Where does my money go when I refund an Xbox game?

If we grant refund approval, you'll see the refund being processed on your Microsoft account, and you'll no longer be able to use the content. The refund may take a few business days, so you may want to check with your bank to ensure the applicable payment method has been properly credited.

Do you get your money back from an Xbox refund?

Note As a limited exception, digital game products may be eligible for a refund within 30 days if you're unsatisfied with the license agreement or warranty, but only if you do not make or retain any copies. Be aware that submitting a request doesn't guarantee a refund, especially if it doesn't meet the above criteria.

Where does Microsoft refund money go?

Refunds are generally processed within 3–5 business days and are applied to the original payment option. Digital gift cards and service/subscription cards may also be eligible for return.

How long does it take to get your money back after refunding an Xbox game?

Refunds may take several business days or longer to appear in your account, so you may want to check with your financial institution to understand when the applicable payment method will be credited.

Do Microsoft refunds go to your card?

The funds that you used to complete this purchase will go back directly to the payment instrument that was used for this transaction. This means, that if you used a debit card, the fund will return there, usually within 72 hours. If you used the funds in your Microsoft account, the funds will go back there.

How to REQUEST A FULL REFUND ON XBOX ONE GAMES (Best Method)

Do Xbox refunds go to card or account?

Refund Request Process

If we grant refund approval, you'll see the refund being processed on your Microsoft account, and you'll no longer be able to use the content. The refund may take a few business days, so you may want to check with your bank to ensure the applicable payment method has been properly credited.

Do refunds have to go back on card?

Refunds must go back to the card used for the original transaction. You cannot refund to a different credit card. Rarely, a closed account is no longer active and the credit card company cannot accept merchant refunds. In this case, the transaction may be bounced back in the form of a positive chargeback.

How many refunds does Xbox allow?

Microsoft / Xbox policy only allows one (1) digital refund per Xbox account per calendar year. If you want to use up your one refund for this year on this game, then go for it. But, you won't be able to refund anything else this year if you buy something else by mistake.

How long does it take for a refund to show up on your debit card?

Most refunds typically take 5-7 business days (excluding weekends and holidays) to appear in your account once the merchant has issued the refund. If you have questions about a refund you should have received, you should first check with the merchant.

How does Xbox refund work?

To begin the refund process, you'll first need to head to the refund request (opens in new tab) page on the Xbox support website. Once there, sign in to the Microsoft account you use to play on your Xbox console, and you'll then see a list of games eligible for refund.

Does Microsoft refund to bank account?

If you funded your account using SEPA direct debit, check, or wire transfer, you will need to contact Support to initiate a manual refund to your bank account. You will receive your refund in approximately 5 business days after the manual refund is started by our Support team.

Where is my Microsoft money?

Select System > Settings > Account > Payment & billing. To help protect your account, you may be asked to enter your password. You'll see Payment options, where your balance is shown under Microsoft account. If you have several payment options, you may have to scroll right to see it.

What happens if you refund a gift on Xbox?

Gifts may be canceled and refunded to the Gift purchaser up to 14 days after the purchase or until redeemed by the Gift recipient, whichever occurs first. Gift recipients are not entitled to a refund or cooling off period, and you acknowledge that no refund will be made, except as required by law.

How do I get a refund on my Xbox card?

How much is in my Xbox account?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account. Select Payment & billing. Your account balance appears to the right in the Microsoft account box.

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Will Xbox refund Xbox Live?

Learn more about our refund policy

You can receive a refund within 30 days of your initial purchase or before your first recurring billing date (whichever is sooner) by canceling your subscription in the steps that are outlined in the section “Canceling a subscription.”

How do I get my money back from an online purchase?

The chargeback process lets you ask your bank to refund a payment on your debit card when a purchase has gone wrong. You should contact the seller first, as you cannot start a chargeback claim unless you have done this. Then, if you can't resolve the issue, get in touch with your bank.

Can I redeem Xbox codes online?

How to redeem a code from a PC or mobile web browser. From a web browser, go to redeem.microsoft.com. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.

Is it illegal to keep a double refund?

Can cardholders keep double refunds? No. If a cardholder receives a refund after filing a chargeback, they should notify their bank that the chargeback is no longer necessary. Merchants can get these chargebacks reversed by providing evidence of the refund, but this process costs them time and money.

Does refund count as payment?

Money refunded to your credit card account is considered an account credit; it doesn't count as a payment or partial payment. If you incorrectly assume getting an account credit eliminates the need to make a monthly payment, you could end up paying late fees or even damage your credit score.

How long will my refund take?

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