- Refunds must be processed through the original payment processor using the `refundCreate` or `returnProcess` mutations.
- Store‑credit refunds can no longer use external methods; the new requirement is enforced for new submissions now and for published apps on April 22 2026.
- Developers must update existing refund flows to comply or risk rejection.
Process refunds only through the original payment processor – Requirement update
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