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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is it safe to use my credit card on Zappos.com?
  2. Is it safe to use my debit card online?
  3. What is the status of my order?
  4. I want to return my shoes! What do I do?
  5. How long will it be before I receive my order?
  6. Can I expedite my shipping?
  7. What forms of payment do you accept?
  8. How do I order items with Cashier's Checks or Money Orders?
  9. Do you ship to addresses outside the United States?
  10. Do you ship to PO boxes or Military APO/FPO addresses?
  11. What do you charge for shipping an order?
  12. What are the shipping charges for returning an order?
  13. When placing an order I get an error message stating that there has been an authorization failure. What went wrong?
  14. I want to know if you carry a specific brand/color/size/width?
  15. Do you do back orders?
  16. Do you have a catalog?
  17. What are cookies? Do I need to enable cookies on my browser to shop at Zappos.com?
  18. Do you charge sales tax on any item?
  19. How do I know my shoe size?
  20. Do you match prices if an item goes on sale after my purchase?
  21. What is Zappos.com Store Credit and how do I get it?
  22. How do I use Zappos.com Store Credit?
  23. How can I obtain the balance of my Zappos.com Store Credit?
  24. I lost my Zappos.com Store Credit code; how do I get it?
  1. Q: Is it safe to use my credit card on Zappos.com?

    A: Shopping at Zappos.com is safe. Every credit card purchase you make at Zappos.com is backed by the Zappos.com Safe Shopping Guarantee, and our site is protected by SSL encryption technology. Learn more about the Zappos.com Safe Shopping Guarantee here.
  2. Q: Is it safe to use my debit card online?

    A: Yes. And please note: If you choose to pay by debit card, the amount you charge will be put on "hold", meaning it will not be available to you once you place your order. Once your transaction is processed, the amount of the transaction will be withdrawn from your account and the original "hold" will be voided.
  3. Q: What is the status of my order?

    A: Your order status will be available 24 hours after your order has been placed, by simply clicking on the "My Account" link at the top right corner of every page of Zappos.com. From there, you will be able to view information about your order.
  4. Q: I want to return my shoes! What do I do?

    A: If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase from Zappos Retail, Inc., you can return your shoes for a refund within 365 days of purchase. (Shoe must be in the condition in which you received them and in the original box.)


    You may request a return through our website. First, log in to your account from the My Account page. Then just click on the order number of the shoes you would like to return and follow the instructions. There you can print out a free pre-paid return label or request that one be sent to you in the mail. Then just drop the box off at any Authorized UPS shipping center (such as Pakmail) and the shoes will be shipped back to Zappos Fulfillment Centers (ZFCS) FREE of charge. If you do not have a UPS Service Center near you, you may also send returns to ZFCS by US Postal Service.
  5. Q: How long will it be before I receive my order?

    A: For standard shipping, you should receive your order within 4-5 business days. Please allow additional time for shipments to APO/FPO addresses.
  6. Q: Can I expedite my shipping?

    A: The following shipping options are available when you check out. Expedited orders placed before 1 PM Pacific on a business day will be shipped out the same day. All other orders will be shipped out the next business day.
    • Standard Shipping (delivery within 4-5 business days): FREE
    • 1-Business Day Shipping and Handling: $25 per order
    • 2-Business Day Shipping and Handling: $15 per order
    • 3-Business Day Shipping and Handling: $7 per order
    • USPS Priority Mail: $7 per order

    Sorry, expedited shipping is not available for shipments to Hawaii, Alaska, U.S. Territories, PO Boxes, or APO/FPO addresses. Please allow additional time for shipments to APO/FPO addresses.

  7. Q: What forms of payment do you accept?

    A: Zappos.com currently accepts
    Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express for all orders.
  8. Q: How do I order items with Cashier's Checks or Money Orders?

    A: Unfortunately, Zappos.com does not accept Cashier's Checks or Money Orders at this time.
  9. Q: Do you ship to addresses outside the United States?

    A: Orders on Zappos.com can be sent to all US States and Territories. Shipments to any other international locations is not available at this time.
  10. Q: Do you ship to PO boxes or Military APO/FPO addresses?

    A: Yes, shipments can be sent to both PO Boxes and Military APO/FPO addresses. Please allow additional time for orders shipped to these addresses.
  11. Q: What do you charge for shipping an order?

    A: All orders shipped to a destination within the United States or its territories, or to APO or FPO addresses are shipped free of charge. The cost of standard shipping is included in the price you see on the site.
  12. Q: What are the shipping charges for returning an order?

    A: There are no return shipping charges for orders originally shipped to a destination within the United States or its territories, or to an APO or FPO address. Please note UPS return shipments must also be shipped from the United States.
  13. Q: When placing an order I get an error message stating that there has been an authorization failure. What went wrong?

    A: Please double check the credit card number and expiration date on your card. Also, please be aware that Zappos.com currently accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express for credit card payment.
  14. Q: I want to know if you carry a specific brand/color/size/width?

    A: Click on the Search button and you will be taken to a page where you can enter multiple search criteria and you will be shown a list of all items on our site that meet this criteria.
  15. Q: Do you do back orders?

    A: Zappos.com does not do back orders. If an item is out of stock the Zappos Customer Loyalty Team will notify you as soon as possible and ask if you would like a replacement item. Out of stock orders will be cancelled unless a replacement item is requested.
  16. Q: Do you have a catalog?

    A: Currently, Zappos.com has a 'virtual' catalog. All our product is online, we do not have a physical catalog.
  17. Q: What are cookies? Do I need to enable cookies on my browser to shop at Zappos.com?

    A: A cookie is a small amount of data that is sent to your browser from a web site and is stored on your computer's hard drive. If your browser's preferences allow it (most browsers are installed with cookies enabled), each web site can send its own cookie to your browser. To protect your privacy, cookies do not store personal information but instead use anonymous unique identifiers. Each web site can only access the cookie they have sent to your hard drive, not the cookies sent by other web sites.


    You need to enable cookies on your browser to enjoy all the shopping features at Zappos.com.


    Cookies need to be enabled on your browser so you can add products to your shopping cart and to access your Zappos.com account information. If you share your computer with others and you do not want them to have access to your account information, be sure to log out before leaving your computer unattended. You can log out by clicking on the "Logout" link at the top of the page.
  18. Q: Do you charge sales tax on any item?

    A: Zappos Retail, Inc. is required by law to collect sales tax on orders shipped to Kentucky, Nevada, New York and North Carolina. If you are shipping to any of these states, the appropriate charges will be added to your merchandise total and displayed on your final order confirmation.
    Important Sales Tax Information

    We do not collect sales or use taxes in all states. For states imposing sales or use taxes, your purchase is subject to use tax unless it is specifically exempt from taxation. Your purchase is not exempt merely because it is made over the Internet or by other remote means. Many states require purchasers to file a sales/use tax return at the end of the year reporting all of the taxable purchases that were not taxed and to pay tax on those purchases. Details of how to file these returns may be found at the websites of your respective taxing authorities.

    For Oklahoma purchasers, the tax may be reported and paid on the Oklahoma individual income tax return [Form 511] or by filing a consumer use tax return. [Form 21¿1] The referenced forms and corresponding instructions are available on the Oklahoma Tax Commission website, www.tax.ok.gov.

    We may be required by Colorado law to provide purchasers an end-of-year summary of Colorado purchases in order to assist purchasers in filing their tax returns. We also may be required by law to provide the Colorado Department of Revenue with a report of the total amount of all your purchases at the end of the year. We will not provide any transactional details to the Department other than the total amount of your purchases.

    Some customers have asked why these new requirements exist. We are required to provide the notice and the reports described above for Colorado purchases based on a Colorado law (HB 1193) enacted in February 2010 over our strong objections. We are required to provide the notice (but not the reports) above for Oklahoma purchases based on a Oklahoma law (HB 2359) enacted in June 2010.
  19. Q: How do I know my shoe size?

    If you are unsure of your shoe size, you can measure your shoe size. Because the foot is three-dimensional, any two-dimensional measuring tool, such as a ruler or Brannock device®, can only approximate your true shoe size. Please also keep in mind that manufacturers use different lasts to construct their shoes, and sizing may vary accordingly.
  20. Q: Do you match prices if an item goes on sale after my purchase?

    A: Yes, if an item you order goes on sale within 10 days of your original purchase we will request the refund and the difference will be issued.
  21. Q: What is Zappos.com Store Credit and how do I get it?

    Zappos.com Store Credit is credit received for returns that may be used to purchase future orders on Zappos.com. When returning items you have the option to 'Receive Zappos.com Store Credit' or 'Refund my Credit Card'; if you select 'Receive Zappos.com Store Credit' you will receive Zappos.com Store Credit for the amount of your return.

    For more information on Zappos.com Store Credit, see our terms and conditions
  22. Q: How do I use Zappos.com Store Credit?

    Zappos.com Store Credit may be used to make purchases on Zappos.com orders by entering your Zappos.com Store Credit code into the Gift Certificate or Coupon Code box below the shopping cart.
  23. Q: How can I obtain the balance of my Zappos.com Store Credit?

    Your Zappos.com Store Credit balance is listed in the Zappos.com Store Credit section on the My Account Page. You may also obtain your balance of Zappos.com Store Credit by calling the Zappos Customer Loyalty Team at 1-800-927-7671.
  24. Q: I lost my Zappos.com Store Credit code; how do I get it?

    You can find your Zappos.com Store Credit code in the email you were sent when your return was received and you were given Zappos.com Store Credit. If you lost this email or cannot find this email, you may obtain your Zappos.com Store Credit code by calling the Zappos Customer Loyalty Team at 1-800-927-7671 who would be more than happy to email you another copy as we're unable to provide the code by phone.
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