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bananarepublic.gap.com
classic, minimalist, professional, casual men, womenAge 26-45
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About the Business

Banana Republic is a global apparel and accessories brand known for its sophisticated yet versatile styles. Originally inspired by travel and adventure, it offers modern, refined clothing for men and women. With a focus on quality materials and timeless design, the brand blends classic elegance with contemporary trends.


bananarepublic.gap.com
+1 888-277-8953
USA
Banana Republic is part of Gap, Inc.
Founded in 1978
Clothing item from Banana RepublicFashion apparel by Banana RepublicMerchandise from Banana Republic clothing lineBanana Republic fashion product

Business Highlights

General

Parent Company: Gap, Inc.
Year Founded: 1978
Target Gender: men, women

Shipping

Shipping Cost: $9
Free Shipping: sometimes
Free Shipping Detail: for reward members on orders over $50

Returns

Return Policy: free
Return Instructions: all items must include the labels and should be in its original packaging
Restocking Fees: no

Sustainability

Sustainability Score: Not Good Enough
Recycling Program: no

Product

Style: classic, minimalist, professional, casual
Body Fit: regular, petite & short, tall, plus size
Available Sizes: Men's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL), Women's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)

Customer Service

Support Channels: phone
Support Phone: +1 888-277-8953

Payment Options

Payment Methods: card payments, Apple Pay, PayPal, financing
Buy Now Pay Later: Afterpay

Membership Programs

Rewards Program: TopCashback, Rakuten, Active Junky, Mr. Rebates

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Reviews Summary

Banana Republic has a rating of 2.1 stars from 142 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Banana Republic ranks 8th among Clothing sites.

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South Carolina
1 review
4 helpful votes
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So I got a few pair of jeans as a gift from a relative and surprisingly they don't fit as well as my other jeans I have, so I looked at returning or exchanging them to a different size unfortunately I was unable to do that as it was a sale item and they DO NOT let you exchange or return sale items that have been purchased online or in the store PERIOD! They gave me a Thred Up option LOL which gives you a store credit the credit was not even close to the purchase price of the jeans so my only option is to keep them and eat a million Burgers to make them fit or try and sell them to someone else what a rip off will never purchase from this company again

Date of experience: December 8, 2022
Canada
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Four weeks ago I ordered a black turtle neck from BR online. I received a green cashmere sweater instead. Since the black TN was no longer available I kept the green sweater. Again few days ago I ordered another black TN(different SKU and style). I received a really ugly white t-shirt in the wrong size, and the kicker was that the T shirt had a price tag from Old Navy. Go figure. I called BR and spoke to a manager, the best they could do is provide a return label... the item is not even worth that, it is crap. Of course the sweater I want is not longer available. In both cases the items came with in a transparent plastic bag with a label. In both cases the label SKU number matched what I had ordered but the item in the bag was the wrong one. They agreed that if the black sweater becomes available again they will allow me to buy it at the sales price... big deal. You don't have to be a genius to know that the sweater is sold out. I had not shop at BR for a long time, but this season had exceptional items. This experience has soured it for me. Not sure I will shop there again... not that they would care.

Date of experience: February 19, 2022
Georgia
6 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great Work Clothing
October 15, 2016

I love Banana Republic. The styles and the selection. I usually wait until a big sale comes along like 40% and then splurge on work clothes for the year. Can't be the quality for the price.

Date of experience: October 14, 2016
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Terrible
December 28, 2023

They don't even sell banana costumes, why name it banana republic if they don't sell banana costumes or even bananas. Do not recommend

Date of experience: December 28, 2023
Florida
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I've been waiting for my order since may, pay for home delivery still hasn't arrive, worse service ever, not recommend to buy in this website

Date of experience: June 12, 2022
Florida
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Over priced
November 29, 2017

Every time I go to this store everything is expensive, they are overpriced, so I end up leaving, I hope they get a grip before they go out of business.

Date of experience: November 29, 2017
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I made an online purchase at 6pm during the week and gave them a call (Banana Republic customer service) same day at 7pm to cancel my purchase. I also followed up the status of my purchase everyday until I received an email two days later that they shipped the item. This is ridiculous and it's very clear to me they received my cancelation request yet it was the policy of their office to not proceed with the cancellation. They knew the item is final sale and if they ship it they will not accept the return so they decided to make profit this way. Last purchase there, good luck with your deceiving business Banana republic!
I also want to mention that there is a big difference between ordering online from home or do it in store. For example, there was a pant which wasn't available in store but it was available online. I asked the cashier in Banana republic store to order it online for me and I pay it in store. The cashier told me ok and it will be $97. I was surprised when later I noticed the same item if I ordered it myself was just $25 in website. That's a 300% difference.
Also during my calls to the customer service, they were providing me contradicting information all the time (i.e. Lying to me) The first person told me online cancellation is just available in the first 30 min. The second one told just in the 5-10 min. The third one told me in the first hour and in the website it says in the first 45 min. I told them about the contracting information and they just said we are sorry but no matter what, online cancellation is not guaranteed.

Date of experience: February 24, 2023
Massachusetts
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy to navigate
November 16, 2017

Great product, easy to nsvigate through the website. Final check ou process can be somewhat confusing with all discoujt codes so need tk pay attention.

Date of experience: November 15, 2017
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Customer Service
July 21, 2022

Unwilling to assist a long standing customer with an exchange. Be weary of placing online orders with them. Disappointed!

Date of experience: July 21, 2022
Israel
1 review
18 helpful votes
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Placed order online for $5oo suit and needed to change the address. Rude customer service and if i canceled and reordered my discount wouldnt apply. They are useless customer service and i ended up canceling my order. DONT BUY FROM THEM ONLINE.

Date of experience: January 13, 2020
Oregon
29 reviews
48 helpful votes
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For the younger folks
December 21, 2017

Cute stuff way too small I wear a size 6 and had to go to an 8 and a 10 crazy how that worked.Am not sure how they measure there clothing

Date of experience: December 20, 2017
Arizona
12 reviews
69 helpful votes
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It appears that Banana Republic Corporate is falling short of ensuring consumers are recipients of quality, knowledgable, respectful, and supportive customer service. I returned an item within 24 hours of my receipt using the company's prepaid shipping label. Unfortunately, the shipment was apparently lost in transit. Although I provided Banana Republic with a copy of my UPS receipt validating my (prompt) return of the item, the company refused to issue a refund until the lost shipment was located and / or a claim was submitted. I informed both the representative and supervisor that this issue was between Banana Republic and their 'contracted shipper' and does not involve the customer. Further, I asserted that their refusal to issue my refund due to a problem with their shipper is a violation of my consumer rights. However, PayPal issued my rightful and long overdue refund immediately following the initiation of a dispute claim. Sadly, Banana Republic's continuing pattern of numerous negative online reviews is indicative of their failure to micromanage staff training, their level of knowledge specific to policies and consumer rights, and personable customer service skills. SHAME ON BANANA REPUBLIC CORPORATE for their role in allowing customers to be victim to such substandard customer service!

Date of experience: May 25, 2021
Ohio
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Great product!
December 11, 2017

I love their style and have purchased alot of clothing from them. The one downside is the pricing so I only purchase sale items!

Date of experience: December 10, 2017
Nevada
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Very bad
September 16, 2022

I am sorry but I just paid extra more than 20$ to have persel faster and... still I wait... Also very poor customer service

Date of experience: September 16, 2022
Michigan
6 reviews
9 helpful votes
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No thanks
September 20, 2015

Checked out shoes on sale...$109.00 is this another joke? Hard working people can"t afford these so called on sale shoes!

Date of experience: September 20, 2015
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Products quality
February 25, 2022

Quality of clothing are good and lasts long. You can find simple, cute yet classy clothing. Prices are not bad.

Date of experience: February 25, 2022
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Boxy but good
March 2, 2015

A little over priced these days but basically good moderately high-end clothing. Downside: not exactly fashion-forward and a little boxy.

Date of experience: March 2, 2015
GB
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Always good quality
March 20, 2016

I like the way you can amble around the shop without being pounced upon, and being asked if they can can help you. Good quality clothing too.

Date of experience: March 20, 2016
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Went to buy some banana and fruits only to find it sell clothes only, there is no banana no orange nothing at all

Date of experience: October 8, 2021
Texas
26 reviews
20 helpful votes
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Love, Love Love this store for my adult children and husband. Timeless design that fits modern and durable.

Date of experience: January 29, 2015