When you discover a great online deal or splurge on a special gift, then click your way to the final stages of the purchase process only to find out the shipping is another $10 or more, it ruins the moment.
Here’s another common scenario: You add everything you need to your cart, and the total comes to $36. The site offers free shipping — but only on orders over $50.
Shipping costs — and shipping cost frustrations — add up more than ever as the holiday season approaches. And that’s on top of an already expensive time of the year. According to our State of Holiday Spending survey, Americans plan to spend an average of $818 for the holiday season. Let’s face it: Most of us probably don’t factor in shipping costs to our holiday budget.
But if you know where to look, you can get thousands of items shipped for free.
Few retailers offer overnight shipping at no charge, but many can get the package to you in two to three days without added charges. Your patience can save you $5, $8 or even $20.
Check out this primer on how to get free shipping.
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33 Stores with Free Shipping (and Their Minimums)
These companies offer free shipping. Some of them ship worldwide for free. Others only ship free within the continental U.S., sometimes called the contiguous states, lower 48 or mainland. It means Alaska and Hawaii are excluded.
Our list includes retailers that will ship for free, including the minimum order required.
1. Target
You can order items online and pick them up for free at a Target store. If you have a Target Circle Credit Card or Target Circle 360 ($10.99/month or $99/year), you get free shipping with no minimum. (Target card holders also save 5% on their order.) If you don’t have either, you can get free two-day shopping with any order $35 or more. Minimum order: $35
2. Amazon
The retail behemoth offers free shipping to all shoppers on certain items and orders that total at least $35. Those who join Amazon Prime for $14.99 a month or $139 a year get free one-day and two-day shipping on almost all purchases and free same-day shipping on some items. Minimum order: $35
3. Walmart
You can order thousands of items from Walmart’s website and pick them up for free in a store — many of them same day — or you can have it shipped to your home for free with a $35 minimum order. If you are a member of Walmart+, which costs $12.95 a month or $98 a year, there’s no order minimum for free shipping, including next-day and two-day options. Minimum order: $35
4. Best Buy
Best Buy carries products big and small. You can get free shipping on orders of $35 or more. Or order something online, then pick it up for free at the nearest store. Join My Best Buy for free, and you’ll get free standard shipping. Minimum order: $0 (with free membership)
5. Staples
Staples isn’t all office chairs and desk calendars. It also has computers, printers, headphones and more. Order online and have items shipped to your local store at no cost. Orders of $35 or more ship for free to your home. Join Staples Rewards, which is free, to get free shipping and 5% back in rewards. Minimum order: $0 (with free membership)
6. Nordstrom
Nordstrom department store offers free standard U.S. shipping, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. You can also buy online and pick it up in store or curbside, typically the same day or next day. Minimum order: $0
7. Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus is top-of-the-line. There are no shipping costs for standard shipping for orders over $300, which takes three to five days. Anything needed faster will require additional costs. Anything under the $300 cost $10 for standard shipping. Minimum order: $300
8. Timberland
Known for its boots and outdoor wear, Timberland offers free standard ground U.S. shipping on orders over $75, which will cover you for most purchases. Orders are only shipped Monday through Friday, so shipping may take an extra day or so. Ground shipping usually takes four to six business days. Minimum order: $75
9. Kate Spade
The famous purse label — which also sells clothing, shoes, jewelry and other accessories, by the way — offers free standard ground shipping. If an order is placed before 12 p.m. EST, deliveries usually take three to seven business days. Minimum order: $0
10. Lilly Pulitzer
You know this brand for its brightly colored tropical and whimsical prints. It also offers free ground shipping through FedEx. Once shipped, orders typically arrive in three to five business days. Alaska and Hawaii may take longer. Minimum order: $0
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11. Tiffany & Co.
The nation’s most storied jewelry store offers free shipping on every precious order under $1,000, and free express two-day shipping on purchases over $1,000. Minimum order: $0
12. Reformation
This sustainable women’s clothing maker uses the tagline “Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We’re #2.” It offers free shipping on all orders worldwide, outside of the United Kingdom (there, it’s free for orders over £100). Minimum order: $0
13. Bonobos
This men’s clothing and accessories shop distinguishes itself with free UPS shipping and returns. In the U.S., purchases take one to four days to be delivered. Minimum order: $0
14. Madewell
The women’s clothier owned by J. Crew offers free shipping to members of its Madewell Insiders customer loyalty program, which is free to join. If you’re not a member, it’s $7 for standard shipping, which takes about six business days. Minimum order: $0 (with free membership)
15. Ray-Ban
Sunglasses source Ray-Ban offers free standard shipping. Alaska and Hawaii are included for most products, and orders usually arrive within five business days. Some products, like its prescription eyewear, take longer. Minimum order: $0
16. Overstock
From clothes to home goods, Overstock offers discounted prices on thousands of items. The online retailer also offers standard free shipping for orders over $50 to 48 states. (Sorry, Hawaii and Alaska.) Otherwise is a $6.99 flat fee for standard shipping. Minimum order: $50
17. Universal Standard
The online retailer that offers great fashions for women sizes 10 to 28 offers free standard shipping and returns. Packages usually take five to seven days to arrive. Minimum order: $0
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18. Zappos
From shoes to handbags, Zappos has a large selection of clothing and accessories, and everything ships free. This includes Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories. The site also offers free returns for one year.
Zappos uses standard shipping, which takes three to five business days. Shoppers who join Zappos VIP loyalty program, which is free, get free expedited shipping of one to three business days. Minimum order: $0
19. Verizon
Verizon offers free two-day shipping on items you order online except for consumers in Alaska and Hawaii. In-store pickup is free, too. Minimum order: $0
20. DSW
The shoe giant offers free shipping with no minimum order to customers who join its VIP loyalty program, which is also free and offers coupons throughout the year. If you’re not a VIP member, shipping is free on orders of $75 or more. Minimum order: $0 (with free membership)
21. Apple
If the iPad or Mac you’re eyeing is in stock on Apple’s online store, it most likely ships for free. (Excluded are such items as customized Macs and engraved products.) Even better, most in-stock Macs, iPhones, iPads, Apple watches and Apple TVs ship in one day. Minimum order: $0
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22. Microsoft
Microsoft will give you free expedited shipping, which will take two to three business days on all orders to the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Minimum order: $0
23. Dell
If you’re in the market for a new laptop, you can get free U.S. standard shipping to any of the 48 contiguous states. Dell Rewards members get free expedited delivery on some products. Minimum order: $0
24. Samsung
Samsung offers free standard one- to five-day shipping on all orders in the contiguous United States. But that excludes TVs larger than 55″, which you’ll need schedule for delivery through their freight carrier. Minimum order: $0
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25. AT&T
AT&T offers free standard ground shipping on all orders, which means your phone should arrive within three to five business days. Minimum order: $0
26. OtterBox
OtterBox makes mobile phone cases, yes. But it also sells outdoor gear, including coolers, dry bags and tumblers. All U.S. orders of $65 or more get free standard shipping. Minimum order: $65
27. Sweetwater
Sweetwater.com sells all things musical, from guitars and drums to speakers and DJ equipment. The site offers free U.S. shipping on thousands of items shipped to the contiguous United States. Items 13 oz. or less will normally arrive within two to four days. Heavier items may take one to five days. Minimum order: $0
28. Amoeba Music
Old-school vinyl or vintage concert posters can be just the right gift for that younger (or older) person on your list. Amoeba.com offers free U.S. shipping for all music and movie formats. Poster, books and other merchandise are not included in the free shipping promotion. Shipping can take three to 14 days. Minimum order: $0
29. Molton Brown
Molton Brown’s wide selection of luxury bath and body products is another crowd-pleaser for all types of people. It offers free U.S. shipping if you’re in the contiguous states. Express shipping costs $17. Minimum order: $0
30. AbeBooks
AbeBooks has a humongous selection at unbelievably low prices, and thousands of them qualify for free shipping. The best part? You can search for books that will ship for free specifically to your corner of the world. The site allows you to search for free shipping to the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia, and they even have a worldwide option. Minimum order: $0
31. Lowe’s
Lowe’s also offers free same-day delivery on eligible orders over $25, but you need to be a MyLowe’s Rewards members (membership is free). Minimum order: $25
32. Dick’s Sporting Goods
The sporting goods retailer offers free shipping from its website with orders of $49 or more for ScoreCard members (membership is free). But many items that cost a lot less can be ordered online and picked up within an hour at the front of the store with no charge and no hassle of fighting crowds or waiting in line. Minimum order: $49
33. Guitar Center
Thousands of items qualify for free ground shipping within the contiguous United States. Most ground orders placed before 3 p.m. ET ship same day and will arrive within two to five business days. Minimum order: $0
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Contributor Katherine Snow Smith is a veteran newspaper reporter and editor who covers lifestyle topics, workplace issues and ways to make money for The Penny Hoarder. She is the author of “Rules for the Southern Rulebreaker: Missteps and Lessons Learned.” Senior managing editor Tiffany Wendeln Connors updated this post for 2026.
