Rakuten Kobo
Electronics • FR
Status: Active
Return Policy
Official PolicyLast verified May 5, 2026
Rakuten Kobo (FR) generally accepts returns within No limit; no receipt needed; free returns.
Return Window
No limit
Fees
None
Receipt Required
NoReturn Methods
Not clearly stated in official source
Original Packaging: Not required
Full Policy Text
Return a Kobo eReader or Kobo Accessory
If you purchased your eReader or Kobo Accessory from Kobo.com and are dissatisfied with it for any reason, you have 45 days after the date of purchase to return it to Kobo.
To return your Kobo eReader or Accessory, please contact Kobo Customer Care.
Any delivery fees charged to you to return the eReader to us are your responsibility. Upon receipt of the returned device, Kobo will refund the cost of the eReader to the credit card charged at the time of purchase, less any initial delivery charges.
If you bought your eReader from another retailer, please contact the store where you bought it and ask them about their return process.
Create a RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) request
If you've ordered your Kobo eReader/Accessory from the Kobo Store, you may be able to cancel your order online.
To cancel your Kobo eReader order, your order must be:
Paid
Not previously cancelled
Not previously refunded
Not shipped
Placed within 40 days of the shipment date
Follow these steps to cancel your order:
Go to the Order Status page.
Enter your order number and email address.
Order Status page with Ordernumber and email fields highlighted.
Click View.
Click Return your order near the top of the screen.
Order Status page with Return Order button highlighted near the top of the screen.
Under the 'Reason' drop-down menu, select the reason why you're returning your order.
Click Submit.
A return request will be created, and you'll see a summary of your return status.
Order Status screen with RMA Request number highlighted.
After you've submitted your request, check your email for details on your cancellation.
Return an eBook or audiobook
You may be able to return purchased eBooks or audiobooks from Rakuten Kobo.
To see if your item is eligible for a refund, please use our online chat to see if your item qualifies for a refund, contact Kobo Customer Care.
For details about our terms of sale, please visit the link below:
Rakuten Kobo Terms of Sale
Refund your Google Play purchase (Android only)
If you've made a purchase on your Kobo Books app on Android, you can start a refund process with Google by following the steps in this article.
You can cancel items you've ordered through the kobo.com website. If you change your mind about your order, you can easily cancel it within 8 hours without contacting our customer support.
Cancelling Express orders: Because Express orders are processed immediately to ensure the fastest delivery, they cannot be cancelled through the self-service portal. If you need to cancel an Express order or if 8 hours have passed since you placed your order, please contact Kobo Customer Care.
To cancel an order, follow these steps:
Go to the kobo.com.
Hover your mouse cursor over Apps and eReaders.
Kobo.com home page with Apps and eReaders button highlighted.
Click Where to Buy.
Kobo.com home page with Where to Buy button highlighted.
Click Order Status near the top of the screen.
Kobo.com home page with Order Status button highlighted.
Enter your order number and email address.Order Status page with Order number and Email address fields highlighted.
Note: If you forgot your order number, click Forgot your order number? and follow the onscreen stops. For detailed steps, follow the steps here.
Click View.
You'll see the Order Status screen.
Click Cancel items near the top of the screen.
Kobo.com home page with Cancel items button highlighted near the top of the page.
Beside the item you want to cancel, click the minus icon.
Cancel Order Items window with the minus icon highlighted.
Under the drop-down menu, select the reason for the cancellation.Cancel Order Items window with the Reason drop-down menu highlighted.
Click Submit.Cancel Order Items window with the Submit button highlighted.
Click Yes to cancel your selected items.Cancel Order Items window with the Yes button highlighted.
What happens next?
You'll receive an email confirmation that your order has been cancelled.
Retailer Information
Retailer Information
Official Website: https://www.kobo.com/fr/fr
- ID
- kobo-fr
- Legal Name
- Rakuten Kobo Inc.
- Website
- https://www.kobo.com/fr/fr
- Business Category
- Electronics(Books & Media, eReaders)
- Headquarters
- FR
- Status
- Active
- Founded
- 2009
- Online Presence
- Online Only
kobo is a electronics company serving customers in FR and beyond.