How to Check Your Fortnite Refund Status (Without Losing Your Mind)
Written by someone still waiting for their own refund
So here’s the thing—Fortnite refunds are finally going out, and if you’re anything like me, you’re checking your PayPal, mailbox, and inbox like 6 times a day.
Let’s be real—this happens to all of us. Especially when real-life cash is involved and Epic Games is finally (kinda) saying sorry.
| Source Type | Title/Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 🏛 FTC Official | FTC Sends $126M in Refunds to Fortnite Players Over Unwanted Charges | Visit FTC.gov |
| 📰 News Coverage | Americans to Get Refunds From Fortnite $126M Settlement (The Sun) | Read on The Sun |
| 💬 Reddit Thread #1 | Where do I check the status of my FTC refund? (Community Discussion) | View Reddit Thread |
| 💬 Reddit Thread #2 | Fortnite FTC Refund – I just got my payment via PayPal! | View Reddit Discussion |
Real Talk: My Cousin’s Refund Came. Mine? Still MIA.
Last week, my cousin in Queens got a $36 PayPal deposit outta nowhere. He thought it was fraud. Turns out? FTC Fortnite refund.
Meanwhile, I’ve been sitting here with the same sad $0.00 balance wondering what I did wrong in life.
Key Info (Without the Corporate Speak)
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FTC is refunding $126 million to over 969,000 players
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If you filed before July 9, 2025, you’re in the game
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Refunds are being sent via PayPal or check
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No official website to “check status”—you gotta call
Here’s How to Actually Check Your Fortnite Refund Status
There’s no fancy online tracker. No “log in to your refund portal.”
So what do you do?
Step 1: Call this number — 1-833-915-0880
That’s the official line from the FTC.
Be ready with:
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Your full name
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The email you used for the claim
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Possibly your mailing address
Takes about 10 minutes (unless everyone else is calling too, which… they are).
Where Should You Look for the Refund?
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PayPal: That’s the fastest method.
Some users on Reddit said it just showed up—no warning, no email. So check PayPal manually, not just notifications. -
Check via Mail: Yep, old school. It’ll look boring, like a bank envelope. Don’t throw it out thinking it’s junk.
In places like Houston and LA, people started receiving checks this week. Some even posted pics—$245 refunds. Wild.
Weird Trick I Found on Reddit (Seriously)
Apparently, if you originally got charged through your kid’s Xbox account and the PayPal is under your name, the refund still goes to you. But you need to call in and confirm the match. One dad on Reddit did that and got $90 extra he didn’t expect.
What If You Missed the Deadline?
You can’t apply now. Sorry. Deadline was July 9.
BUT, if you did apply and haven’t heard back by August, definitely call. Checks must be cashed in 90 days, PayPal in 30.
TL;DR – Final Take
If you filed for a refund, don’t panic if it’s not in yet. Refunds take time.
But don’t just wait silently either—call the number, check PayPal manually, dig through your mail like it’s 1998.
Because honestly?
Free money from Fortnite?
Yeah, I’ll hold the line.
FAQ Lightning Round:
Q: Where’s my refund?!
A: Check PayPal, your mailbox, and call 1-833-915-0880 to ask.
Q: What’s the deadline?
A: Passed—July 9, 2025. Sorry if you missed it.
Q: What if I used a kid’s account?
A: Call them. It can still be matched to the parent.
Q: How much will I get?
A: Varies. Some got $5. Others got $250. Depends on what you were unfairly charged.
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