{"article":{"id":19476991311121,"url":"https://nordvpn.zendesk.com/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/19476991311121.json","html_url":"https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19476991311121-What-is-your-refund-policy","author_id":375338085837,"comments_disabled":false,"draft":false,"promoted":false,"position":0,"vote_sum":-15690,"vote_count":25386,"section_id":38324049616785,"created_at":"2023-10-19T11:30:30Z","updated_at":"2026-09-18T04:03:15Z","name":"What is your refund policy?","title":"What is your refund policy?","source_locale":"en-us","locale":"en-us","outdated":false,"outdated_locales":[],"edited_at":"2026-09-07T10:42:12Z","user_segment_id":null,"permission_group_id":38060467903761,"content_tag_ids":["01K3K644D9RVX0AA523X9V15EK","01K3K6EZD519Y7MYN2TJFZK6NM","01K3K6F50NPG5WS3SN63FCKF3D"],"label_names":["refund","money back","remboursement","moneyback","reimbursement","rembolso","退款","払い戻し","返金","reembolso","rimborso","recesso","redemption","환불","환붛","kündigung","réclamation","cashback","refound","coin gate refund","coingate","coin gate","give me a refund","ペイペイ","30日間返金保証","30tage","facturation","herroeping","geri ödeme","ångerrätt"],"body":"<p><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscriptions. If you decide our service isn’t right for you, you can request a refund within 30 days of your first purchase by following the instructions below.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">The guarantee applies only to your initial subscription purchase. Once your subscription renews, it’s no longer eligible for a refund under this policy (unless local laws require otherwise). For full details, please see our </span><a href=\"https://my.nordaccount.com/legal/terms-of-service/\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">Terms of Service</span></a><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">Visit our article about </span><a href=\"https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19556844985489-How-to-cancel-auto-renewal-for-your-subscription\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">cancelling the auto-renewal of a NordVPN subscription</span></a><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\"> if you wish to stop the NordVPN services after your subscription ends. </span></p><h2 id=\"h_01KA0QTYFM2ES8JF519FNZFGVK\"><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\"><strong>Requesting a refund</strong></span></h2><p><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">To request a refund for your payment, contact our customer support team via live chat available at the bottom of the page.</span></p><ol>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-color\" data-list-item-id=\"eba54065f070609ef65e1f8f0d4370c28\">\n<span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">Once you receive a link from our customer support team, open it and verify it's you who's trying to access the account.</span><br><br><img class=\"wysiwyg-image-resized\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1820px/2668px; width: 50%;\" src=\"https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/article_attachments/50621500230545\" alt=\"Nord Account login page with email address field, Continue button, and Google and Apple sign-in options\" width=\"1820px\" height=\"2668px\"><br>  </li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-color\" data-list-item-id=\"eaff308938da0de9abc8c00698dc3d1d7\">\n<span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">In the following window, you will see which payments are eligible for a refund. Such payments will have a \"Refund\" button available. To proceed, click on \"Refund.\"</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\"><img src=\"https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/article_attachments/40919470486033\" alt=\"Nord Account billing history showing a paid payment with the Refund button highlighted\" width=\"551px\" height=\"512px\"></span><br><br><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">Please keep in mind that not all payments are eligible for refunds, and certain terms apply depending on where you bought the subscription:</span><br> </li>\n</ol><ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e3cef5ba667b7e1409a654c18abdeef89\">\n<span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">Apple App Store: Subscriptions purchased via the Apple App Store are subject to Apple's refund policies. We're unable to issue refunds for payments made through the Apple App Store. For assistance, please reach out to Apple directly via </span><a href=\"https://support.apple.com/en-lamr/118223\"><span style=\"color: #3e5fff;\">Apple Support.</span></a>\n</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e64e2af766916912fff34f97b9f6d34c6\">\n<span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">Amazon Appstore: If you've purchased your subscription through the Amazon App Store, contact Amazon directly for assistance via </span><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/hz/contact-us/foresight/hubgateway\"><span style=\"color: #3e5fff;\">Amazon Support</span></a><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">.</span>\n</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"eaaa35160d3dd8d8e4b2fc3a8dc57a653\">\n<span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">Google Play Store: Refunds for payments made through the Google Play Store can be requested through NordVPN’s customer support, provided they fall within the refund terms outlined above. Additionally, if the payment was made within the last 48 hours, you can request a refund directly from your Google Play account. For more details, visit </span><a href=\"https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2479637?hl=en\"><span style=\"color: #3e5fff;\">Google Play Support</span></a><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">.</span>\n</li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-color\" data-list-item-id=\"ed7ee4cd5b6961fa19f9abfd877cea3e0\">\n<span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">Retailers or resellers: If you've purchased a subscription outside the NordVPN website (e.g., physical store, online shop, or marketplace like Best Buy or StackSocial), please contact the retailer directly regarding the refund.</span><br> </li>\n</ul><ol start=\"3\">\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-color\" data-list-item-id=\"edc8f8d64c85096e14cb48f78443c5084\">\n<span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">In the following window, select the reason for canceling the service and requesting a refund. Your feedback is invaluable because it helps us pinpoint areas for improvement and ensures a better experience for all our users. Once completed, click \"Submit and Continue.\"</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\"><img src=\"https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/article_attachments/40919443267857\" alt=\"Nord Account refund form with a cancellation reason selected and the Submit and continue button highlighted\" width=\"551px\" height=\"391px\"></span><br>  </li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-color\" data-list-item-id=\"e1d83a0a606f1e757a76940087fd05d38\">\n<span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">You will see your refund summary. You can confirm it by clicking \"Refund.\"</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\"><img src=\"https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/article_attachments/40919443269393\" alt=\"Nord Account refund summary showing the total refund amount with the Refund button highlighted\" width=\"551px\" height=\"408px\"></span><br>  </li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-color\" style=\"--wysiwyg-list-marker-color: #2a2b32;\" data-list-item-id=\"e8ab08b13d8126a1ae6a19dbc4d335b17\"><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">After submitting the request, you will receive a confirmation email saying that your refund has been ordered.</span></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-color\" data-list-item-id=\"e63250683a49abb4783893b17376b74e8\">\n<span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">You should now see the refund status for your payment as \"Refund Processing.\" This means that your request has been received and is currently being processed. This process can take up to a few hours*.</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">*Please note that due to recent implementation, it may take up to 4 hours for a refund request to be processed.</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\"><img src=\"https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/article_attachments/40919470495889\" alt=\"Nord Account billing history showing the refund status as Refund processing\" width=\"551px\" height=\"304px\"></span><br>  </li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-color\" style=\"--wysiwyg-list-marker-color: #2a2b32;\" data-list-item-id=\"e693a6ec167b1b0c1ab68811d59034eb6\"><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">Once the refund is complete, the refund status on your dashboard will change to \"Refunded,\" and you will receive a confirmation email. Please note that depending on your payment method, it may take up to 10 business days for the refund to reach your account. If there was an error or you have any other questions, please contact our customer support team directly.</span></li>\n</ol><h2 id=\"h_01KA0QTYFMZQ4QYCTYT2EWJNTH\"><strong>I can’t see a refund option</strong></h2><p>Eligible payments will display a “Refund” button in your account. If you do not see this button, it means the payment is not eligible for a refund under our Money-Back Guarantee, for one of the following reasons <span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">outlined in our </span><a href=\"https://my.nordaccount.com/legal/terms-of-service/\"><span style=\"color: #3e5fff;\">Terms of Service</span></a>:</p><ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e2b8979190e66afbf5828e5326748a28e\">The payment was made more than 30 days ago, and the 30-day Money-Back Guarantee period has expired;</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e707e03f914e83f9699ceda0d956fa5b1\">A refund for your initial payment has already been issued previously; or</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ed42f4253f8c726ba8b0f22267d636055\">The payment relates to a renewed subscription period, which is not refundable under the Money-Back Guarantee once the initial service period has ended.</li>\n</ul><p>Please be advised that our refund process is automated to ensure efficiency and a timely response to user requests. If, however, you believe that the decision made by our automated refunds system is incorrect and that you have the right to get a refund in accordance with the applicable law, please contact our customer support team via the live chat option available at the bottom of the page, and we will review your case.</p><h2 id=\"h_01KA0QTYFMP501BKRDXA64AJP1\"><strong>I requested a refund, but I haven't received it</strong></h2><p>You can check the status of your refund by going to your billing history and seeing the status of the payment:</p><ul>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-color\" style=\"--wysiwyg-list-marker-color: #2a2b32;\" data-list-item-id=\"ee1637e8c670c41af61c7568078c20e45\"><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">If you see a “Refund” button, you have not started the refund process.</span></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-color\" style=\"--wysiwyg-list-marker-color: #2a2b32;\" data-list-item-id=\"e844ec1db195433d5d991325efe6efb69\"><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">If the status is “Refund processing,” your refund request is pending.</span></li>\n<li class=\"wysiwyg-list-color\" style=\"--wysiwyg-list-marker-color: #2a2b32;\" data-list-item-id=\"e4c92d5e88b5de3ac469a1d98b6e4836a\"><span style=\"color: #2a2b32;\">If you see “Refunded,” the refund process has started and should reach you within 10 business days, depending on your bank. If more than 10 business days have passed since you requested a refund and the funds haven’t reached your account, contact our customer support via the live chat option at the bottom of the page.</span></li>\n</ul>","user_segment_ids":[]}}