How do I follow up on a missing app refund from Apple?

I requested a refund for an app that i did not request it was called calm. apple agreed to a refund and apple emailed that it was deposited into account 25/9 and its not turned up. what else can I do as apple does not let you go in to the refund section again.



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Original Title: requested a refund

iPad, iPadOS 26

Posted on Oct 1, 2026 7:26 PM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2026 8:59 PM

Hello~ It is usually only a matter of time. See what Apple has to say here…


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


*Please note, if you already initiated your refund request, contacting Apple by phone or chat won't help speed up your request, or the processing of your funds. Monitor the status of your request on reportaproblem.apple.com, or with your financial institution.


Also…


*How to check the status of your refund request

  1. Go to reportaproblem.apple.com and sign in to your Apple Account.
  2. Choose Check Status of Claims. If you don't see Check Status of Claims, you don't have any pending refund requests. Learn how to request a refund.
  3. To see the status, tap or click Pending.

When will I get the money back?

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.


Post back if you need to.


~Katana-San~

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Oct 1, 2026 8:59 PM in response to szb1

Hello~ It is usually only a matter of time. See what Apple has to say here…


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


*Please note, if you already initiated your refund request, contacting Apple by phone or chat won't help speed up your request, or the processing of your funds. Monitor the status of your request on reportaproblem.apple.com, or with your financial institution.


Also…


*How to check the status of your refund request

  1. Go to reportaproblem.apple.com and sign in to your Apple Account.
  2. Choose Check Status of Claims. If you don't see Check Status of Claims, you don't have any pending refund requests. Learn how to request a refund.
  3. To see the status, tap or click Pending.

When will I get the money back?

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.


Post back if you need to.


~Katana-San~

Oct 1, 2026 7:48 PM in response to szb1

This support article explains how to check the status of a refund for apps or media content that you bought from Apple, and how long it takes to receive a refund if you are granted one --> Check the status of a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support

After you request a refund you'll receive a status update by email within 48 hours. IF your refund is approved (with a few exceptions Apple does not automatically grant refunds), the funds are applied to the same payment method that you used to buy the item. How long it takes for a refund to appear on your account or statement depends upon the payment method used:


● 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."

Where it refers to seeing your money taking many days, the article specifically says "statements”. To me a statement is something that I only get once per month. I know with my cards I can also check online and charges and refunds usually really appear in a day or so.



Oct 1, 2026 9:04 PM in response to szb1

Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗


According to Apple:

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.


Note: Once a decision has been made on your refund request, you will get a follow up email from Apple.


Learn how to → Check Refund Status.


Final Note: I have written a detailed user-tip on this subject that goes into greater detail. See ▶︎ Request A Refund for more.


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer

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