Mint Mobile: refund request
Use the refund request form within 7 days - of activation for a plan, of delivery for a phone or SIM. Report damage within 3 business days of delivery.
What does this mean?
Grade A (high: almost everything comes from official pages read directly). 95% of 21 sources are the organization's own pages or government sites.
Collect
- order number (starts with MT)
- activation or delivery date
- photos for damage claims
- Return Authorization Number
Steps
Fill in the refund request form on the Return Policy page. For a plan, do it within 7 calendar days of activation; you do not need to send the SIM kit back.
For a phone, SIM kit or accessory, request the refund within 7 calendar days of delivery. After approval, ship it back within 15 days with the Return Authorization Number on the outside of the package.
If the item arrived damaged, choose "Device received damaged" in the form within 3 business days of delivery.
If the refund is refused, contact Customer Care, then send a written dispute within 60 days.
MailMint Mobile Customer Relations (Notice of Dispute and written notices) Mint Mobile Customer Relations, P.O. Box 37380, Albuquerque, NM 87176-7380
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Facts you can cite
- Deadline
For wireless service plans bought on mintmobile.com, refund and cancellation requests can be made for any reason within seven (7) calendar days of activation; the full purchase price and associated taxes and fees are refunded when the refund request form is completed.
Source: mintmobile.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Deadline
Phones, SIM kits and accessories bought on mintmobile.com can be returned within seven (7) calendar days of the original delivery date and must be shipped back within fifteen (15) days of approval. Claims for damage or delivery discrepancies must be made within three (3) business days of delivery or they are declined.
Source: mintmobile.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Fee
A phone that is not in "Like-New Condition" (for example used, over 25 minutes of talk time, damaged or locked) may be refused or charged a restocking fee - $70 for a full retail price of $600 or more, $40 for $300-$599, and $20 under $300.
Source: mintmobile.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Fee
Return shipping is paid by the customer and shipping and handling fees are non-refundable - a minimum $9.99 up to the shipping amount paid. Refused packages carry a $25.00 handling fee. Refunds are paid within 10 business days, minus shipping and handling.
Source: mintmobile.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Policy
The Return Policy covers only purchases made directly from mintmobile.com. Purchases from retailers such as Target, Amazon, Costco or Best Buy follow that retailer's return policy.
Source: mintmobile.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Process
Before arbitration or court, send a written Notice of Dispute to Mint Mobile Customer Relations, P.O. Box 37380, Albuquerque, NM 87176-7380. Neither side may start a proceeding until 60 days after receipt. Arbitration is administered by the AAA under its Consumer Arbitration Rules; either side may choose small claims court.
Source: mintmobile.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Deadline
All service plans, including promotional and trial plans, must be activated within 45 days after purchase or Mint may suspend or terminate them.
Source: mintmobile.com, verified 2026-10-12
If that fails, escalate
Go up one step at a time. Keep the reference numbers and dates from each contact.
Customer service
Written complaint
MailMint Mobile Customer Relations (Notice of Dispute and written notices) Mint Mobile Customer Relations, P.O. Box 37380, Albuquerque, NM 87176-7380Written dispute with documents within 60 days of the bill or charge; same address for the Notice of Dispute.
Federal regulator
State agency
Your state’s attorney general. Find it in the list of state agencies (also as JSON:
states/<code>.json, for example states/ny.json).Arbitration
60 days after the Notice of Dispute: AAA consumer arbitration or small claims court.
Watch out
- Mint is online-only with no stores; refunds go through the web form and returns need a Return Authorization Number emailed after approval.
- Mint's own help pages do not publish how to get a Number Transfer PIN; the person must ask support.
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