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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.
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.
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.
Hi all, just received an email from Google. In it it states:
"In order to keep Play fair for users and developers, and bring Play in line with the majority of app and game stores in the industry, we are making a change to our developer policy regarding refunds. We will subtract all refunds from developer payouts, not just those made within 48 hours of purchase. The Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement ("DDA") will be updated to reflect this change in the coming months."
I'm not certain, but this sounds like refunds can occur at any time, even if the consumable was used by the end user.
Is this troubling for you? Or a moot point?