Hi! Just want to confirm from our end that we do not know of a method currently for how to remove this aspect of Google Play’srefund policy. Answer from wes_clark on community.revenuecat.com
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Google Support
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Learn about Google Play refund policies - Google Play Help
If you give your account or payment details to someone else, appear to be abusing our policies, or don’t protect your account with authentication, we usually can’t issue a refund. If you find a Google Play purchase on your card or other payment method that you didn't make and that wasn't ...
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Google Play
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Google Play Terms of Service
See Google Play’s Refund Policy ... Google ToS, Google Play’s Refund Policy or the refund policies of the Provider, all sales are final, and no returns, replacements or refunds are permitted....
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Google Play denied my refund within 1 hour of purchase and sent me on a wild goose chase
Do not go to your bank. If you do a recharge against Google they can and will block your entire account. You lose everything. Email address, photos, purchases, the lot. More on reddit.com
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google play store is kinda fishy, i had an app, a 3d wallpaper named motion that was removed from my purchases but I had the email from the order, so I complain to support to read its More on reddit.com
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Google Play Refund Request Denied
there's no one at fault other than you. you were supposed to cancel before the trial ended, which you didn't do. there's little to no chance you're getting that money back, especially from google More on reddit.com
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I've had issues with PlayStore and Google almost 99% of the time escapes any responsibility. You'll be provided links to the emails of the game you mentioned and will be told to ask the Dev, and Google can't help. In somewhat accraute wording "Google play store is just the payment processor/ mediator between you the customer and developer, if the app/game developer has rejected your refund request, there is nothing we can do as the product is theirs and we are just intermediaries. Also Unsolicited advice: don't spend 16k usd on mobile games man. You could have had tons of pc games along with a great pc rig that you could play them in. Mobile games aren't even supported for long and all your money will be down the drain when they decide to stop supporting the game. More on reddit.com
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How long do refunds take?

Generally speaking, Google Play should render its decision within 24 hours and have your refund out to you within four business days. For unrecognized (fraudulent) purchases, it may take longer.

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androidauthority.com
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How to get a refund for apps purchased from the Google Play Store
How do I contact Google's support team for help with a refund?

Head to this link to view the Google support page for Play Store refunds. At the bottom of the page, there is an option to contact Google directly. Tap it, and tell Google the reason you’re contacting them. Keep entering information and tapping the Next step button until you get to the end, where you can initiate a chat or email with Google.

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How to get a refund for apps purchased from the Google Play Store
How long after purchase can I ask for a refund?

For apps and games, you can get a direct refund in the Play Store within two hours of purchase. You can fill out a form up to 48 hours after purchase.

For books, TV shows, and movies, it’s seven days for most countries and up to 14 days for select countries. However, defective content can be refunded up to 65 days after purchase.

For audiobooks, all sales are final except in South Korea, where you get a seven-day window as long as you haven’t listened to the audiobook.

For a full list of the rules, click here to check out Google’s support page.

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How to get a refund for apps purchased from the Google Play Store
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Google Support
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Request your Google Play refund - Google Play Help
Privacy Policy · Google Play Terms of Service · Submit feedback · Send feedback on... This help content & information · General Help Center experience · Next · Help Center · Community · Get started with Google Play · Google Play · //accounts.google.com/ServiceLogin · Request a Google Play purchase refund with our easy, self-help flow that lets you skip the line and submit refund requests on Play purchases.
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Google One
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Google One - Terms of Service
1 month ago - Refunds. If you purchased a Google One subscription or AI credits, the refund policy will apply. You will need to contact the seller from which you made the purchase to request a refund. You may have consumer rights under applicable law that cannot be limited by contract.
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TMS Outsource
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How To Get A Refund From The Google Play Store
April 21, 2025 - Goodbye unwanted charges. Your virtual library’s guardians. Different media, slightly different pathways. Refund Policy Overview: Most content has a 7-day return window—watch out for exceptions.
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Android Authority
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How to get a refund for apps purchased from the Google Play Store
April 30, 2025 - Google should render its decision within 24 hours and send your refund within four days, as per Google policy. There is one caveat to this: According to Google, audiobooks cannot be refunded anywhere except in South Korea. The above method is for regular ebooks, movies, and TV shows only. Additionally, Google is removing TV and movie purchases from the Play Store and into Google TV.
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Reddit
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r/Android on Reddit: Google Play denied my refund within 1 hour of purchase and sent me on a wild goose chase
June 30, 2025 -

Bought something through an app that didn’t work as expected.

I requested a refund within 1 hour of purchase — well within their official refund window.

It’s now been 5 days, and all I’ve gotten is a circus:

→ Google Play denied the refund, told me to contact the developer
→ Developer said Google handles all refunds
→ Went back to Google with proof, and now they say “contact your bank” if the payment already went through

I haven’t even gone to the bank yet — I’m just exhausted from being passed around like a refund football.

I followed all the right steps, even stayed in the time limit, and they’re still not helping.

Has anyone else dealt with this? Is this how Google Play handles refunds now?

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Google
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Unauthorized Transactions
You may be eligible for a refund from Google for purchases that you believe are fraudulent.
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Digital Trends
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How to get a refund from the Google Play Store - Digital Trends
April 24, 2025 - If you want a refund on an in-app purchase and it has been more than 48 hours since you bought it, then you’ll need to go directly to the app developer. ... More and more apps are moving to subscriptions, and it's all too easy to find yourself hampered with a bunch of subscriptions you don't want. Here's how to cancel any subscriptions made through the Google Play Store.
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Paracambi City Council
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Learn about refunds on Google Play - Google Play Help
Developers have their own policies and legal requirements and may be able to give you a refund. ... You can only return an app or game for a refund once. If you buy it again you can't get a refund. If a refund is issued, you'll lose access to the item. If you buy multiple items in one purchase, ...
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Scribd
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Learn About Refunds On Google Play - Google Play Help | PDF | Google Play | Gift Card
The document provides information ... subscriptions, and more. It explains that refunds may be available within 48 hours for most purchases, but policies vary depending on the item and location....
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MobiSystems
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Refund a MobiSystems subscription purchased through Google Play Store – MobiSystems
Within 48 hours of purchase: For purchases made through the Google Play Store we adhere to Google's Refund Policy which usually allows refunds for apps and in-app purchases within 48 hours of purchase, no questions asked.
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Android Police
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How to get a refund from the Google Play Store
September 27, 2024 - According to the Google Play Store refund policy, you can request a refund for apps and in-app purchases within 48 hours of your purchase.
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BitKan
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How to Get a Refund from Google Play: A Comprehensive Guide
December 15, 2023 - Google Play's refund policy is designed to provide a fair and transparent process for customers seeking reimbursement for purchases. In general, the policy allows users to request a refund for purchases made within 48 hours of the transaction.
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Quora
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I accidentally purchased an app on Google Play. I want a refund, but it says it doesn't meet their policies. How do I get a refund? - Quora
Answer (1 of 6): You never get refund .yes I also faced so many times this problem . I have habit of taking free trails in apps but forgot to cancel before subscription ends . But later on I came to know that the moment I took free trail , I ...
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OpenAI Help Center
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How do I request a refund for my ChatGPT subscription? | OpenAI Help Center
If you want to request a refund, first navigate to ChatGPT and log in with the account for which you would like a refund. Next, navigate to the Help Center and select the chat widget displayed on the bottom-right of the page.
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Madarsoft
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Learn about refunds on Google Play
- If it’s been less than 48 hours since you bought an app or made an in-app purchase: You can request a refund through Google Play. - If you bought movies, books, or other content: You may be able to request a refund more than 48 hours after your purchase (check policy below).
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Tattoo Studio Pro
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Google Play Refunds | Tattoo Studio Pro
July 10, 2025 - Ensure that your refund request is within the Google Play Store’s refund policy timeframe.