Cancel transaction sent to wrong email address

Hello ,, how can I cancel a transaction to the wrong email address

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 17, 2025 5:50 PM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2025 6:02 PM

Hey there,


Apple can’t manually cancel or redirect a purchase that was sent to the wrong email address, because all purchases are tied to the Apple ID that was used at checkout. However, you can request a refund if the item hasn’t been redeemed or downloaded.

The quickest way is here: https://reportaproblem.apple.com


Sign in with the Apple ID that made the purchase, choose the item, and select “Request a refund” or “I didn’t mean to buy this.”


If the wrong email belongs to someone else, they will not be able to use the purchase unless they sign in with your Apple ID, so you don’t need to worry about them accessing your account.


Regards.

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Nov 17, 2025 6:02 PM in response to helvin48

Hey there,


Apple can’t manually cancel or redirect a purchase that was sent to the wrong email address, because all purchases are tied to the Apple ID that was used at checkout. However, you can request a refund if the item hasn’t been redeemed or downloaded.

The quickest way is here: https://reportaproblem.apple.com


Sign in with the Apple ID that made the purchase, choose the item, and select “Request a refund” or “I didn’t mean to buy this.”


If the wrong email belongs to someone else, they will not be able to use the purchase unless they sign in with your Apple ID, so you don’t need to worry about them accessing your account.


Regards.

Cancel transaction sent to wrong email address

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