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yszhmrx_
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Apple refund processed but not received in bank account

Hi everyone!


I recently requested a refund from Apple and received an email stating that there was an update regarding my refund claim. When I checked the “Report a Problem” website, it showed that my refund had already been processed yesterday.


However, I still haven’t received the refund reversal in my bank account, and there’s no record of the refunded amount in my transactions.


Has anyone experienced the same situation? How long did it take for the refund to appear in your bank account after Apple marked it as refunded? Should I wait a few more days or contact Apple Support or my bank?


I would really appreciate any advice or information. Thank you!

Posted on Oct 19, 2026 6:20 PM

4 replies

Katana-San
User level: Level 10 (124,115 points)

Oct 19, 2026 7:10 PM in response to yszhmrx_

Hello~ You may click on the link below…


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


*Please note, if you already initiated your refund request, contacting Apple by phone or chat won't help speed up your request, or the processing of your funds. Monitor the status of your request on , reportaproblem.apple.com or with your financial institution.


**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.


~Katana-San~

Mac Jim ID
User level: Level 10 (105,996 points)

Oct 19, 2026 6:28 PM in response to yszhmrx_

Review the Support Article here for when to expect that refund.

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


It certainly will not be the next day for a credit card purchase, and could take up to 30 days. In my experience any credit card/bank refund takes about 5 business days, which means that does not include weekends and holidays. That is true for a credit card/bank refund from any merchant.


If you used your Apple Account balance, then Apple is able to return those funds in less than 48 hours since they don't need to traverse the financial networks.

Mac Jim ID
User level: Level 10 (105,996 points)

Oct 19, 2026 7:33 PM in response to yszhmrx_

yszhmrx_ wrote:
So, I only have to wait for it to reflect on my bank account?

Correct.

Is there any chances that I can send an email to Apple regarding this?

In the link that has been posted twice already for you to read it says contacting Apple to speed up the request is not possible. The email you received is for one way notifications and is not monitored by Apple for support or replies. The email address they usually use is [email protected] or [email protected].

  • Please note, if you already initiated your refund request, contacting Apple by phone or chat won't help speed up your request, or the processing of your funds.
yszhmrx_ Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 19, 2026 7:25 PM in response to Mac Jim ID

So, I only have to wait for it to reflect on my bank account? Is there any chances that I can send an email to Apple regarding this?

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256379264