Chargeback codes

Last updated: 14th July 2022

Below you'll find a list of chargeback codes along with an explanation of what each one means, covering both general codes and those specific to the major card schemes.

General

Cbind is the chargeback indicator (4-char).

Name	Chargeback code	Description
Debit to Account	ADJM	The chargeback has been issued, and your account has been debited.
Auto Representment	AUTO	The chargeback was received, but the bank automatically represented it for specific reasons, e.g., the transaction was already refunded before the chargeback was received.
Issuer Reversal	CBRV	The chargeback was reversed/canceled by the issuing bank.
Evidence Under Review	RPDR	You have provided the required evidence and we have forwarded this to card scheme.
Case Lost	RPDL	You have lost the dispute.
Case Won	RPDW	You have won the dispute.
Arbitration Review	ARBR	The case has been escalated to arbitration upon your request, supported by your rebuttal letter/other additional evidence.
Arbitration won	ARBW	You have won the arbitration case.
Arbitration Lost	ARBL	You have lost the arbitration case. Your account will be debited the arbitration fee.

Visa

Fraud

Reason code	Description	Media required
10.1	EMV Liability Shift Counterfeit Fraud A cardholder has disputed the transaction, claiming that either a fraudster or an unwitting participant authorized the transaction without the cardholder's knowledge. The cardholder may also claim that a counterfeit card authorized a transaction from his or her account.	A signed sales receipt with imprint or swipe.
10.2	EMV Liability Shift Non-Counterfeit Fraud The cardholder believes that the fraudulent activity originated with the EMV terminal. He or she may claim you were negligent in spotting the fraudulent activity.	Provide correct documentation to prove your EMV terminal had no relation to the disputed transaction. Some examples include your MID and the payment gateways that you use to process transactions.
10.3	Fraud – Card Present Environment The cardholder never authorized or participated in a Card Present environment transaction. Or a fraudulent transaction was completed in a Card Present environment using an account number for which no valid card was issued or is outstanding, and no authorization was obtained.	A signed sales receipt with a valid imprint or swipe. If you participate in the CVV2 in lieu of imprint program, the signed draft and CVV2 certification letter are required at draft retrieval in order to protect you.
10.4	Fraudulent Transaction – Card Absent Environment The cardholder did not authorize or participate in a transaction conducted in a Card Not Present environment. or A fraudulent transaction was completed in a Card Not Present environment using an account number where no valid card was issued or is outstanding, and no authorization was obtained.	An invoice with ship to/bill to addresses matching, AVS results of X or Y, and signed proof of delivery. If T&E, proof that the sale was a properly processed "no show" transaction.
10.5	Visa Fraud Monitoring Program Visa notified the issuer that the Visa Fraud Monitoring Program identified the transaction and the issuer has not successfully charged back the transaction using another reason code.	No reversal rights except for credit issued.

Authorization

Reason code	Description	Media required
11.1	Card Recovery Bulletin The transaction was below the merchant's floor limit, and an authorization was not obtained. On the date of the transaction, the account number appeared in the Card Recovery Bulletin for the Visa Region where the merchant is located (All excluding US Domestic).	Auth code along with date and amount of authorization, if other than the transaction date and amount.
11.2	Declined Authorization Authorization was declined and merchant completed the transaction. If the authorization response was `decline`, `pick-up` or `referral` and a key entered or a voice authorization code was obtained and a counterfeit card was used, the sale may be charged back.	Auth code along with date and amount of authorization, if other than the transaction date and amount.
11.3	No Authorization Transaction exceeds the floor limit, and an authorization was not obtained on the transaction, or the transaction is an online check card transaction or an original adjustment.	Auth code along with date and amount of authorization, if other than the transaction date and amount.
11.4	Service Code Violation Authorization was not obtained for a magnetic-stripe read transaction on a Visa Electron Card or on a Visa Card in a registered mandatory positive authorization (X2X service code) account range, excluding U.S. domestic transactions.	Date and amount of authorization, if other than the transaction date and amount.

Processing errors

Reason code	Description	Media required
12.1	Late Presentment The transaction was not processed within the required time-limit, and the account used was not in a positive status on the date the chargeback was processed. or The transaction date was more than 180 days before the processing date.	Limited reversal rights: permitted only if credit was issued or if proof can be presented that the sale was processed within the allotted time.
12.2	Incorrect Transaction Code The transaction processing code used has caused the cardholder to suffer a financial loss. For example, if a full credit processed does not fully offset the debit on a cardholder’s card account (due to fluctuation in exchange rate), the latter may use this chargeback reason code to recover the financial loss.	A signed sales receipt with imprint or swipe for all transactions involved in the dispute and a written rebuttal to explain why the cardholder is not due credit.
12.3	Incorrect Currency This chargeback involves the use of an incorrect currency.	Provide evidence and authorization details that indicates consent was given to the merchant, and that the currency is correct.
12.4	Non-Matching Account Number Transaction did not receive authorization and was processed using an account number that does not match any on the issuer's master file or an original credit was processed using an account number that does not match any on the issuer's master file.	Sales receipt and proof of authorization by issuer.
12.5	Incorrect Transaction Amount or Account Number Used under any of the following circumstances: merchant processed an incorrect transaction amount merchant processed an account number that did not match the one on the transaction receipt cardholder’s transaction receipt contains an addition or transposition error transaction receipt was altered without cardholder permission	A signed sales receipt with imprint or swipe to show that cardholder agreed to the amount or that card number was correct. Written rebuttal if amount was altered after cardholder signed the receipt.
12.6.1	Duplicate Processing A single transaction was presented two or more times to the issuer for the same cardholder account number, similar transaction amounts and similar clearing data. If the same transaction was processed by different acquirers, the issuer is required to dispute the transaction that posted last. For express payment service (EPS) or small ticket transactions, the amounts must be the same.	Two different, signed (if possible) receipts or invoices. If sales receipt does not contain detail of items purchase, include an itemized list. For EPS and Small Ticket transactions, signatures aren’t required, just detail of what was purchased.
12.6.2	Altered Amount / Paid by Other Means A sale posted to the cardholder’s credit card account; however, the cardholder can prove that he paid by an alternative means. Alternative means can be cash, check, a sale to a different credit card, or a sale to a debit card.	A written rebuttal addressing the cardholder’s claim and any supporting documentation to prove the case such as proof that credit was issued or that each transaction is different (i.e., different merchandise).
12.7	Invalid Data No authorization or invalid data for authorization.	Provide evidence that an authorization was provided by the cardholder.

Consumer disputes

Reason code	Description	Media required
13.1	Services Not Provided or Merchandise Not Received Cardholder did not receive, due to merchant’s unwillingness or inability: services shipped merchandise or merchandise that was to be received at the point of sale and was not merchandise delivered at the agreed-upon location or by the agreed-upon date airline or passenger rail tickets order via mail/phone or online	Documentation to prove that the cardholder received the services or merchandise, or proof that credit was issued.
13.2	Canceled Recurring Transaction The sale resulted from a recurring transaction or pre-authorized healthcare transaction and: the issuer receives a complaint from the cardholder that payment of a recurring transaction or pre-authorized health care transaction was canceled prior to or on the transaction date; or a previous transaction, resulting from the same written authorization was charged back and such authorization was not expressly renewed by the cardholder; or the issuer receives a complaint from the cardholder that (i) the recurring transaction amount was not within the range of amounts pre-authorized by the cardholder on the recurring transaction order form or (ii) the merchant was to notify the cardholder prior to processing each recurring transaction, and the cardholder did not receive written notification of the charge from the merchant postmarked at least 10 days prior to the transaction date, or the merchant sent written notification of the charge at least 10 days prior to the transaction date but the cardholder responded denying consent for the change to be posted to his/her account; or the cardholder's account was canceled and/or is closed and previous notice was provided to the acquirer or the merchant that the account number was not be honored	A written rebuttal addressing the cardholder’s claim and any supporting documentation (i.e., contract that shows cancelation requirements).
13.3	Not as Described or Defective Merchandise/Services Goods or services received were not as described on the transaction receipt or other documentation presented to the cardholder or, if a mail/phone order or online purchase, as described by the merchant or, the merchandise was received damaged, defective or otherwise unsuitable for the purpose sold. Cardholder must attempt to return the merchandise or resolve the dispute before contacting their bank.	A detailed written rebuttal addressing the cardholder’s claim (point by point) and any supporting documentation to prove the case. Rebuttal must address what steps were taken to resolve the complaint before it became a chargeback.
13.4	Counterfeit Merchandise The cardholder claims that the purchased merchandise was counterfeit.	Provide proof that the purchased merchandise is authentic, and that the cardholder knew of its quality during the transaction.
13.5	Misrepresentation The cardholder claims the purchased good/service was misrepresented during the transaction.	Provide proof that all representation of purchased good/service was, and is, accurate during the transaction.
13.6	Credit Not Processed The merchant issued a credit transaction receipt or refund acknowledgement but the transaction was not processed through interchange, or The cardholder returned merchandise or canceled a sale but did not receive a credit receipt or refund acknowledgement.	A written rebuttal addressing the cardholder’s claim and any supporting documentation to prove the case, such as a signed contract, return policy, or proof of proper disclosure. If credit has been issued, a statement/proof that credit issued belongs to transaction in question.
13.7	Canceled Merchandise/Services The cardholder claims that the merchant had charged him or her for a merchandise/service that was canceled.	Provide proof that the disputed transaction was not canceled, and that the cardholder did not give any demand to cancel said transaction.
13.8	Original Credit Transaction Not Accepted	Provide evidence of either the transaction receipt or other records to prove that the merchant properly disclosed a limited return or cancelation policy at the time of the transaction.
13.9	Non-receipt of cash or merchandise Cardholder completed an ATM or TravelMoney transaction but received only partial funds or no funds.	ATM audit log.

Mastercard

Reason code	Description	Media required
4807	Warning Bulletin File A transaction was not previously authorized with an approval response as specified in the MasterCard Authorization System Manual and the account number was listed in the Mastercard Electronic Warning Bulletin File on the date of the transaction for the region in which the transaction was acquired.	Date and amount of authorization, if other than the transaction date and amount.
4808	Authorization-Related Chargeback Requested/Required Authorization Not Obtained (e.g., the authorization was declined) Warning Bulletin File Account Number Not On File	1 & 2. Date and amount of authorization, if other than the transaction date and amount. 3. A signed sales receipt with imprint or swipe. If card-not-present transaction, date of authorization if different from transaction date.
4812	Account Number Not On File A transaction was presented with an account number that does not match any account number on file.	A signed sales receipt with imprint or swipe. If card-not-present transaction, date of authorization if different from transaction date.
4831	Transaction Amount Differs Cardholder states that he or she was billed an incorrect amount.	Signed sales receipt or documentation proving that an addition error has not occurred.
4834	Point-Of Interaction Error Duplicate Processing (cardholder or issuer) Transaction amount differs Late presentment Correct transaction currency code not provided	Two different, signed receipts (signature not required) or invoices if sale draft does not. If receipt does not contain detail of items purchased, include an itemized list or invoices. Signed sales receipt or documentation proving that an addition error has not occurred. The sales receipt and/or date and amount of the authorization if other than the transaction date. Documentation proving that the correct currency was used to settle the sale.
4837	No Cardholder Authorization The cardholder states, in writing, that neither they nor anyone authorized by them engaged in the transaction or, A face-to-face transaction took place using a once valid, unexpired, revoked account number and the issuer can certify in writing that the unexpired physical card is not outstanding because it was recovered, destroyed, or both.	A signed and swiped/imprinted sales receipt. If Card Not Present transaction, invoice with bill to/ship to addresses, AVS results signed proof of delivery (signed POD good to have but not required).
4840	Fraudulent Processing of Transactions The cardholder states, in writing, that neither they nor anyone authorized by them was still in the possession and control of all valid cards at the time of the transaction, and the cardholder admits to at least one legitimate transaction at a given card acceptor location, but denies knowledge of one or more additional unauthorized transactions at that same card acceptor location.	Signed sales receipts or invoices on all transactions and a detailed rebuttal describing the difference in the sales, or any additional information as to why cardholder did make both transactions (ie rebate or gift needed two separate receipts)
4841	Canceled Recurring Transaction It must be a payment without an end-date in order to qualify as a recurring transaction (i.e., an insurance premium, computer service, or a book-of-the-month club). The card acceptor continued to bill a cardholder after receiving notification of cancelation from the cardholder or issuer. or The issuer listed the cardholder’s account information on the Recurring Payment Cancelation Service (RPCS) and notified the acquirer.	A written rebuttal addressing the cardholder's claim and any supporting documentation to prove the case (i.e., contract).
4842	Late Presentment The issuer may use message reason code 4842 if the account is permanently closed and the Central Site Business Date is: more than seven calendar days after the transaction date and the transaction was completed with electronically recorded card information (whether card-read or key-entered) more than 30 calendar days after the transaction date, and the transaction was completed with manually recorded card information (whether imprinted or handwritten) more than 30 calendar days after the transaction date and the account is statused by one of the following codes: C: credit problem F: other fraud (lost/stolen/never received) X: counterfeit card O: account closed A payment transaction must be presented in clearing within one business day of the authorization date. Therefore, the issuer may submit a chargeback for a Payment Transaction using the message reason code 4842 before the 30-calendar day presentment time frame normally required for this message reason code.	The sales receipt and/or date and amount of the authorization if other than the transaction date.
4846	Correct Transaction Currency Code Not Provided The acquirer did not transmit the correct transaction currency code for the currency in which the transaction was completed. or The transaction occurred in a dual currency environment and a transaction currency is not specified on the TID. No Specified Currency on TID. If no currency indicator is specified on the transaction receipt, the currency which is legal tender in the country where the transaction took place is the original transaction currency.	Documentation proving that the correct currency was used to settle the sale.
4849	Questionable Merchant Activity An acquirer processed a transaction for a card acceptor that later was listed in a Mastercard Global Security Bulletin for violating section 9.14.1 in the Mastercard Bylaws and Rules or section 8.4 in the Security Rules and Procedures manual. The issuer must have properly reported the transaction to SAFE with one of the following fraud codes: 00: Lost Fraud 01: Stolen Fraud 04: Counterfeit Card Fraud 06: Card Not Present Fraud 07: Multiple Imprint Fraud	No reversal rights except for credit issued. The card acceptor in question was not listed in the Mastercard Global Security Bulletin. The transaction did not occur within the period specified
4850	Installment Billing Dispute A cardholder account has been inaccurately posted with a debit instead of a credit as a result of an incorrect transaction code or keying error (i.e., credit posted as a retail sale).	A copy of the TID or other documentation showing that the cardholder agreed to the number of installments and amount processed, or proof that the acquirer corrected the discrepancy that led to the dispute.
4853	Cardholder Dispute Defective/Not As Described Canceled Recurring Transaction Non-Receipt of Merchandise Services Not Rendered Credit Not Processed	A detailed written rebuttal addressing the cardholder's claim (point by point) and any supporting documentation to prove the case. Rebuttal must address what steps the merchant took to resolve the complaint before it became a chargeback. A written rebuttal addressing the cardholder's claim and any supporting documentation to prove the case (ie: contract). Documentation to prove that the cardholder received the merchandise (e.g., signed proof of delivery) or proof that credit was issued. Documentation to prove that the cardholder received the services, or proof that credit was issued. A written rebuttal addressing the cardholder's claim and any supporting documentation to prove the case. (e.g., goods/services have been used by cardholder).
4854	Cardholder Dispute — Not Elsewhere Classified (US region only) Cardholder has made an unsuccessful good-faith effort to resolve a dispute with the card acceptor that involves goods or services, and the dispute reflects a claim or defense authorized against issuers or creditors according to federal, state, or local truth-in-lending laws.	A detailed written rebuttal addressing the cardholder's claim (point by point) and any supporting documentation to prove the case. Rebuttal must address what steps the merchant took to resolve the complaint before it became a chargeback.
4855	Goods or Services Not Provided The cardholder or his or her authorized representative did not receive goods that were to be shipped or delivered.	Documentation to prove that the cardholder received the merchandise or proof that credit was issued.
4859	Addendum, No-show, or ATM Dispute Cardholder disputes a transaction for one of the following reasons: cardholder received none or only part of an ATM cash disbursement (not applicable in cases of alleged fraud) cardholder is disputing a "no-show” hotel charge from a card acceptor that participates in the Mastercard Guaranteed Reservations Service cardholder is disputing any subsequent transaction representing an addendum to any valid transaction from the same card acceptor	Documentation to prove that the cardholder received the services, or proof that credit was issued.
4860	Credit Not Processed Issuer received a letter of complaint from a cardholder stating that a card acceptor has not posted a credit to his or her account or that the card acceptor posted a credit and reduced the amount of the credit due without proper disclosure.	A written rebuttal addressing the cardholder's claim and any supporting documentation to prove the case.
4863	Cardholder Does Not Recognize — Potential Fraud Cardholder claims that he or she does not recognize a face-to-face transaction appearing on their statement and the issuer made a good-faith effort to identify the transaction for the cardholder. The issuer may use message reason code 4863 for all non–face-to-face (Card Not Present) transactions if the cardholder claims that he or she does not recognize the transaction appearing on the cardholder statement.	A signed sales receipt with imprint or swipe. If card-not-present transaction, invoice, AVS results, CVV2 results, and signed proof of delivery. Documentation that would further identify the transaction.
4870, 4871	Counterfeit transaction, chip liability shift, chip/PIN liability shift The cardholder did not participate in the transaction (a fraudster made a duplicate or counterfeit copy of the card). Applicable to Card Present transactions only.	N/A
4999	Domestic chargeback dispute (Europe region only) This reason code may be used by issuer where a dispute is available according to the applicable domestic rule, but cannot be processed under a different message reason code.	Documentation to support that the disputed transaction has been completed in accordance to applicable domestic rule.

American Express

Reason code	Description
6003	Chargeback Documentation.
6006	Cardmember Claims Fraud.
6008	Cardmember Requests Copy Bearing Signature.
6013	Documentation Previously Sent Is Illegible/Incomplete.
6014	Unrecognized Transaction.
6016	Personal Information.
4507	Incorrect Transaction Amount or Primary Account Number Presented.
4512	Multiple Processing.
4513	Credit Not Presented.
4515	Paid Through Other Means
4516	No Reply To Disputes Enquiry Letter.
4517	Insufficient or Unclear Reply to Disputes Enquiry Letter.
4521	Invalid Authorization.
4523	Unassigned Cardmember Account Number.
4526	Missing Signature.
4527	Missing Imprint.
4530	Currency Discrepancy.
4534	Multiple ROCs.
4536	Late Presentment.
4540	Card Not Present.
4544	Cancelation of Recurring Goods/Services.
4553	Not As Described.
4554	Goods/Services Ordered but Not Received.
4750	Car Rental Charge Non-Qualified or Unsubstantiated.
4752	Credit/Debit Presentment Error.
4754	Local Regulatory/Legal Dispute.
4755	No Valid Authorization.
4758	Expired/Not Yet Valid Card.
4763	Fraud Full Recourse.
4798	Fraud Liability Shift — Counterfeit.
4799	Fraud Liability Shift — Lost/Stolen.

American Express for US merchants

Reason code	Description
A01	Charge Amount Exceeds Authorization Amount.
A02	No Valid Authorization.
A08	Authorization Approval Expired.
F10	Missing Imprint (requires Inquiry prior to Chargeback).
F22	Expired or Not Yet Valid Card.
F24	No Card Member Authorization (requires Inquiry prior to Chargeback).
F29	Card Not Present.
F30	EMV Counterfeit.
C02	Credit (or Partial Credit) Not Processed.
C04	Goods/Services Returned or Refused.
C05	Goods/Services Canceled.
C08	Goods/Services Not Received or Only Partially Received
C14	Paid by Other Means.
C18	"No Show" or CARDeposit Canceled.
C28	Canceled Recurring Billing.
C31	Goods/Services Not as Described.
C32	Goods/Services Damaged or Defective.
M10	Vehicle Rental - Capital Damages.
M49	Vehicle Rental - Theft or Loss of Use.
P01	Unassigned Card Number.
P03	Credit Processed as Charge.
P04	Charge Processed as Credit.
P05	Incorrect Charge Amount.
P07	Late Submission.
P08	Duplicate Charge.
P22	Nonmatching Card Number.
P23	Currency Discrepancy.
R03	Insufficient Reply (requires Inquiry prior to Chargeback).
R13	No Reply (requires Inquiry prior to Chargeback).
M01	Chargeback Authorization (requires Inquiry prior to Chargeback).
FR2	Fraud Full Recourse Program.
FR4	Immediate Chargeback Program.
FR6	Partial Immediate Chargeback Program.

Diners

Reason code	Description
A02	Acquirer Stand-In Processing Errors.
A03	Required Authorization Not Obtained.
A05	Card Not Valid or Expired.
A06	Unissued Account Number.
A07	Incorrect Charge type Provided in Authorization Request.
B21	Requested Digitized Copy of the Charge Form Not Received.
B22	Wrong Document Received for Retrieval Request.
B23	Requested Digitized Copy of the Charge Form Not Legible.
B24	Charge Older Than Thirty Days.
B25	Duplicate Charge.
B26	Alternate Settlement Currency Incorrect Exchange Rates.
B27	Incorrect Currency.
C41	Key Entered Fraudulent Charge.
C42	Card Not Present Fraudulent Charge.
C43	Skimming Counterfeit Fraudulent Charge.
C44	Manual Counterfeit Fraudulent Charge.
C46	Multiple Charges at Service Establishment Fraudulent Transaction.
C47	Unsigned Fraudulent Transactions.
C48	Card Not Present Fraudulent Transaction.
C49	Cardmember Activated Transaction.
C50	Suspect Service Establishment – No Response to the Suspected Fraudulent Service Establishment Report.
C51	Suspect Service Establishment–Terminated Service Establishment.
D61	Altered Charges.
D62	Service Not Received.
D63	Merchandise Not Received.
D64	Additional Amounts on Settled Charges.
D65	Credit Processed as a Charge.
D66	Credit Not Processed.
D67	Cardmember Paid by Other Means.
D68	No Show Charges.
D69	Canceled Recurring Transaction.
D70	Unsigned Charges.
D71	Non Receipt of Cash (ATM).

Discover for US merchants

Reason code	Description
4502	Illegible Sales Data.
4534	Duplicate Processing.
4541	Recurring Payments.
4542	Late Presentation.
4550	Credit/Debit Posted Incorrectly.
4553	Cardholder Disputes Quality of Goods or Services.
4554	Not Classified.
4586	Altered Amount.
4753	Invalid Cardholder Number.
4755	Non-Receipt of Goods or Services.
4757	Violation of Operating Regulations.
4863	Authorization Noncompliance.
7001	Fraud - Card Present Transaction.
7030	Fraud - Card Not Present Transaction.
8002	Credit Not Processed.

JCB

Invalid transaction/authorization

Reason code	Description	Media required
501	No Authorization /Non-JCB Card	Documentation to show that the transaction was authorized online by the issuer with an authorization number.
503	Expired JCB Card	Documentation to show that the transaction was authorized online by the issuer with an authorization number.
521	Transaction Exceeds Floor Limit	Documentation to show that the transaction was authorized online by the issuer with an authorization number.
522	Authorization Declined	Documentation to show that the transaction was authorized online by the issuer with an authorization number
523	Incorrect Card Number	Documentation to show that the transaction was authorized online by the issuer with an authorization number
541	Illegible Item	Documentation to show that the transaction was authorized online by the issuer with an authorization number
547	JCB Card on Stop List	Documentation to show that the transaction was authorized online by the issuer with an authorization number
581	Split Sale	Documentation to show that the transaction was authorized online by the issuer with an authorization number

Retrieval requests

Reason code	Description
0001	Signature confirmation
0002	Required for corporate card accounting
0003	Required for legal process
0004	Lost card, fraud investigation
0005	Cardmember does not recognize sale
0006	Cardmember claims amount incorrect
0000	Other

T&E transactions

Reason code	Description	Media required
537	No Show Dispute	Copy of cancelation and refund policy. Documentation to proof the correct processing of the No show charge, or evidence showing that the charge is not in connection to No show.
538	Advance Deposit	Copy of cancelation and refund policy. Documentation showing that cardholder did not cancel according to cancelation policy and that the cancelation/refund policy was properly disclosed to the cardholder at the beginning of purchase.

Card absent transactions

Reason code	Description
544	Canceled Recurring transaction	Copy of cancelation and refund policy. Documentation showing that cardholder did not cancel according to cancelation policy and that the cancelation/refund policy was properly disclosed to the cardholder at the beginning purchase. Copy of usage log showing use of service after date of claimed cancelation.
546	Unauthorized Purchase	Documentation showing cardholders involvement and authorization of the transaction.

Cardmember disputes

Reason code	Description	Media required
502	Card Member Dispute	Documentation as applicable. Copy of cancelation and refund policy. Documentation showing that the cancelation/refund policy was properly disclosed to the cardholder at the beginning purchase. Evidence showing that the merchandise/service was received by the cardholder e.g. delivery receipt signed by cardholder. Evidence showing that the description of goods on order form/invoice was delivered, accepted and signed for by the cardholder. Copy of email communications with cardholder.
513	Credit Not Received	Copy of cancelation and refund policy. Documentation showing that cardholder did not cancel according to cancelation policy and that the cancelation/refund policy was properly disclosed to the cardholder at the beginning purchase. Proof that credit was processed, if applicable.
526	No Signature	Copy of card present sale slip signed by the cardholder or verified with PIN.
527	No Imprint	Copy of card present sale slip signed by the cardholder or verified with PIN.
534	Unauthorized Multiple Transaction	Copy of two card present sale slips signed by the cardholder or verified with PIN.
554	Non-receipt of Merchandise	Evidence showing that the merchandise/service was received by the cardholder e.g., delivery receipt signed by cardholder. Evidence showing that the description of goods on order form/invoice was delivered, accepted and signed for by the cardholder.
583	Paid by Other Means	Documentation proving that the merchant did not receive payment by other means.

Processing errors

Reason code	Description	Media required
507	Incorrect Transaction Amount	Documentation showing that the cardholder authorized the amount charged.
510	Mispot	Documentation showing that the cardholder authorized the amount charged.
512	Duplicate Processing	Copies of two different transaction documents showing different merchandise or service.
524	Addition Error	Documentation proofing the correct addition and that the cardholder authorized the amount charged.
525	Altered Amount	Documentation showing that the cardholder authorized the amount charged.
536	Late Submission	Proof that the transaction was processed within the presentment timeframe rules.
545	Incorrect ECI	Documentation showing the cardmembers authorization of the ECI transaction.
582	Domestic Transaction	Evidence showing the transaction to be international.

General

Visa

Fraud

Authorization

Processing errors

Consumer disputes

Mastercard

American Express

American Express for US merchants

Diners

Discover for US merchants

JCB

Invalid transaction/authorization

Retrieval requests

T&E transactions

Card absent transactions

Cardmember disputes

Processing errors

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