Billing Subscription: Azure subscription 1 Unexpected charges

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Billing Subscription: Azure subscription 1 Unexpected charges

Nikhil Patkal 0

Hello,

I have already submitted a refund request for ₹11,001.25 related to Azure SQL Database charges. The portal currently shows "Refund in process", but I have not received any confirmation or update.

I kindly request you to provide the current status and expected timeline for the refund.

Thank you for your assistance.

Nikhil Patkal 0 Reputation points

2026-03-22T04:42:58.7266667+00:00

billing support is free. See the Cost Management + Billing FAQ for guidance on contacting Azure billing support. yes this refund req are abel to see in this section but how can i get the status of this req now it showing paid :refund in process what that means and i have rise this req from past 10 days then why i am not any respose from teams
Naveena Patlolla 9,390 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-23T06:45:58.78+00:00
Hi Nikhil Patkal
We understand that you have submitted a refund request for ₹11,001.25 related to Azure SQL Database charges, and the status is currently showing as “Refund in process.”

Once a refund request is submitted and approved, it typically goes through internal processing and payment validation stages before being completed. In most cases, the refund is processed within 5–10 business days, depending on the payment method and banking timelines.

At this stage, since the status is already “Refund in process,” it indicates that the request has been successfully initiated and is currently being handled by the billing team. You should receive a confirmation once the refund has been completed.

If the amount is not credited within the expected timeframe, we recommend:

Checking your original payment method (bank account/card)

Reviewing email notifications (including spam/junk folders)

Following up with Azure Support by referencing your refund request
Naveena Patlolla 9,390 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-23T06:47:15.79+00:00

Hi Nikhil Patkal
I have reached out to you in a private message

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Nikhil Patkal 0 Reputation points

2026-03-22T04:42:58.7266667+00:00

billing support is free. See the Cost Management + Billing FAQ for guidance on contacting Azure billing support. yes this refund req are abel to see in this section but how can i get the status of this req now it showing paid :refund in process what that means and i have rise this req from past 10 days then why i am not any respose from teams
Naveena Patlolla 9,390 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-23T06:45:58.78+00:00

Hi Nikhil Patkal
We understand that you have submitted a refund request for ₹11,001.25 related to Azure SQL Database charges, and the status is currently showing as “Refund in process.”

Once a refund request is submitted and approved, it typically goes through internal processing and payment validation stages before being completed. In most cases, the refund is processed within 5–10 business days, depending on the payment method and banking timelines.

At this stage, since the status is already “Refund in process,” it indicates that the request has been successfully initiated and is currently being handled by the billing team. You should receive a confirmation once the refund has been completed.

If the amount is not credited within the expected timeframe, we recommend:

Checking your original payment method (bank account/card)

Reviewing email notifications (including spam/junk folders)

Following up with Azure Support by referencing your refund request
Naveena Patlolla 9,390 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-23T06:47:15.79+00:00

Hi Nikhil Patkal
I have reached out to you in a private message

Answer 1

To check the current status and typical timeline for an Azure-related refund:

Open the Microsoft account Order history page: Open Order history.
Locate the Azure subscription or specific Azure SQL Database charge for which the refund was requested.
The entry will show the refund status (for example, “Refund in process”, “Refunded”, or no refund entry if it was not eligible).
If the status shows that the refund has been issued, allow a few days for the money to be credited back, as processing time depends on the bank/payment provider.

If there is no refund entry for that charge, it generally means the request was outside the refund eligibility period.

For unexpected Azure charges analysis or further clarification, a billing support request can be created from the Azure portal; billing support is free. See the Cost Management + Billing FAQ for guidance on contacting Azure billing support.

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