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Apple approved my purchase refund. When does the money return?

Apps & digital content

Published guidance

Depends on how you paid

After approval · funds visible

Apple lists up to 48 hours for Apple Account balance, up to 60 days for mobile billing, and up to 30 days for cards and its other listed payment methods.

What the clock measures

Published timing window
  1. Earlier stageRefund requested
  2. Window startsRefund approved
  3. Window endsFunds visible

A process map, not your progress. Spacing does not represent duration.

Starts with
Apple approves the purchase refund.
Ends with
The funds appear on your account or statement.

What can change the wait

  • This applies to apps and content bought from Apple, not physical-device returns.
  • Apple’s earlier 24–48-hour request update is a different stage. Your payment method determines the money-return window.

A useful next step

Where to check your situation

Check the claim status. If card funds are absent after 30 days, contact your financial institution. Calling Apple does not accelerate processing.

Read Apple’s refund-status instructions

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