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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.
So, if it has been approved and the purchase was made with a credit card, then you are instructed to contact the financial institution if it has been longer than 30 day. In my experience, a refund from any source will be posted to my credit card in 5-7 business days.