Complain About EA Play - learn how to file a complaint

Best ways to complain to EA Play

Navigating EA's support system feels like a final boss battle you can't win. Here’s how to arm yourself.

They say 'up to 72 hours' for an email response, but honestly, it feels more like sending a message in a bottle.

🔍 Tips to Get a Quicker Response from a Complaint

• Use Live Chat: It's generally the fastest way to get a human, even if you have to wait a bit.
• Have Info Ready: Prepare your EA ID, email address, and any relevant order or case numbers before you start.
• Be Direct: Don't write a novel. Clearly and concisely state your problem and what you want (e.g., 'I was double-charged for EA Play, I need a refund of $29.99').
• Try Off-Peak Hours: Contact them early in the morning or late at night US time to potentially avoid the longest queues.

How to Escalate Your Complaint

If EA is ignoring you or gives you a useless response, don't just give up. Your next step is to file a complaint with an external body. For US customers, the best option is the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

Filing a complaint with the BBB is free and relatively straightforward. You submit your case on their website, and the BBB forwards it to a corporate contact at Electronic Arts. Companies like EA don't like having unresolved complaints on their public record, so they are much more likely to respond and offer a real solution. The BBB process isn't fast, but it works. Just remember, you should generally try to resolve it through EA's own terrible support channels first, as the BBB will ask if you've already done that.

Email Template to Complain to EA Play

Subject: Formal Complaint: Unresolved Issue with Account [[Your EA ID]] - Case #[[Case #, if you have one]]

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing again after my previous attempts on [[Date]] to resolve an issue with my EA Play subscription were unsuccessful. My account, associated with the email [[Your Email Address]], has an unresolved problem that requires your immediate attention.

On [[Date of Incident]], I was incorrectly charged [[$Amount]] for my subscription. I have already tried contacting support via [[Live Chat/Email]], but the issue remains outstanding. Frankly, it's incredibly frustrating to have to spend my time chasing this down when the error was not my own.

To resolve this, I need you to issue a full refund of [[$Amount]] to my original payment method and confirm in writing that the issue has been corrected.

If this is not resolved within three business days, I will have no choice but to file a chargeback with my bank and report this matter to the Better Business Bureau.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

[[Your Name]]

Additional Helpful Tips to get Your Complaint Resolved

• Get a Case Number Immediately: The second you connect with a live chat agent, ask for your case number. If you get disconnected (which happens), you have a reference point to restart the conversation without explaining everything all over again.
• Go Public on Social Media: A public post to @EAHelp on X (Twitter) can get more attention than a private message. They are quicker to react when other customers can see the complaint. Just don't post personal info.
• Use Strategic Keywords: A user on Reddit mentioned they got a faster response by selecting a more 'serious' issue category on the EA Help site, like 'Hacked Account,' even for a billing problem. Use that tip carefully, but it can get you past the initial bots.

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