I accidentally bought an Apple subscription for ₹298 and realized the mistake shortly after the payment went through. I haven't used the subscription at all, so I immediately submitted a refund request through Apple's official refund page. Has anyone successfully received a refund in a similar situation? I'm also wondering how long Apple usually takes to review the request and return the money if it's approved, since ₹298 is a significant amount for me right now.
3 Answers
Apple often reviews refund requests within about 48 hours, although the timing can vary. If they approve it, the money may take longer to appear depending on your payment method—sometimes several days and, in some cases, up to 30 days.
I’ve heard of accidental subscriptions being cancelled without a penalty when the customer contacts Apple soon after the charge and hasn’t used the service. It isn’t guaranteed, but submitting the request immediately was the right thing to do.
It can depend on the subscription and Apple’s review, but acting quickly and explaining that the purchase was accidental and unused gives you a reasonable chance. Since you already submitted the request, the best option is to wait for Apple’s decision rather than submitting multiple requests.
I hope that helps. I’ve genuinely never used the subscription, and the purchase was completely accidental.
Thanks, that clears up the difference between the review time and the time needed to receive the refund.