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In App Purchase Refund Non Eligble

Hi there,


the other day my only child was using my phone and made multiple in game app purchases without permission since the parent was asleep and he spent loads of money of mine which I can’t afford.


However it was non eligble for a refund even after the second decision.


im not sure what to do now?

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 12, 2022 7:27 PM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2022 6:05 PM

Hi Rishi521,

Welcome to the Apple Community.


Commisserations!


Some in-app purchases, such as game currency or hints, are consumable, which means that they run out as you use them.

Sorry there seems no way to get that money back, unless the child (or other family member) can pay up.


See if this article (link below) may help prevent such episodes from ever happening again:


Prevent in-app purchases from the App Store - Apple Support


And / or

Require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases – Apple Support

__________________________________________________

Else:


Approve what kids buy with Ask to Buy - Apple Support


Or

If Ask to Buy isn't working - Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jun 13, 2022 6:05 PM in response to RishiS21

Hi Rishi521,

Welcome to the Apple Community.


Commisserations!


Some in-app purchases, such as game currency or hints, are consumable, which means that they run out as you use them.

Sorry there seems no way to get that money back, unless the child (or other family member) can pay up.


See if this article (link below) may help prevent such episodes from ever happening again:


Prevent in-app purchases from the App Store - Apple Support


And / or

Require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases – Apple Support

__________________________________________________

Else:


Approve what kids buy with Ask to Buy - Apple Support


Or

If Ask to Buy isn't working - Apple Support


All the best :-)

In App Purchase Refund Non Eligble

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