How long does it take for an approved Apple refund to appear?

my refund request was approved and it says the money was refunded when i checked the status, but they didn’t tell me how long it will take for the refund to appear. How long does it usually take?



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iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 29, 2025 10:35 AM

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Posted on Nov 29, 2025 10:40 AM

Hello~ Click on below and review…


Check the status of a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support*


*When will I get the money back?

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.


Also…note the link above has a highlighted tab to contact Apple if needed. Take care.


~Katana-San~


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Nov 29, 2025 10:40 AM in response to NateBTW

Hello~ Click on below and review…


Check the status of a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support*


*When will I get the money back?

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.


Also…note the link above has a highlighted tab to contact Apple if needed. Take care.


~Katana-San~


How long does it take for an approved Apple refund to appear?

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