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I received an email about a refund, but never turned the money back into my account. What should I do?

I accidentally purchased an app and was charged. I received an email that my refund was successful, but the money never went back into my bank account. What should I do next?

Posted on Jul 15, 2021 8:50 AM

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Posted on Jul 15, 2021 10:37 AM

After you request a refund you'll receive a status update by email within 48 hours. If your request is granted, the money is returned to the payment method you used. The time it takes for the money to appear on your account or statement depends on the payment method:


- Store credit (e.g., Apple ID balance): 48 hours

- Mobile phone billing (payment through your phone service carrier): Up to 60 days

- Other payment methods (e.g., credit/debit card): Up to 30 days for it to appear on a statement.


For apps and media you can also sign into https://reportaproblem.apple.com to check if the status of your item is "Refunded".


From: 'How long refunds from the App Store or other Apple services take' --> https://support.apple.com/HT210904


If you need to contact Apple about this, click on this link --> https://support.apple.com/choose-country-region/ and choose a path that gets assistance from Apple staff.

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Jul 15, 2021 10:37 AM in response to ApplequestionApp

After you request a refund you'll receive a status update by email within 48 hours. If your request is granted, the money is returned to the payment method you used. The time it takes for the money to appear on your account or statement depends on the payment method:


- Store credit (e.g., Apple ID balance): 48 hours

- Mobile phone billing (payment through your phone service carrier): Up to 60 days

- Other payment methods (e.g., credit/debit card): Up to 30 days for it to appear on a statement.


For apps and media you can also sign into https://reportaproblem.apple.com to check if the status of your item is "Refunded".


From: 'How long refunds from the App Store or other Apple services take' --> https://support.apple.com/HT210904


If you need to contact Apple about this, click on this link --> https://support.apple.com/choose-country-region/ and choose a path that gets assistance from Apple staff.

I received an email about a refund, but never turned the money back into my account. What should I do?

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