Request Refund on Google Play

It is possible to request refund on Google Play when we do a wrong transaction when purchasing on the store?. In such cases, Google can issue a refund depending on the refund policies. Below are the steps you need to follow to request a refund in various scenarios.

Requesting a Refund via Google Play Website

To use this method, you need to meet the following criteria. You need to have purchased an app or made an in-app purchase within the last 48 hours.

Additionally, if you purchased books, movies, or other content within the last 48 hours.

Use the following steps to request a refund.

1. Go to http://play.google.com/
2. Click on your profile picture at the top right section.
3. Select Payments & Subscriptions and choose Budget & Order History
4. Locate the order you would like returned and click Report a problem.

1. Choose the option highlighting or describing your situation.
2. Fill in the form and indicate you’d like a refund.
3. Then, Click Submit.

Useful tips when asking for a Refund

Below are some useful tips you can follow when requesting a refund.

• If you have several purchases you would like a refund on, repeat the steps given above for each item.
• You may fail to find an order using a different Google account. In this case, click on the top right profile icon on google play. Then select switch accounts to use the correct one.
• Please note it can take about 15 minutes to get a reply on the refund decision. However, it can take up to 4 business days.

Request a Refund using Google Assistance

Another way to request a refund is through Google Assistant. Please note that you must use US English on your device and tell the assistant you need a Google Play Refund.

Request a Refund from the Developer

Another option is a direct request for a refund from the developer.Play Store hosts apps from third-party developers. These developers help users who have various issues. Such as:

• Questions about an in-app purchase that wasn’t delivered or not working as expected.

• Request a refund after 48 hours since the purchase was made. To contact the developer, go to Play Store and open the specific app. Scroll down to the section indicated ‘Developer Contact”. You will be able to see the listed contact information. You can then indicate the issue that you are facing and request a refund.

Requesting a Refund when Returning Hardware Devices

Sometimes, you can experience buyer remorse after purchasing hardware devices and need a refund. In this case, you also need to return the item. Below are the steps you can take to do so.

Customers can return many of the items purchased from Google Store within 15 days after they receive them. However, these returns are subject to a policy that outlines the following:

• Pixel Pass phones, Thermostats, and Verizon contact phones can be returned within 30 days after receipt.
• Sim cards cannot be returned.
• You have 14 days to complete a return once you start the process.

Returning an Item to Google Store

Prepare Return and Shipping Labels

1. First, go to Order History and locate the order with the item you want to return.
2. Under the order, choose View or Edit Order and check the Order Details Page
3. Choose the Return option under that specific order.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions that appear.
5. Click Print Shipping label, then select Print Return Slip to print the delivery label.
6. You also receive an email with this information. You can search your email for the RMA number.
7. Go to the right of your Order History section to answer questions about the return.

Prepare the Return Package

When shipping a device, please remember to transfer or back up, then erase all the data. You can then reset it to its factory settings. Remember, Google does not take responsibility for the disclosure or use of any data on that device. Once you do so, you can prepare the packaging.

1. First, it should include the following:

• the box the purchase came in
• The device or accessory
• Other accessories, documentation, or anything else that came with the device.
• The return slip was printed earlier from the return confirmation email.

1. Remove the SIM card if you added yours, Device cases, accessories that didnt come with the device, and the extended batteries.

Send your item back to Google

Please note the device should arrive in its original condition. If you are returning several items, each should be packaged and shipped separately with its unique shipping and return label.

Check the Return and Refund Status

You can check these statuses by going to the Order History section. It can take 1-14 days to receive a refund.

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