The time it takes for an Apple refund to be processed and appear in your account depends on the payment method used and the type of refund:
- Store credit : Refunds may appear in your Apple Account balance within up to 48 hours.
- Mobile phone billing : Refunds can take up to 60 days to show on your statement, as processing depends on your network provider.
- Credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Apple Cash, and other payment methods : Refunds typically take up to 30 days to appear on your statement. If not seen after 30 days, you should contact your financial institution
After submitting a refund request, Apple usually takes 24 to 48 hours to update the status. Once approved, the refund processing time depends on the payment method as described above
. For Apple Pay specifically, refunds are generally processed within 5 working days
. If you returned a physical product to Apple, once they receive and inspect it, they process the refund within about 7 business days
. In summary, the total refund time can range from a couple of days (for store credit) to up to 60 days (for mobile phone billing), with most credit/debit card refunds appearing within 30 days after approval.
