How do I request a refund for unauthorized charges from the App Store?
I was charged 16.48 and I want my money back I want a refund for whatever you took it for
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I was charged 16.48 and I want my money back I want a refund for whatever you took it for
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The first step is to determine what the charge is for, then who made it. A charge made from your phone can only be done if someone knows your Password/Passcode and you may need to secure your device. Giving someone that information authorizes them to use your device and that would includes making purchases. You can view your purchase history on the reportaproblem website or in the App Store using this link:
View your purchase history for the App Store and other Apple media services - Apple Support
If you signed up for a Free Trial, that will need to be cancelled 24 hours before the trial period ends to avoid any charges.
The first step is to determine what the charge is for, then who made it. A charge made from your phone can only be done if someone knows your Password/Passcode and you may need to secure your device. Giving someone that information authorizes them to use your device and that would includes making purchases. You can view your purchase history on the reportaproblem website or in the App Store using this link:
View your purchase history for the App Store and other Apple media services - Apple Support
If you signed up for a Free Trial, that will need to be cancelled 24 hours before the trial period ends to avoid any charges.
Your first step is to try to identify the reason for these charges. They may be perfectly valid charges you simply do not recognize.
The support article If you see 'apple.com/bill' on your billing statement - Apple Support explains how you can check your iTunes and App Stores purchase history, cancel subscriptions, and track possible sources of unrecognized Apple charges you may see on a bill. These may be purchases by family members if you are an organizer of a Family Sharing group, or possibly a second Apple ID you use. The article also provides a specific link for contacting Apple if you cannot trace the source of charges. If you use Apple Card you may find this document helpful too ➞ If you see an Apple Services charge you don't recognize on your Apple Card - Apple Support
Also note this service: View your App Store and iTunes Store purchases directly from your financial institution - Apple Support
"When you sign in to your financial institution website or mobile app and view your recent purchases from the App Store, iTunes Store, Apple Books, or for Apple Music or iCloud services, you may see an option—such as View Receipt—that allows you to view more details about your transaction."
Other possibilities to consider (not all may apply in your situation):
● Purchases can be made with your ID if your Apple ID is compromised (read what to do ➞ If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support ) or somebody else has access to your device (require a purchase password as explained in this article ➞ Require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases - Apple Support ).
● If you only see a charge in emails or texts that are not official Apple receipts, it is likely phishing attempts (see the article: Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support ).
● If you are absolutely certain neither you, nor Apple, nor a Family Sharing member can account for a charge and it ONLY appears on a bill for a charge card you alone control, you may have been the victim of card fraud. Contact your financial institution.
● Small amounts of ~$1 may be an authorization hold that will be refunded (pending charge ➞ How apps, content, and subscriptions from Apple are billed - Apple Support ).
● Unanticipated amounts may be grouped charges ( How apps, content, and subscriptions from Apple are billed - Apple Support ).
If using Family Sharing and viewing purchase history under Report A Problem, make sure the “Apple ID” box is set to All.” If a purchase is listed in your purchase history and you want to ask for a refund, read this article about how to request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple ➞ Request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support
If a Family Sharing member made the purchase then you need to discuss this with that person. They would have to initiate any refund request.
If a reporting a problem request is unsuccessful or you have another issue you can also speak with Apple ➞ Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support
Select your country (if you do not see your country, also look for "other" regions; e.g., "Other Africa"), then "Choose a product". Click the "show" item under each category for more selections. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.
or:
Contact Apple for support and service ➞ "See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world."
Click here ➞ https://support.apple.com/HT201232
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Request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support
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You can request a refund for a purchase you made by going to reportaproblem.apple.com and select I’d like a refund along with your purchase and reason for the return. Keep in mind, wait 24-48 hours for an update on your refund request.
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.
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sissy37 wrote:
I was charged for two unauthorized charges I didn’t approve for Ultra cleaner storage cleaner. The charges were $8.99 and $6.99. I also deleted them right away but they were put on my charge card.
How can I be refunded those charges?
While the link to request the refund has been provided, did you determine how those charges occurred. A charge in the App Store requires you to double click the side button with the amount showing on the screen followed by verification with Face ID/Touch ID or Passcode. If you did not approve the charges using the side button double click are you a Family Organizer where a family member made the purchase?
Unclear when you said you deleted the charges right away and what that means. Where did you attempt to delete the charges? Your input may be able to help others facing the same situation.
I was charged for two unauthorized charges I didn’t approve for Ultra cleaner storage cleaner. The charges were $8.99 and $6.99. I also deleted them right away but they were put on my charge card.
How can I be refunded those charges?
Follow the advice users in this forum have given you.
⇢ Request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support
I was charged $6.99 for an app I didn’t add. How do I get a refund
How do I request a refund for unauthorized charges from the App Store?