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Zara has a rating of 1.4 stars from 1,077 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Zara most frequently mention customer service, return policy, and credit card problems. Zara ranks 376th among General Apparel sites.

  • Service
    289
  • Value
    264
  • Shipping
    232
  • Returns
    259
  • Quality
    253
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 8.3%
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Top Positive Review

“Typical shopoholic”

Dexter S.
5/1/24

I shop at Zara quite often, whether these are offline visit or just enter this website and put stuff into cart. What to say... convenient, what else. It doesn't take a lot of time for me to buy clothes, whether this is home wear, linen sweaters from Massimo Dutti or casual jeans. I have no troubles with finding the right size as I know it perfectly and clothes always fits me good. So, thank you guys, I would say... navigation on the site isn't flawless, but these are trifles to me.

Date of experience: 5/1/24
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Top Critical Review

“You never get your money back”

Buddy D.
11/16/24

This is the second time I have returned items and they never make it back to Zara. It has been a month since I sent clothes back and it shows them still sitting at the post office. This is what happened last time. Also, the clothes are made for people who weigh 95 pounds.

Date of experience: 11/16/24
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Thumbnail of user torip3
Michigan
1 review
2 helpful votes
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November 4th, 2014

3 out of 5 items I purchased fell apart within several wears. I followed care instructions. Customer service is the worst.

When in doubt, go straight to corporate in NYC for returns. Their web support is abysmal. I wasted years of my life on the phone with an incompetent reps who lost items in the store house, lost receipts, totally bungled my order and then refused to compensate when I returned a brand new item.

Date of experience: November 4, 2014

Thumbnail of user melissac52
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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June 11th, 2015

Really don't understand what everyone on here is talking about. I have been shopping Zara online for over a year now (probably at least once a month) and it's wonderful. Shipping is free (over 50 - very reasonable) and fast! I always receive my orders within about 3 days. Customer service is also very great. I have never ever had a problem. Ive had to contact them a few times via phone and they solve the problem super quick, within minutes! Just my last order I used my prepaid return label and decided I then wanted to return another item so I asked if I could have another one or would I have to pay for the second return myself (which would have made sense) and they sent me another one immediately! Zara is definitely my favourite go-to online store.

Date of experience: June 11, 2015

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Romania
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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June 30th, 2017

I don't even want to get into details, it makes me sick... Horrible customer service. When you ask some legit questions, even if they are different questions they sent you the same copy-paste message which doesn't resolve your problem whatsoever

Date of experience: June 30, 2017

Thumbnail of user sd417
California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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August 7th, 2019

I quite enjoy Zara because they have on trend kids clothing for my son. I do have to say, I think the kids clothing (quality wise) is better than the adults. The jeans generally last unless my son grows or plays exceptionally rough (generally wears in the knee area if it does).

I have not had a bad experience with Zara thus far and can order last minute items for trips that will arrive on time to take with. I purchase some swim trunks (for son) for our trip to LA and they have become his favorites. Will continue to buy with them!

Most of their kids clothing last the perfect length for a tall growing boy of 7.

Date of experience: August 7, 2019

Thumbnail of user christineh119
GB
1 review
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September 4th, 2017

Disappointed... had remained loyal to this company for years until I found out today what a strict refund policy it holds... no credit note/ gift voucher or any form of discretion no matter the circumstances... thought it may be useful for potential customers to be aware of this... I only wish I had known. Easy way to lose decent custom sadly... I will definitely take my custom elsewhere!

Only bonus, if there is one... it was a polite 'no we won't reconsider'.

Date of experience: September 4, 2017

Thumbnail of user sonyas29
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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November 23rd, 2017

My friend bought a top at zara and lost the receipt but it was charged on their visa and the tags were still on the top. Zara would not reimburse her or give her a store credit. Terrible customer service and for 40 dollars they have lost the business of all our HO staff as i am going to make sure everyone knows. Best advertisement is word of mouth.

Date of experience: November 23, 2017

Thumbnail of user royceh37
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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September 22nd, 2022

I have an online order from July this year and I was too busy in bringing back for return until
Now. It was never worn with all the tags on
and online receipt.
Yet they refused to accept the return by saying it has been more than 30 days. I said I won't mimd having an in store credit to make things easier but they still refused.
What a non sense company and I will never purchase anything from them anyone. It does not deserve our support!

Date of experience: September 22, 2022

Thumbnail of user meganr534
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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August 10th, 2022
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I bought blue cargo pants from Zara and the first time I wore them the split. They split on the seam of the butt and all I did was bend over to grab something. Additionally they we loose fitting, so this should have never happened. I strong do not recommend!

Tip for consumers:
Don’t buy the pants, the quality is awful!!!

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Light blue cargo pants

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Date of experience: August 10, 2022

Thumbnail of user kimj60
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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March 28th, 2016

I'm not even a fan of the store but a friend gifted me a dress that was too small on me. No exchanges online. Refunds can be issued but will go to original c/card used, which means my friend is getting her money back. And if there's no store close to you, you're stuck with it!

Date of experience: March 28, 2016

Thumbnail of user sabrinal12
Virginia
4 reviews
5 helpful votes
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July 27th, 2015

My daughter is regular customer and three times she had a chance to buy their trouser and jeans and they ripped from different places. Recently again when she bought Jeans $69.90 they ripped from sean next to zipper. She went to exchange and they refused saying we don't know how many times you have worn it etc so she had to buy another jeans from American Eagle. It was ridiculous therefore, I called and spoke to the manager but she plainly refused to help in exchanging. I am surprised that how cheap material they use to make clothes for people that can be easily torn while wearing etc. I told my daughter next time no more shopping from Zara their customer service is very poor and they are looting money only from people.

Date of experience: July 27, 2015

Thumbnail of user stefanig7
Canada
1 review
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September 24th, 2019

I Bought these black office pants at Zara at $49.9 & after wearing them twice, the zip got stuck & broke off, i was at work & had to tie my blazer around like stupid clown!. Canada Store have over compromised on quality of these so called brand names!. Will never ever shop at Zara again!

Date of experience: September 24, 2019

Thumbnail of user kellyg39
Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes
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May 19th, 2015

Worst customer service, horrible staff in stores, return/exchange policy is ridiculous. I was one of Zara's most loyal customers. Spent thousands over the years, until I wanted an item exchanged after 30 days of purchase. I did not know about their 30 day exchange policy and that part of the receipt was rubbed off! I went to the store and they treated me like I stole something. The staff, the manager, it was ridiculous. They said I should talk to head office which cared even less! They refused to do anything and lost a customer over a $40 top that I was going to exchange for $100 purchase! Terrible company!

Date of experience: May 19, 2015

Thumbnail of user mariab202
New York
1 review
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December 15th, 2017

Bought 3 items on their website as presents for Xmas. Never received them. Zara refused to refund or reship the items claiming that I did receive them even though there was no signature on the delivery (said it was left at door, but there was nothing there). They conducted an investigation and decided everything was fine. I never got them and had to contact my credit card company so they could demand a refund on their end! Terrible customer service, horrible experience, never shopping here again.

Date of experience: December 15, 2017

Thumbnail of user hannahx
New York
1 review
11 helpful votes
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November 11th, 2016

I ordered several clothes worth of almost $300, but it's never been delivered to my house.
I called their customer service, who were very irresponsible, and rude. They didn't care about me not receiving package, but only claims that it's been delivered. Once, the customer service girl just hung up on me! Is there any place that protects and fight for customer rights? I'd love to call them about this problem!

Date of experience: November 11, 2016

Thumbnail of user rachels74
New Jersey
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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December 24th, 2015

I ordered over 40 items and realized one little blouse missing, contacted customer service and got a message that warehouse said they shipped the item. Swear God, I opened the boxes with my two kids and it was not there.
Do I have fun wasting my time trying to do the right thing over a little cheap clothes? No. I just simply can't pay for what I didn't receive. Zara cs says they can't refund nor replace at all at this point.( it took a while for them to figure out to answer me) I asked them to solve the problem since it's not solved on my side yet. I don't know why I have to write this on Christmas eve in the middle of baking cookies with my children. I don't usually write reviews. I'm very upset about their way of avoiding customer service. I won't pay for that blouse that I didn't receive. I'm getting a refund no matter what.

Date of experience: December 24, 2015

Thumbnail of user hannahc42
Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes
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May 12th, 2017

Something fish is going on with zara.com return.
I have many friends who say they never got refunds for returned items. When they called the customer service, all zara said was they didn't receive it! I didn't believe until it actually happened to me#!

Date of experience: May 12, 2017

Thumbnail of user stuartf10
GB
1 review
3 helpful votes
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December 11th, 2015

This Shop does not understand customer care or service, i have tried for a week to raise a serious complaint and still no one will call me back. I have been deliberately lied too on 6 occasions and have had to call over 10 times as well as send 6 emails and still nothing!
The amazing thing is that the issue was there fault in the first when they sent me someone else's order! I would strongly recommend not using there online shop as if you get a problem like i did they will not resolve the matter.

Date of experience: December 11, 2015

Thumbnail of user bs198
Virginia
1 review
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December 7th, 2018

I have ordered many items online from Zara over the past few years. Some items have poor quality but I have had luck with good quality for most. Unfortunately, in my most recent order, I received a cardigan sweater for my 3 year old that has loose threads on the edge that look to have been tied together in a knot. I contacted the customer service over the Chat functionality and it was a terrible experience. Not only did it take the representative 4-5 minutes to respond to each message, but she had me text her photos of the item and said it had to undergo an internal review process that takes 24-72 hours. THEY sent ME a defective product yet it has to undergo a review before they return or replace it?! I will not be purchasing from them again. If you decide to, you'd better hope everything arrives in mint condition.

Date of experience: December 7, 2018

Thumbnail of user candicem35
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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August 18th, 2017

Like other reviewers I think the returns service at Zara is terrible! Avoid avoid avoid buying online unless you are 100% sure of what you need and know you'll have time to return it. Customer service completely unhelpful too

Date of experience: August 18, 2017

Thumbnail of user daniels3108
Arizona
1 review
4 helpful votes
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April 22nd, 2022
Verified purchase

I would give 0 stars if it let me. Purchased a very expensive, small trash bin ($70) that arrived cracked in multiple spots and unevenly stained. It isn't just for collecting trash, but actually a piece of trash itself! And when I went to go review it on Zara... it was gone... no longer in existence days after I ordered (Zara customer service has no explanation for this)... seems very sketchy, especially with the condition I received mine in. Customer service offered no reprieve beyond me having to waste my time and money to repackage this piece of literal trash and send it back to them.

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Date of experience: April 22, 2022

Thumbnail of user miril3
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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August 27th, 2019

So basically they have my money for the past about 7 returns. Noone there gives an answer as to why, its like pulling teeth, I wonder if this is even legal. Somehow I was told that one of the returned items they never received for like 19.99. They said I need to pay, paid it the second they sent me the link, and when I call they have no idea what I'm talking about! I have 8 case numbers pending, they are sitting on over couple hundred of dollars, and there no-one to talk to!

Date of experience: August 27, 2019

Thumbnail of user elizabeths187
India
3 reviews
17 helpful votes
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February 16th, 2017

Zara offers great quality clothes and affordable prices. Never had any issues returning faulty items. Customer service is great too.
I have read some reviews questioning the quality of Zara but I totally disagree. Zara quality seems to be better than other stores in the same
Price range.
Happy shopping :)

Date of experience: February 15, 2017

Thumbnail of user susanneq
GB
1 review
3 helpful votes
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October 9th, 2017

Rude agent informed me Zara warehouse had not received all items that I sent back via post. Items in the same box had been credited so someone has opened the box. Hundreds of pounds worth of goods 'lost'.

I could cry. How dare they lie. Any suggestions?

Date of experience: October 9, 2017

Thumbnail of user ningh
California
2 reviews
14 helpful votes
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January 23rd, 2017

I purchased one bomber jacket and one shirt dress at the end of Dec. I paid over $100. The price for both items dropped dramatically shortly after my purchase. I paid double price for the current price. But they don't have any price adjustment policy and the only thing they suggest me to do is return them and rebuy it. Feel so regretful so choosing Zara. Because they do nothing for customers. Their customer service should be grateful because they have many good designers. Otherwise, I think the brand can not survive.

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Date of experience: January 23, 2017

Thumbnail of user shellis5
New York
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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July 8th, 2018

I bought my first Zara item online for in-store pickup. The store couldnt locate the item. The item is now sold out. Had contacted customer service via live chat and proceeded to get disconnected four times! When I finally got through my request, I was immediately asked if I wanted a refund. My response was could you see about locating the item first? It was like no one wanted to make an effort to help me get what I paid for.
Was due to hear back from customer services in three days. Never heard back. I then placed a call to complain. Asked for management to contact me. Was told Id receive a call back. No response. In addition to getting my money back, I will not stop until I do speak with management because they really need to know that this treatment towards customers is unacceptable.

My first online purchase with Zara will definitely be my last.

Date of experience: July 8, 2018

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