Type used to express the details of the return policy for an item.
Historically, the GeteBayDetails call has been used to retrieve site-level return policy metadata. However, the GetCategoryFeatures call is now recommended instead because this call now returns category-level metadata for both domestic and international return policies.
Note: If a seller does not add a separate international return policy, the settings in the domestic return policy will be used instead. For more information on setting separate domestic and international return policies, see the International returns policy help topic.
Type that uses ReturnPolicyType:
Calls that use ReturnPolicyType:
AddFixedPriceItem, AddItem, AddItems, AddSellingManagerTemplate, GetBidderList, GetItem, GetSellerList, GetSellingManagerTemplates, RelistFixedPriceItem, RelistItem, ReviseFixedPriceItem, ReviseItem, ReviseSellingManagerTemplate, VerifyAddFixedPriceItem, VerifyAddItem, VerifyRelistItem
ReturnsAccepted
) but does not specify this field when listing the item, GetItem returns this as an empty node. MoneyBack
is the only supported value for all marketplaces except for the US. On the US marketplace, you can set this value to either MoneyBack
or MoneyBackOrReplacement
. MoneyBackOrReplacement
can be used by sellers that have the depth of inventory to support an exchange for an identical item. However, ultimately, it is up to the buyer on whether they want money back or a replacement item. ReturnsAccepted
or ReturnsNotAccepted
. When set to ReturnsAccepted
, this option indicates the seller allows international buyers to return items. Specify ReturnsNotAccepted for a listing if returns are not accepted from international buyers. InternationalReturnsDurationValues
, then see the values returned under the Category.InternationalReturnsDurationValues container in the response. Buyer
or Seller
. eBay sites often set Seller
as the default value for this field, and sellers are obligated to honor the values that are set for a listing. MoneyBack
is the only supported value for all marketplaces except for the US. On the US marketplace, you can set this value to either MoneyBack
or MoneyBackOrReplacement
. MoneyBackOrReplacement
can be used by sellers that have the depth of inventory to support an exchange for an identical item. However, ultimately, it is up to the buyer on whether they want money back or a replacement item. ReturnsAccepted
or ReturnsNotAccepted
. When set to ReturnsAccepted
, this option indicates the seller allows items to be returned. Specify ReturnsNotAccepted for a listing if returns are not accepted. ReturnsAccepted
) and handling time should be set to zero-day (same-day shipping) or one-day shipping. Set the handling time (in days) using the Item.DispatchTimeMax field. DomesticReturnsDurationValues
, then see the values returned under the Category.DomesticReturnsDurationValues container in the response. Buyer
or Seller
. eBay sites often set Seller
as the default value for this field, and sellers are obligated to honor the values that are set for a listing. This value is required if ReturnsAcceptedOption=ReturnsAccepted. Copyright © 2005–2021 eBay Inc. All rights reserved. This documentation and the API may only be used in accordance with the eBay Developers Program and API License Agreement.