Return Analysis	Limited visibility	SKU-level insights
Customer Experience	Inconsistent	Improved accuracy