What is a chargeback?

A chargeback is a transaction reversal made by a card issuer. Chargebacks are made when a cardholder disputes a transaction with their card issuer. The card issuer then contacts the merchant and requests a refund on behalf of the cardholder. If the merchant does not agree to the refund, the card issuer will reverse the transaction and the cardholder will be refunded. Chargebacks can be made for a variety of reasons, including fraud, unauthorized transactions, or incorrect or unauthorized billing.

How do chargebacks work?

When a cardholder disputes a transaction, they will contact their card issuer and request a chargeback. The card issuer will then contact the merchant and request a refund on behalf of the cardholder. If the merchant does not agree to the refund, the card issuer will reverse the transaction and the cardholder will be refunded.

What are the benefits of chargebacks?

Chargebacks offer protection for cardholders against fraud, unauthorized transactions, and incorrect or unauthorized billing. Chargebacks also allow cardholders to dispute transactions that they are not satisfied with.

What are the drawbacks of chargebacks?

Chargebacks can be costly for merchants, as they are typically charged a fee by the card issuer. Chargebacks can also cause merchant account closures if the merchant has too many chargebacks.

How can I avoid chargebacks?

There are a few things that merchants can do to avoid chargebacks:

• Ensure that transactions are authorized by the cardholder.
• Do not ship merchandise until the transaction has been authorized.
• Do not bill the cardholder until the merchandise has been shipped.
• If a cardholder disputes a transaction, attempt to resolve the issue with the cardholder before requesting a chargeback.

How can I dispute a chargeback?

If a merchant believes that a chargeback is invalid, they can dispute the chargeback with the card issuer. The card issuer will then investigate the chargeback and make a decision. If the card issuer decides in favor of the merchant, the chargeback will be reversed and the merchant will be refunded. If the card issuer decides in favor of the cardholder, the chargeback will stand and the merchant will not be refunded.

What happens if I lose a chargeback dispute?

If a merchant loses a chargeback dispute, they will not be refunded and the chargeback will stand. The merchant may also be charged a fee by the card issuer.

What is the difference between a chargeback and a refund?

A refund is a transaction that is initiated by the merchant, while a chargeback is a transaction that is initiated by the cardholder. A refund will typically take longer to process than a chargeback, as it must be approved by the merchant before it is processed.

Can I get a chargeback on a credit card purchase?

Yes, you can get a chargeback on a credit card purchase. If you dispute a transaction with your card issuer, they will contact the merchant and request a refund on your behalf. If the merchant does not agree to the refund, the card issuer will reverse the transaction and you will be refunded.

Can I get a chargeback on a debit card purchase?

Yes, you can get a chargeback on a debit card purchase. If you dispute a transaction with your card issuer, they will contact the merchant and request a refund on your behalf. If the merchant does not agree to the refund, the card issuer will reverse the transaction and you will be refunded.