I accidentally bought an Apple subscription for ₹298 and realized it shortly after the payment went through. I haven't used the subscription at all, and I submitted a refund request through Apple's official refund portal as soon as I noticed the mistake. Has anyone been refunded in a similar situation? How long did Apple take to review the request and return the money if it was approved? ₹298 is a significant amount for me right now, so I'm pretty stressed about it.
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I’ve had an Apple subscription cancelled without a penalty when I acted quickly after noticing the mistake. Since you didn’t use it and submitted the request right away, there’s a reasonable chance they’ll approve it, although refunds aren’t guaranteed.
Refunds aren’t guaranteed, so contacting Apple directly is the best option. Explain that the purchase was accidental, that you noticed immediately, and that the subscription was never used. Those details may help with the review.
Apple may take up to 48 hours to make a decision on the refund request. If it’s approved, the actual credit can take up to 30 days depending on your payment method and bank. The review time and the time to receive the money are separate.
It can depend on the subscription and the circumstances, but requesting a refund quickly gives you a better chance. Apple usually reviews these requests fairly soon, sometimes within a day or two. If approved, the money may take longer to actually appear in your account.
Thanks, I’m hoping the same happens here. I really didn’t use the subscription at all.