HT201292: About payment card authorization holds in the iTunes Store

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umang712

Q: whats the average period of the authorization hold?

Hi

 

i made a couple of purchases (specifically music tracks) recently. everytime i did an authorization hold of USD 1.00 / Indian Rupee 60 was made.

What's the average turn around time for the refund to occur ?

Does it also happen if you are checking out a track (hearing) for the 1st time but not downloading the track?

FYI, i didn't change my card/address details on the phone.

thanks.

iPhone 6s

Posted on Feb 3, 2016 8:59 AM

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  • by King_Penguin,

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Feb 3, 2016 9:32 AM in response to umang712
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    Feb 3, 2016 9:32 AM in response to umang712

    The time varies by card issuer, but generally it's a few days (though it might be up to a week).

     

    The 'charge' should only happen if you change details on your account, whether the card (e.g. entering its security code, or re-entering the card), or your address details - it shouldn't happen if just previewing tracks, or if buying something if you don't do any changes/additions to the card or your address