How do I get a refund from LinkedIn premium through Apple?

You need to request the refund directly through Apple, not LinkedIn, if you subscribed to LinkedIn Premium through the App Store on an iPhone or iPad.

Requirements for Getting a Refund for LinkedIn Premium through Apple

To get a refund for LinkedIn Premium purchased through Apple, there are a few key requirements:

• You must have purchased your LinkedIn Premium subscription directly through the App Store on an iPhone or iPad, not through LinkedIn.com.
• The refund request must be made within 14 days of the original purchase date.
• Refunds can be requested directly through Apple by finding the transaction in your purchase history and selecting “Report a Problem.”
• Apple will evaluate the request and process refunds in accordance with its policies and the 14-day window.
• Refunds will be credited back to your Apple ID or original payment method.

As long as your purchase meets Apple’s criteria, you should be able to get a full refund for a cancelled LinkedIn Premium subscription through this process. LinkedIn does not handle App Store refunds directly.

Step-by-Step Guide to Requesting a Refund from Apple

Here is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to request a refund from Apple for a LinkedIn Premium purchase:

1. Open the App Store app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on your profile icon in the top right corner.
3. Select “Purchase history” to see a list of all your purchases.
4. Find the LinkedIn Premium subscription purchase and tap on it.
5. Tap “Report a Problem” – this initiates the refund request process.
6. Select the “Problem” option that best fits your reason, like “Accidental Purchase.”
7. Enter any additional details about why you need the refund.
8. Confirm the refund request.
9. Apple will review your request and notify you when the refund is processed, usually within 24 hours.
10. The refund amount will be credited back to your Apple ID or original payment method.

That’s it! The key things to remember are that you need to request the refund directly through Apple within 14 days and that the refund gets credited to your Apple account, not your LinkedIn account.

Reasons Apple May Reject a Refund Request

While Apple is generally good about approving refunds that meet their policy requirements, here are some reasons Apple may reject a LinkedIn Premium refund request:

• The purchase was made more than 14 days ago.
• You have requested too many refunds recently.
• You downloaded content or used features included with the subscription.
• There was suspicious activity related to the purchase.
• The purchase doesn’t meet other App Store refund requirements.

So long as your refund request is timely, valid, and meets Apple’s policies, you should have no trouble getting approved. Be detailed in explaining the reason for the request just in case.

Getting a Refund for LinkedIn Premium Purchased Directly from LinkedIn

If you originally subscribed and paid for LinkedIn Premium directly through LinkedIn.com, not the App Store, the refund process is different.

Here is how to request a refund directly from LinkedIn:

1. Go to your LinkedIn account settings.
2. Find the Premium subscription section.
3. Click “Cancel premium.”
4. Follow the prompts to select a reason for cancellation.
5. LinkedIn will either offer a pro-rated refund or the ability to use the remaining period.
6. If offered, request the refund option.
7. LinkedIn will process the refund to your original payment method.

LinkedIn also generally allows refunds within 14 days, but may offer prorated refunds depending on how much of the billing period has elapsed. Check LinkedIn’s official Premium refund policy for full details.

How Long Does It Take to Get Your Refund?

If approved, refunds are usually processed fairly quickly:

• Apple refunds: Usually show up in your Apple account within 24 hours of request approval.
• LinkedIn refunds: Can take 2-14 days to process once approved.

After the refund is processed by Apple or LinkedIn, it may take an additional few days for the funds to be made available to you depending on your bank/payment method.

Options If You Miss the 14-Day Window

If you missed the 14-day cutoff to request a refund through Apple or LinkedIn directly, you do still have a couple options:

• Contact Apple or LinkedIn customer support and kindly explain your situation – they may make an exception.
• Dispute the charge with your credit card company or bank – though success rates vary.
• Cancel the renewal to prevent future charges if nothing else.

While you can try these options, there is no guarantee you’ll be able to get a refund approved outside of the standard 14-day window.

What to Do if LinkedIn Ends Your Premium Access Early?

On rare occasions, there are reports of LinkedIn abruptly ending someone’s Premium access before the subscription period ends.

If this happens to you, contact LinkedIn customer support right away. Explain the situation calmly and provide any details you have about when you purchased Premium and when access was ended. There are a few possible options:

• LinkedIn can restore your Premium access for the remainder of your term.
• LinkedIn may offer credits toward a future Premium purchase.
• In exceptional cases, you may be able to request a partial refund for unused time.

As long as you reach out promptly and work with their support team, LinkedIn should make it right if part of your paid Premium access was ended prematurely due to an error on their end.

Checking LinkedIn Purchase and Refund History

To look up your LinkedIn Premium purchase history and any past refund details, you can check a few places:

• LinkedIn Settings – Payment history shows your Premium transactions.
• LinkedIn Help – Purchase history provides transaction details.
• Apple Purchase History – Details for all App Store purchases.
• Your bank/payment statements.

Reviewing your purchase and refund history can help provide supporting details if you need to contact LinkedIn or Apple customer support regarding a refund request.

Can I Get a Refund on LinkedIn Learning Purchases?

Yes, LinkedIn does allow refunds on LinkedIn Learning course purchases in certain circumstances:

• Within 14 days – full refund.
• Within 30 days – 50% refund.

To request a LinkedIn Learning refund, contact LinkedIn customer support directly and explain which course purchase you need refunded and why. Be sure to check the specific LinkedIn Learning refund policy for complete details.

Can I Get a Refund on Other LinkedIn Paid Products?

In addition to Premium subscriptions, LinkedIn does offer some other paid products that also include refund options:

LinkedIn Product	Refund Policy
Job Postings	Full refunds available within 5 days. No refunds after 5 days.
Recruiter Seats	Full refund within 14 days. Prorated after.
Lead Gen Forms	Full refunds if no leads generated yet. No refunds after leads generated.
Advertising	Refunds not offered. Credits for future ads provided for approved account issues.

Be sure to check the official refund policy for the specific product if you need to request a refund from LinkedIn.

Can I Get a Refund for LinkedIn Sales Navigator?

LinkedIn Sales Navigator offers prepaid annual subscriptions. Refund requests within 14 days can get a full refund. Requests between 15-60 days may get a partial prorated refund if usage was limited.

To request a Sales Navigator refund, contact LinkedIn customer support. You may be asked to share access so they can confirm usage before the refund is approved.

What’s the Best Way to Avoid Needing a Refund from LinkedIn?

The easiest way to avoid the need for a LinkedIn refund is to:

• Carefully review product details and pricing before purchasing.
• Start with free trial offers when available to test products.
• Set calendar reminders to review subscriptions and cancel trial renewals you don’t want.
• Use prepaid annual plans vs. auto-renew monthly plans if you want to lock in pricing.

Can I Resell LinkedIn Premium Access?

LinkedIn’s terms and conditions prohibit reselling or transferring Premium accounts. Premium access is intended only for the individual subscriber who purchased the plan directly from LinkedIn.

If you no longer need your Premium access, you can either cancel the auto-renewal so it does not renew at the next billing cycle, or request a pro-rated refund from LinkedIn if it is still within the 14 day window.

While you may come across third-party sites claiming to sell Premium access, this violates LinkedIn’s policies. At best, these provide trial access and attempt to collect your LinkedIn login credentials illegally.

Sharing My Password for Premium – Is This Allowed?

While you may be tempted to share your LinkedIn Premium login temporarily with someone, this goes against LinkedIn’s terms of service. Premium accounts are only for use by the individual who purchased the subscription.

If you share your login information, risk your account being flagged, banned, or cancelled by LinkedIn without refund. You also risk the other person changing account details, posting inappropriate content, or accessing your private data and connections.

For both ethical and security reasons, do not share or resell Premium account access. Only use Premium with your own login as intended by LinkedIn.

Can I Transfer My Premium Plan to Another Account?

Unfortunately, there is no way to transfer a Premium subscription from one LinkedIn account to another. Your Premium access is tied specifically to the account that purchased the plan.

If you want to use Premium on a different LinkedIn account, you would have to purchase a new subscription under that new account. You can request a refund for the unused portion of the original subscription if it is still within the 14-day refund period.

This policy prevents abuse by limiting Premium to the licensed subscriber. For personal use across multiple accounts, separate Premium plans must be purchased.

I Was Hacked – Can I Get a Refund?

If your LinkedIn account gets hacked or compromised, you may be able to request refunds on any Premium subscription or other purchases made by the hacker.

Contact LinkedIn customer support right away if your account is hacked. Explain the unauthorized purchases and request they be refunded. You may need to provide proof of the hacking and compromised credentials.

Provided you act quickly and can demonstrate the purchases were fraudulent, LinkedIn should refund any charges made without your consent to the hacked account.

Be sure to also reset your password immediately.

Am I Still Charged if I Deactivate My Account?

Deactivating your LinkedIn account temporarily pauses your access, but does not automatically pause billing on paid subscriptions.

To avoid being charged while deactivated, you must actively cancel any Premium or other subscription plans prior to deactivating. Or you can request a refund within 14 days of your next billing date.

Don’t assume deactivating will automatically stop payments – LinkedIn’s system will continue billing your payment method on file unless subscriptions are manually canceled first.

Conclusion

Getting a refund for LinkedIn Premium purchased through Apple requires going through Apple’s refund process within 14 days of the original transaction.

For subscriptions purchased directly from LinkedIn, members must request refunds from LinkedIn customer support within 14 days as well.

While refunds outside the 14-day window are challenging, being proactive about reviewing subscriptions and purchases can help avoid the need. Always check LinkedIn’s official refund policies closely when considering any premium products or services.