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  • No positive aspects were mentioned in the reviews.

Negative Highlights

  • Refunds for returned items are often delayed or denied without clear proof.
  • Customer service is hard to reach and relies on unhelpful automated bots.
  • Shipping errors can lead to packages being returned and refunds stalled.
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Mar 9, 2026

I've been a loyal Zara customer for years and spend a few thousand dollars annually shopping with them. I often place large orders and return items that don't fit or when I find better prices. Recently I returned several packages from a large order. Most of the items were refunded without issue, but one item worth about $25 was never refunded, even though it was included in the return shipment. For the past two months I've been contacting Zara customer service through chat. Each time I was told the case would be escalated and someone would follow up, but no one ever did. Today I was finally told the item was "not received," which is frustrating because from a customer's perspective there is no way to prove every item was inside the package once it leaves your hands. It appears to be a warehouse discrepancy, yet the customer is left responsible. The amount itself isn't significant, but the principle and the lack of follow-up from customer service are disappointing. After years of shopping with Zara, I expected better support. My advice to other customers: if you return items by mail, keep detailed records and be cautious when returning multiple items in one package. If there's a discrepancy, it may be very difficult to resolve.

Jan 28, 2026

Do not ever and I never buy anything from Zara online. They split my order into 2 deliveries and then didn't address the second package correctly (Royal Mail confirmed that in writing) so it was returned to Zara. Zara said I would have to wait until they received it back to process my refund and up until today I have still not received it. I anticipate them saying they didn't receive it back from Royal Mail and refusing to refund my money. You can' t get a hold of anyone in customer service in person and the Whatsapp line has a bot responding to your communications. Avoid like the plague unless you want weeks of trying to manage the chaos to end up with no delivery or refunds. I suspect there customer service team is located in Spain because they have either weak or non- existent consumer protection laws or enforcement. Very clever scam they have going on here.

Oct 8, 2025

I returned my online order No. *******3715 properly — with all items, the original receipt, and the return act enclosed in the box. Zara Ukraine confirmed they received my parcel, but then claimed that "no documents were found" and refused to process my refund. They now keep both my money and my clothes, offering no real solution and even threatening to "dispose of the returned item after 30 days", which clearly violates Ukrainian consumer protection law. I contacted Zara HQ and Inditex, but so far there's been no proper response. This situation shows a shocking lack of accountability from a global brand. I urge Zara to investigate this case and treat Ukrainian customers fairly.

Sep 12, 2025

If I could give zero stars I would! I have been a loyal Zara supporter for many years but I feel extremely ripped off and let down. I returned a package with six items but Zara said only five arrived?! And I had numerous conversations with bots, and when I got hold of a human the next morning she said since it wasn't scanned in their warehouse they closed case and denied refund. Definitely learned my lesson will never shop there again and I told my daughters to steer clear as well.

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Illinois
1 review
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Zara has a store policy sucks! W/O receipt you can't get store credit or exchange. I called customer service no one can help. Don't shop at Zara shop else where. Store needs to be close completely shut down.

Date of experience: November 7, 2017
Canada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Trying to return two items at a local store that were purchased on line and STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE AT REGULAR PRICE is not possible if you go beyond their 1 month return policy. I was not intending to return the items but brought them into the store and was refused. I called online Customer Service and was also flatly refused. I have been a loyal customer for over 10 years both in Canada and Internationally but they did not care nor would they even provide a credit. I am left with a pair of "kitten heels" that are impossible to wear from even the car to the office as it feels like you are walking in a metal shoe. The dress does not fit as it shows online and as such it is far too low cut for me to be able to wear out. I am left with two useless items, out hundreds of dollars and no place to turn except to Sitejabber. Not pleased at all and am questioning why I have been a loyal consumer of Zara's for so long. The only reason they got a 2 star is that I have been happy overall with my previous purchases, but the negativity from today has really set me back. It is a head shaker as to why they are very willing both at the store level and online customer service to loose a customer who has spent thousands over the years on myself and family members for the sake of a couple of hundred dollars. Seriously!

Date of experience: November 7, 2017
Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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DO NOT SHOP AT ZARA-worst customer service
November 7, 2017

I wish I could give them zero star. I've ordered from zara for years now and never had an issue until now. I ordered $200 worth of kids clothes for my nephews birthday online and had it shipped directly to my sisters house. Well they never received the package and nobody stole it cuz she lives in a cul de sac where everyone knows everyone and will let each other know if they see anything or anyone suspicious. She receives all of her other packages from other companies but this is the 2nd time she didnt receive one from zara. So i called customer service and they said they would investigate. Didn't hear back for few days so I called again and they said they're still investigating. Well today i called again and i was told that it was delivered to the correct address and that there was nothing wrong so therefore they can't do anything. ARE YOU EFFING SERIOUS?! He kept telling me it was delivered so they can't give me a refund or re-deliver the items. I had to call my bank to dispute the charge cuz I am not just letting $200 go down the drain when my nephew didn't even receive his bday gift. NEVER SHOPPING WITH THEM AGAIN!

Date of experience: November 7, 2017
Singapore
5 reviews
14 helpful votes
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Peculiar stylr
November 8, 2017

I won't wear most things that they sell, but if you look long and hard enough you can really find some gems at great prices.

Date of experience: November 7, 2017
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
November 3, 2017

Went to return an UNWORN shirt & management denied my item. Called customer service and they will stand by managers decision. I purchased majority of my clothes from Zara but never again will I return! 80$ down the drain!

Date of experience: November 3, 2017
Canada
1 review
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Horrible customer service!
November 2, 2017

A few weeks ago I spent just 900 dollars in Zaras for the fall/ winter season. It's been an unusually warm fall, so I haven't been able to wear all my sweaters. Anyways, A few days ago I went to go put on one of the sweaters that I purchased and noticed a huge mark along the front of the sweater. Very noticeable. So, I went to the store to exchange my unworn a sweater. NEVER worn and tags still attached. When I went to return it, I had l the receipt and the manager said because it was outside the 30 day exchange or return period I could not exchange it for another undamaged sweater. Now keep in mind they still had the exact same sweater in my size in the store and they still refused to exchange it or give me a store credit. Never once did I asked to return it. Only exchange it, I still wanted the sweater. Instead she gave me head office number. When I called that number they told me they were going to email instructions to put in a claim to have my sweater exchanged. I waited and waited and wait. Never got an email. So I called back and the lady advise it can take up to two hours to receive their emails. Ok... next day no email so I called again... long story short finally filed my report with pictures of the damage in the sweater, pictures of the tag attached to the sweater and picture of the receipt. They did call me back a week later, to advised it was declined. Why. No idea the girl on phone did know. Only that it was declined. Ps. I was trying to exchange the sweater on day 31,1 day Late. They just lost me and my family as customers.

Date of experience: November 2, 2017
Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY
October 30, 2017

Absolutely terrible customer service. They have opted to use a courier called Lasership which has perhaps the worst review rating I have ever seen. When I called to explain my package was not delivered I was continually told it was and literally given the same canned comments over and over again. I asked to speak with a manager at which point I was told one was not present. I insisted that this was unacceptable which is when the representative told me she could "try to find someone". When I was finally transferred the manager was completely disrespectful and condescending throughout the conversation. The company agreed to replace my lost shipment and I have still have not received it. I explained to their representative prior to reshipment that if a different courier were not used I would opt for the refund. I was told this could not be guaranteed and still the replacement order was processed next day. Very disappointing. Love their clothes but absolutely appalled at their handling of the situation.

Date of experience: October 30, 2017
Indiana
1 review
3 helpful votes
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NEVER AGAIN!
October 29, 2017

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! I have lived at the same address for more than 16 years and have NEVER had a stolen package. When I reported to ZARA customer service that I never received my delivery they told me it was a police matter and there was nothing they could do. The rep "OMEGA" was aggressive and rude in explaining that ZARA will do nothing.

Date of experience: October 29, 2017
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Will not shop through zara.com again
October 28, 2017

Extremely unprofessional and incompetent customer service. Package was late (still have not received it as of this post) and their customer support contradicted one another -- clear lack of internal communication. Waste of time and energy.

Date of experience: October 28, 2017
Florida
1 review
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Stay away from them!
October 19, 2017

I would give no star if I could. Never received my package and they don't want to refund because they "claim" there was no error found during the shipping process. I work from home and if the driver rings the bell, I will go out to pick up, but if they simply leave it outside, the package will get lost. Common sense for people live in city! So now, I end up paying for over 100 dollars for nothing. No money back, no package. Shame on you Zara!

Date of experience: October 19, 2017
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Hey. My name is Katrina, I used to shop in Zara very frequently. But for right now I changed my opinion about this store. Its all because of my sad experience.
Security rudely stoped me by the entrance. Without of telling me the reason. Asked me for the recipe for my shoes which is I purchased the day before. I said that I dont have a receipt with me, because I purchased my shoes yesterday. Like I understand the reason of why he stopped me its the short black thread on my shoes. While I been standing there he was talking to me very rude and disrespectful, like I really stole this item. He Told me to take off my headphones so I can hear him better. In the end of this, I left store very disappointed. I almost burst into tears. I had a lump in my throat! I Love Zara, but for right now I cant even go to the store. Now I have depression and psychological trauma on the basis of this. Not sure if I ll ever do shopping again in Zara. Thank you for reading this.
Its happened on Saturday, October 14,2017. 8:55 PM. With the security guard Kory. On 500 fifth ave, NY, *******. After that happened, not me, and not my family not going to spend no penny to that business.

Date of experience: October 16, 2017
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!
October 12, 2017

Horrible customer service! I have been there customer since 12 years and this was the first time I went to return something without a receipt and they informed me that I couldn't do that because the policy of returns changed in April which was like 3 months ago... and I told them I was not aware of it and if they could honor me this time. Because I had 3 similar sweaters for my daughter which did not match the dress I had for her. Instead of helping me out the manager was rude and so inconsiderate because he was a young boy. And when I was walking away the manger and the employee said something about me and laughed I had not even walked away yet. And then when i complained to head office they didn't even do anything. I'm shocked at Zara's and their customer service. Just plainly horrible. I will make sure I forward this around!

Date of experience: October 12, 2017
Kentucky
1 review
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Terrible Customer Sercive
October 12, 2017

As a business your goal is to assist your customers in any problem he or she may have. I spent so much money on Zara both online and instore. Ive had an issue with two pairs if jeans ripping from the belt loop hole and another from the back pocket. Ive tried contacting Zara through Twitter, Online Chat, emai and phone and have had no luck. Their jean quality is TERRIBLE. Their customer service is nonexsistent. Save your money and go shop somewhere else.

Date of experience: October 12, 2017
New York
1 review
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Worst customer service
October 12, 2017

Worst and uneducated customer service including zara managers and supervisors. Lazy customer service.

Date of experience: October 12, 2017
Tennessee
1 review
1 helpful vote
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It is a shame that the guy who owns Zara is the richest country in the world, yet he or his store policies will do people dirty. I placed an order once and never received it. I called their CS and was told their responsibility was just to ship the items and that it wasnt their problem if I didnt receive it. Long story short, I ended up having to dispute the charges with the credit card company and thankfully they refunded me. That alone was enough to never shop at Zara again.

Then I bought a dress which ripped apart after only wearing it once. I called their CS and was told to send pics of the dress and that someone would get back to me on a resolution. To make the long story short AGAIN, its been a week and I still dont have a refund. It looks like I will have to dispute the charges with my credit card company again.
This is such a shame because Zara is too big of a company to do their customers as dirty as they do. And I gree the agency that protects consumers should I also do something about it. This company is already expensive as it is and their customer service doesnt even get one star from me.

Date of experience: October 11, 2017
Colorado
1 review
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Zara is the WORST!
October 11, 2017

Zara has the WORST customer service! They refused to send me or refund me $200 worth of kids clothing that I never received. When I talked to costumer service, twice, on the phone they simply stated that my complaint was closed. Zara would not do anything further and that I could not put in another complaint regarding this issue. So they kept my $200 and sent me no product in exchange! They should be ashamed.

Date of experience: October 11, 2017
Canada
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Stood in line to exchange a few items. Long line one attendant at the desk. Manager said she couldnt help as it wasnt her role. Client behind me said this store in Chinook always has terrible attitudes and customer service.
So decided to return my stuff and not exchange.
Last time I shop at Zara. Minus 1 in customer service.

Date of experience: October 11, 2017
Texas
4 reviews
14 helpful votes
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I saw the same pair of shoes I purchased for $20 less. I chatted zara.com and Amanda assisted me. She immediately just informed me zara's policy and that was it. All I am asking for is a $20 price adjustment. That seems fair. She first said she would look into it and literally 6 seconds later, she informs me there is not price adjustment policy. She then informed me she was a manager. Well Zara, you have the worst manager ever. Instead of making the customer happy, or at least providing customer service she just really shows she doesn't care.

Date of experience: October 11, 2017
Texas
1 review
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WORST COSTUMER SERVICE EVER & POOR QUALITY
October 10, 2017

I bought two of the same sweaters- different colors- $40 each. I wore them once and they were ruined. Tried to reuturn these items and they would not let it happen... POOR QUALITY AND HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Date of experience: October 10, 2017
New Jersey
1 review
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Worst company in USA
October 10, 2017

Absolute worst customer service and return policy. Why are they not embarrassed of all these poor reviews.

Date of experience: October 10, 2017

Business Highlights

casual, preppy, streetwear, general, swimwear men, womenAge 19-25, 26-45

General

  • Parent Company: Inditex
  • Target Gender: men, women
  • Target Age Group: 19-25, 26-45

Shipping

  • Shipping Cost: $6.95
  • Free Shipping: sometimes
  • Free Shipping Detail: for orders over $75

Returns

  • Return Policy: not free
  • Return Instructions: the items need to be in their original condition and with all their labels.
  • Return Cost: $4.95 return fee

Sustainability

  • Sustainability Score: [object Object]
  • Recycling Program: Used Clothing Donation Programme
  • Responsible Materials: recycled, organic

Product

  • Style: casual, preppy, streetwear, general, swimwear
  • Body Fit: regular, plus size
  • Available Sizes: Men's (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL), Women's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL)

Customer Service

  • Support Channels: chat, phone, facebook, instagram, twitter
  • Support Phone: +1 855-635-9272

Payment Options

  • Payment Methods: card payments, financing, Apple Pay, Paypal
  • Buy Now Pay Later: Afterpay

From the business

  • +1 855-635-9272
  • Spain
  • Zara is part of Inditex
Zara Reviews - 1,085 Customer Reviews of zara.com, Rated 1.8/5