How to Obtain a Refund from the FTC Fortnite Settlement


If you’ve found yourself with an unexpected in-game purchase in *Fortnite*, whether due to your own error or a child’s random button-pressing, you may qualify for a refund.

The Federal Trade Commission has reactivated a previously closed application process for individuals seeking reimbursement from a $245 million settlement that *Fortnite* creator Epic Games reached with the federal body in 2022. Initially, the window for these refund applications closed in February, but the FTC has reopened it with a new deadline of July 9 for anyone who was billed for *Fortnite* purchases they did not desire. You can apply on the FTC’s website.

There are particular requirements that must be satisfied for your application to be approved. As stated by the FTC, they encompass:

– Being billed in-game currency for items you didn’t want between Jan. 2017 and Sept. 2022
– A child used your credit card without your awareness between Jan. 2017 and Nov. 2018
– Your account was locked between Jan. 2017 and Sept. 2022 following complaints about credit card charges

Additionally, you must be at least 18 years of age to file a claim. Best of luck, gamers.