[Working] Tip for getting a refund for purchase payments through the app on the Google Play Store

Did you forget to cancel a free trial? Or did you register for a paid subscription by mistake? Whatever the reason, if you've accidentally paid an app subscription fee from your card, here's how you can get a refund for purchase payments through the app on Google Play Store.

Get a refund for in-app purchases on Google Play Store

Many apps often offer free seven-day or one-month trials to attract customers. Unfortunately, many people who activate the free trial subscription forget to cancel it and end up paying the fee after the free period ends, even if they don't want to.

Likewise, let's say, an app that usually charges Rs. 999 / year for the premium gives you the first year for just Rs. 10- You sign up thinking it's a lot but completely forget to cancel it later. Once the next billing cycle starts, you are automatically billed the actual Rs. 999 on your card, and this is where you remember the error.

Fortunately, there is always a way to request refunds for subscriptions you didn't intend to pay. But before you begin, note that you can only get refunds for app purchases or subscriptions through the app if you request a refund within 48 hours.

If you see an unauthorized debit (not made by you or someone you know) by Google Play on your bank statement, you can report it within 120 days. Learn more about refunding fraudulent transactions on Google Play.

Steps to get a refund from Google Play Store for in-app subscription payments

First, cancel the subscription you have been billed by going to Play Store> three-dot menu> Subscriptions. This step is optional but may increase your chances of getting a refund. Then follow the steps below.

1. On your computer, go to https://play.google.com/store/account.
2. Sign in using your Google account if you haven't already.
3. Then click on Order history.
4. Here, find the subscription you want to request a refund for.
5. Click on Request to be reimbursed ou to report a problem and choose why you want the refund, whether you bought it by accident or your friend or family member did it without your consent etc.
6. Fill out the form with the necessary details.

When finished, you will get the response, “Thank you for sharing your concerns. »Google will now verify and respond to your refund request within four business days. Although the refund decision usually only takes about 15-20 minutes.

You can also directly fill out the Google Play refund request form by clicking here.

Get a refund for app purchases

If you buy an app or game directly from the Google Play Store, you have a two-hour window to uninstall it and get a refund.

So if a particular app or game you paid for doesn't meet your expectations, go to the app's download page on the Play Store and click on the button. Refund button. If you missed it, you still have the option to go through the 48 hour process mentioned above.

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So it was a question of how to request and get a refund for accidental in-app purchase payments on Google Play Store. Let us know if you were successful in reversing the transaction on your debit / credit card or Paypal account. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any doubts or questions.

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