This method creates a new return policy where the policy encapsulates seller's terms for returning items. <br/><br/>Each policy targets a specific marketplace, and you can create multiple policies for each marketplace. Return policies are not applicable to motor-vehicle listings.<br/><br/>A successful request returns the <b>getReturnPolicy</b> URI to the new policy in the <b>Location</b> response header and the ID for the new policy is returned in the response payload. <p class="tablenote"><b>Tip:</b> For details on creating and using the business policies supported by the Account API, see <a href="/api-docs/sell/static/seller-accounts/business-policies.html">eBay business policies</a>.</p>
Request body
A seller-defined description of the return business policy. This description is only for the seller's use, and is not exposed on any eBay pages. <br/><br/><b>Max length</b>: 250
The ID of the eBay marketplace to which this return business policy applies. For implementation help, refer to <a href='https://developer.ebay.com/api-docs/sell/account/types/ba:MarketplaceIdEnum'>eBay API documentation</a>
A seller-defined name for this return business policy. Names must be unique for policies assigned to the same marketplace. <br/><br/><b>Max length</b>: 64
This value indicates the refund method that will be used by the seller for buyer returns.<p class="tablenote"><span style="color: #dd1e31;"><b>Important!</b></span> If this field is not included in a return business policy, it will default to MONEY_BACK.</p> For implementation help, refer to <a href='https://developer.ebay.com/api-docs/sell/account/types/api:RefundMethodEnum'>eBay API documentation</a>
This text-based field provides more details on seller-specified return instructions. <p class="tablenote"><span style="color: #dd1e31;"><b>Important!</b></span> This field is no longer supported on many eBay marketplaces. To see if a marketplace and eBay category does support this field, call <a href="/api-docs/sell/metadata/resources/marketplace/methods/getReturnPolicies">getReturnPolicies</a> method of the <b>Metadata API</b>. Then you will look for the <b>policyDescriptionEnabled</b> field with a value of <code>true</code> for the eBay category.</span></p><br/><b>Max length</b>: 5000 (8000 for DE)
This field can be used if the seller is willing and able to offer a replacement item as an alternative to 'Money Back'. For implementation help, refer to <a href='https://developer.ebay.com/api-docs/sell/account/types/api:ReturnMethodEnum'>eBay API documentation</a>
This field indicates who is responsible for paying for the shipping charges for returned items. The field can be set to either <code>BUYER</code> or <code>SELLER</code>. <br/><br/>Depending on the return policy and specifics of the return, either the buyer or the seller can be responsible for the return shipping costs. Note that the seller is always responsible for return shipping costs for SNAD-related issues. <br/><br/>This field is conditionally required if <b>returnsAccepted</b> is set to <code>true</code>. For implementation help, refer to <a href='https://developer.ebay.com/api-docs/sell/account/types/api:ReturnShippingCostPayerEnum'>eBay API documentation</a>
If set to <code>true</code>, the seller accepts returns. <p><span class="tablenote"><strong>Note:</strong>Top-Rated sellers must accept item returns and the <b>handlingTime</b> should be set to zero days or one day for a listing to receive a Top-Rated Plus badge on the View Item or search result pages. For more information on eBay's Top-Rated seller program, see <a href="http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/top-rated.html ">Becoming a Top Rated Seller and qualifying for Top Rated Plus benefits</a>.</span></p>
Response
Created
A seller-defined description of the return business policy. This description is only for the seller's use, and is not exposed on any eBay pages. This field is returned if set for the policy. <br/><br/><b>Max length</b>: 250
The ID of the eBay marketplace to which this return business policy applies. For implementation help, refer to <a href='https://developer.ebay.com/api-docs/sell/account/types/ba:MarketplaceIdEnum'>eBay API documentation</a>
A seller-defined name for this return business policy. Names must be unique for policies assigned to the same marketplace.<br /><br /><b>Max length:</b> 64
If a seller indicates that they will accept buyer returns, this value will be <code>MONEY_BACK</code>. For implementation help, refer to <a href='https://developer.ebay.com/api-docs/sell/account/types/api:RefundMethodEnum'>eBay API documentation</a>
This text-based field provides more details on seller-specified return instructions. <p class="tablenote"><span style="color: #dd1e31;"><b>Important!</b></span> This field is no longer supported on many eBay marketplaces. To see if a marketplace and eBay category does support this field, call <a href="/api-docs/sell/metadata/resources/marketplace/methods/getReturnPolicies">getReturnPolicies</a> method of the <b>Metadata API</b>. Then you will look for the <b>policyDescriptionEnabled</b> field with a value of <code>true</code> for the eBay category.</span></p><br/><b>Max length</b>: 5000 (8000 for DE)
This field will be returned if the seller is willing and able to offer a replacement item as an alternative to 'Money Back'. For implementation help, refer to <a href='https://developer.ebay.com/api-docs/sell/account/types/api:ReturnMethodEnum'>eBay API documentation</a>
A unique eBay-assigned ID for a return business policy. This ID is generated when the policy is created.
This field indicates who is responsible for paying for the shipping charges for returned items. The field can be set to either <code>BUYER</code> or <code>SELLER</code>. <br/><br/>Note that the seller is always responsible for return shipping costs for SNAD-related issues. <br/><br/>This container will be returned unless the business policy states that the seller does not accept returns. For implementation help, refer to <a href='https://developer.ebay.com/api-docs/sell/account/types/api:ReturnShippingCostPayerEnum'>eBay API documentation</a>
If set to <code>true</code>, the seller accepts returns. If set to <code>false</code>, this field indicates that the seller does not accept returns.