Whether you’re buying a gift or treating yourself, use our tips to score free delivery and returns.

— Loyalty pays. Register for your favorite retailer’s email newsletter. The newsletter may give you access to members-only codes for free shipping. It can also pay to do all or most of your holiday shopping at a single store; many retailers set a minimum dollar amount for free shipping. Store credit cards, such as Target’s REDcard and the Gap’s Silver Card, offer free shipping on all purchases made online.