On December 26, 2024, Google Play announced that it will no longer process payments for developers with bank accounts in Russia. According to the notification, starting from December 25, 2024 at 23:59 on Pacific Standard Time, sales income will no longer be charged. The final payments for all transactions will be completed by January 15, 2025. The message was shared on the portal Habr.
Developers with bank accounts in Russia will no longer be able to monetize their apps on Google Play from December 26, 2024. The notification stated, “This means that from the indicated date we will reject all users’ attempts to purchase your paid applications, make purchases in applications (including new subscriptions) and extend the subscriptions with payment through Google Play.”
Google Play clarified that after the final payment on January 15, 2025, funds will not be transferred for developers with bank accounts in Russia. The decision will impact the ability of developers in Russia to receive income from their apps on the platform.