How does it take for Refund to reflect ?

Why have i not received my refund even though it says my purchase has been refunded


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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 4, 2024 9:40 PM

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Posted on Aug 4, 2024 9:53 PM

Review this support article to see how long it may take depending on your payment method.

Check the status of a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support


  • Store credit—It might take up to 48 hours to see the refund in your Apple Account balance.
  • Mobile phone billing—It might take up to 60 days for the statement to show the refund. Processing time might be affected by your carrier. You can contact your carrier for an update.
  • Credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Apple Cash, and all other payment methods—It might take up to 30 days for the statement to show the refund. If you don't see the refund after 30 days, contact your financial institution.
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Aug 4, 2024 9:53 PM in response to Rach0404

Review this support article to see how long it may take depending on your payment method.

Check the status of a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support


  • Store credit—It might take up to 48 hours to see the refund in your Apple Account balance.
  • Mobile phone billing—It might take up to 60 days for the statement to show the refund. Processing time might be affected by your carrier. You can contact your carrier for an update.
  • Credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Apple Cash, and all other payment methods—It might take up to 30 days for the statement to show the refund. If you don't see the refund after 30 days, contact your financial institution.

Aug 4, 2024 9:52 PM in response to Rach0404

If your refund is approved, the funds are applied to the same payment method that you used to buy the item. Here's how long it takes for a refund to appear on your account or statement:

Store credit—It might take up to 48 hours to see the refund in your Apple Account balance.

Mobile phone billing—It might take up to 60 days for the statement to show the refund. Processing time might be affected by your carrier. You can contact your carrier for an update.

Credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Apple Cash, and all other payment methods—It might take up to 30 days for the statement to show the refund. If you don't see the refund after 30 days, contact your financial institution.


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