Free shipping for contact lenses

Ordering contacts online is one of life's little conveniences (the ones that make the things you have to do a little easier). No extra trips across town, no waiting around in a store — you can handle the entire task from your couch, preferably while wearing your favorite sweatpants.

Paying more for the convenience makes it ... well, less convenient. So, the desire to avoid shipping fees when ordering contacts online is understandable.

The good news? 1-800 Contacts offers a free shipping option on every order. No minimum purchase, no special codes, no fine print. 

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Are there any minimum purchase requirements to qualify for free shipping?

Nope, there's no minimum purchase requirement to score free shipping when ordering with 1-800 Contacts. Whether you're stocking up to see more clearly for the next 6 months or just grabbing a single box of left-eye lenses because you accidentally washed a contact down the drain, your order qualifies for free shipping. Just select the standard shipping option at checkout.

Want your lenses even faster? Choose one of our paid shipping options, and we rush those babies to your door like a running back aiming for the end zone (minus the contact sports damage). 

What shipping method does 1-800 Contacts use?

At 1-800 Contacts, you can choose from a variety of shipping methods to meet your needs. If you're planning ahead for next month's contact lenses, standard shipping helps you save on overall costs. Need your lenses ASAP because you just realized you're on the last safe day to wear your current ones? For a relatively small fee, you can get them the next business day.

Here's a quick rundown of the shipping methods you can choose from:

• Standard shipping: This is the free shipping on contact lenses option. Standard shipping orders typically arrive within 5-7 business days of prescription verification. It's the go-to for most customers and the clear option if you need contacts in a week or 2.

• Expedited shipping: You pay $14.99 for this option and generally receive your contacts in 2-3 business days after prescription verification. Opt for this service if you need your contacts in less than a week, but it's not a vision-correction emergency.

• Overnight shipping: You can also choose to pay $19.99 for your lenses to arrive within 1 business day following prescription verification. Pay a little more and get your lenses super quick for those uh-oh moments when you lose a contact or realize you're on your last pair. 

How long does it take to get contacts?

If you already have a valid prescription, getting contacts through 1-800 Contacts is pretty quick. And free shipping never means slow shipping with us.

With standard free shipping, lenses typically arrive within 7 days of your prescription being verified. Verifications can take 1 business day, putting the total max time at around 8 business days. If your prescription is already on file with 1-800 Contacts, you can take a day off that timeline.

The same is true for other shipping methods. Tack on a day if you need the prescription verified, so max 4 business days for expedited and max 2 business days for overnight shipping.

Now, if you're starting from scratch, things take just a little longer. (Isn't that the case for everything? From-scratch cakes take a few minutes more to put together than from-the-box cakes, right?)

But here's the good news: 1-800 Contacts makes the entire process as painless as possible. This is how to get the best contact lenses, step-by-step:

1. Take an online ExpressExam to renew your prescription: The process takes about 10 minutes for most people, and a licensed eye care professional reviews the results in around 24 hours.

2. Use your vision insurance: Lay the (insurance) cards on the table if you've got them to help reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

3. Find your lenses: You can order the same lenses prescribed by your eye care professional online. Compare options via our resources to find out more about your choices.

4. Place your order: It only takes a few minutes to complete the shopping cart process.

5. Get fast, free shipping: Choose standard shipping for free shipping. If you need your contacts faster, level up to paid shipping options. 

Returns or exchanges with free shipping

Yes, you can return or exchange contacts, even if you chose free shipping. At 1-800 Contacts, we back every order with a Gajillion Percent Promise. No, we don't actually know how many zeroes that is, but we do know we do whatever it takes to ensure you're happy with your contact lenses.

Need to swap your unopened boxes of contacts? Reach out to the customer service team via phone or live chat, and we can walk you through the easy and free refund or exchange process.

How can you save money on vision care?

Saving money on your vision care is easy, especially when you leverage options like free shipping at 1-800 Contacts. You're already ahead of the game, just by selecting the standard option.

You can also take advantage of our best price guarantee and sign up for our emails. Sometimes we send out discounts for your first order. Who's saying no to 25% off?  If you've got vision insurance, you can also double down on savings. 

Honestly, affordable contact lenses have never been so easy: cheap contacts, free shipping, and a guarantee that gives you plenty of peace of mind.

Get started today by uploading your prescription and selecting the shipping method that meets your needs.

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Did you know you can order contacts online? 

Say goodbye to trips to the eye doctor and hello to convenience! With 1-800 Contacts, you can easily order your contact lenses online and have them delivered straight to your door. Plus, our online vision exam makes it simple to get the prescription you need without leaving home. And the best part? You’ll save money on your first order with 1-800 Contacts. It’s never been easier to get your contacts! 

Original publish date: 9/19/2023

Updated date: 5/14/2025