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Retailer Report Card

B&H Photo Video

B&H Photo Video is a privately held NYC-based photo, video, and electronics retailer founded in 1973 with a sterling reputation in the professional camera and AV community. Strengths include transparent pricing, a fair 30-day return policy, free shipping over $49, same-day NYC delivery, excellent customer service, and the unique Payboo card's sales-tax-equivalent rebate. The site and shipping operations pause on Saturdays and Jewish holidays due to the owners' Orthodox Jewish observance, which is well-communicated.

A
Overall Grade
Researched 4/24/2026
Return window
30 days
Price matching
Yes
Free shipping
$49+
Trustpilot
4.2 / 5
BBB rating
A+
Loyalty program
B&H Payboo Rewards Card

Return Policy

A
Return window
30 days
Holiday extension
Yes
Restocking fee
None on most items; some special-order or pro items may incur fees
Return shipping
Free return shipping via prepaid label for most returns
In-store returns
Yes
Receipt required
Yes
Final-sale categories
Opened software, Opened consumables (film, ink, paper, batteries, memory cards once opened), Used items, Special-order items, Underwater/dive equipment that has been wet, Items missing original packaging or accessories

30-day return window from date of receipt. Items must be in original condition with all packaging, manuals, and accessories. NYC SuperStore accepts in-person returns. Generally praised in the photo community for fair, consistent return handling.

Price Matching

B
Offers price matching
Yes
Competitors matched
Adorama, Best Buy, Crutchfield, Other authorized dealers of the same brand
Exclusions
Marketplace sellers, Auction sites, Amazon third-party sellers, Membership/club pricing, Rebates, coupons, or promotional bundle pricing, Used, refurbished, or open-box items, Items out of stock at the competitor, Limited-quantity or doorbuster deals
Post-purchase adjustment window
7 days
How to request
Contact B&H via Live Chat, phone, or email with a link to the competing authorized dealer's advertised price. Reviewed case-by-case.

B&H Price Match is limited to authorized dealers of the manufacturer, which excludes many lower-priced resellers. Post-purchase price adjustments accepted within roughly a week of purchase.

Shipping

A
Free shipping threshold
$49
Standard delivery
3–7 days
Same-day delivery
Yes
Store pickup
Yes
International shipping
Yes

Free standard shipping on orders $49+ within the contiguous US. Same-day delivery available in NYC metro area for qualifying orders. In-store pickup at the NYC SuperStore. International shipping to 200+ countries with duties/taxes calculated upfront. Orders do not ship on Saturdays or major Jewish holidays due to ownership's religious observance.

Payment Methods

Apple Pay (online)
Yes
Apple Pay (in-store)
Yes
Google Pay
Yes
PayPal
Yes
Buy Now, Pay Later
Affirm
Store credit card
Yes
Gift cards
Yes

Loyalty Program

B
Program name
B&H Payboo Rewards Card
Free to join
Yes
Earning rate
Instant rebate equal to sales tax paid (effectively ~8.875% back in NY) as a statement credit on qualifying purchases
Tier benefits
Instant sales-tax-equivalent rebate on qualifying purchases, Special financing offers on larger purchases, No annual fee, Exclusive cardholder promotions

B&H does not run a traditional points-based consumer loyalty program. Instead, the Payboo store credit card delivers a rebate equivalent to the sales tax on each qualifying purchase. Highly valuable given NY's 8.875% sales tax.

Customer Service

Live chat
M-F during business hours
Phone support
1-800-606-6969
Email support
Yes
Avg. response time
Live chat and phone responses typically within minutes during operating hours; email within 1 business day. Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays.

Pricing Transparency

A+
Fake sales frequency
low
Strikethrough honesty
accurate
Dynamic pricing used
No

B&H is widely regarded as one of the most transparent electronics retailers. Strikethrough pricing reflects genuine manufacturer MSRP or recent street prices, promotional sales have clear start/end dates, and pricing does not vary by user profile or browsing history. MAP pricing sometimes obscures true discounts (requires 'add to cart to see price'), but this is a manufacturer constraint.

Privacy & Data Practices

Sells customer data
No
Targeted advertising
Yes
Account required to shop
No
Notable data incidents
  • 2025: B&H Photo Video disclosed a data security incident affecting customer account information; the company notified affected customers and offered credit monitoring.

Third-Party Trust Ratings

Trustpilot
4.2 / 5 (2,800 reviews)
Better Business Bureau
A+ · Accredited
Sitejabber
4.1 / 5
Knoji
4.6 / 5
Apple App Store
4.8 / 5
Google Play
4.6 / 5

Company

Legal name
B & H Foto & Electronics Corp.
Headquarters
420 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10001
Founded
1973
Annual revenue
$2.5B
Employees
2,500

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