Google Play Balance can't be withdrawn as cash. It's store credit, not a bank account. But there are refund options for purchases.
What You Can't Do
- Withdraw balance to a bank card
- Transfer to another user
- Exchange for cash or crypto
When You Can Get Money Back
App purchase refund (within 48 hours): Google Play → avatar → Payments & subscriptions → History → select purchase → "Request refund"
Money returns to your balance (if you paid with balance) or back to your card.
Non-working gift card: Contact your seller (not Google directly). At marix.app, support handles these cases.
Best Practice
Top up only what you need for a specific purchase to avoid idle balance.
Summary
Balance can't be withdrawn. Purchase refunds are available within 48 hours. For non-working codes, contact your gift card seller.