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Chargeback Reason Codes and Document Requirements

Below you will find the reason codes for chargebacks from Visa, Mastercard and Amex. If you are unable to find the reason code in this list, please contact us to find out how we can assist you in your case.

Visa – Processing Errors

Reason CodeReasonDescriptionDefense Requirements
123Incorrect CurrencyYou sent a transaction that was processed with an incorrect currency code. Often the cardholder was not advised or did not agree that Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) would occur.
  • Itemised invoice/receipt(s) of the transaction in question, with DCC information shown on it. 
  • Explanation of the discrepancy.
125Incorrect AmountThe cardholder claims that the amount they agreed to pay differs from the amount charged.
  • Itemised invoice/receipt(s) of the transaction in question (this shows the good/service provided and how much the final amount is). 
  • Booking confirmation or pricing breakdown shown at the time of purchase.
  • Explanation of the discrepancy faced by the cardholder.
126Duplicate Processing/Paid by Other MeansThe cardholder claims that a single transaction was processed more than once or the cardholder claims that they paid for the merchandise or service by other means (such as cash, check, other card, etc).
  • Itemised invoices with unique references (signed if applicable) for all transactions.
126.1Duplicate Processing/Paid by Other MeansThe cardholder claims that a single transaction was processed more than once.
  • Itemised invoices (signed if applicable) for all transactions involved. 
  • Explanation of the discrepancy.
126.2Duplicate Processing/Paid by Other MeansThe cardholder claims that they paid for the merchandise or service by other means (such as cash, check, other card, etc).
  • Itemised invoice (signed if applicable) for all transactions. 
  • Explanation of the discrepancy.

Visa – Consumer Disputes

Reason CodeReasonDescriptionDefense Requirements
131Merchandise/Services Not ReceivedThe cardholder claims that merchandise or services that they ordered were not received.
  • Itemised invoices (signed if applicable) for all transactions involved. 
  • Proof of delivery or service completion that shows the date, time, and method of delivery (e.g. signed delivery note). 
  • Delivery address matching cardholder details.
  • Any other documents relevant to disproving the cardholder’s claim.
132Canceled RecurringA recurring transaction was processed after it was cancelled or that the cardholder's account was closed.
  • Booking or subscription confirmation.
  • Cancellation or no-show policy and information on how it’s disclosed and accepted.
  • Cancellation request (if any) and timing. 
  • Any billing records after cancellation. 
  • Any other documents relevant to disproving the cardholder’s claim.
133Not as Described or Defective Merchandise/ServicesThe cardholder claims the goods were not as described or disputes the quality of the merchandise or services.
  • Itemised invoice(s) for the transaction(s) involved (particularly the product or service description shown at time of sale). 
  • Copy of the transaction receipt. 
  • Description of the item bought. 
  • Your refund/return/cancellation policy and information on how it´s disclosed and accepted.
  • Evidence of attempted resolution (e.g. emails, chats, refund offers) and any relevant discussions with the cardholder on this matter.
134Counterfeit MerchandiseThe cardholder claims that the merchandise was counterfeit.
  • Itemised invoice(s) for the transaction(s) involved (particularly the product or service description shown at time of sale). 
  • Copy of the transaction receipt.
  • Description of the item bought. 
  • Your refund/return/cancellation policy and information on how it's disclosed and accepted. 
  • Certification that the product is not counterfeit (if applicable). 
  • Evidence of attempted resolution (e.g. emails, chats, refund offers) and any relevant discussions with the cardholder on this matter.
135MisrepresentationThe cardholder claims that the terms of the sale were misrepresented.
  • Itemised invoice(s) for the transaction(s) involved (particularly the product or service description shown at time of sale).
  • Description of the item bought. 
  • Your refund/return/cancellation policy and information on how it´s disclosed and accepted. 
  • Evidence of attempted resolution (e.g. emails, chats, refund offers) and any relevant discussions with the cardholder on this matter.
136Credit not ProcessedThe cardholder claims that they have a credit or voided transaction that has not been processed OR the cardholder was promised a refund that they have not received yet.
  • Refund confirmation or receipt (if applicable). 
  • Your refund/return/cancellation policy and information on how it´s disclosed and accepted. 
  • Proof that the refund was processed. 
  • Evidence of attempted resolution (e.g. emails, chats, refund offers) and any relevant discussions with the cardholder on this matter.
137Canceled Merchandise/ServicesThe cardholder claims that they returned merchandise or cancelled services, but the credit has not appeared on the cardholder's Visa statement OR the cardholder claims to have cancelled/returned merchandise/service either in accordance with merchant´s cancellation policy OR the cancellation policy was never disclosed.
  • Booking or subscription confirmation. 
  • Cancellation or no-show policy and information on how it’s disclosed and accepted. 
  • Cancellation request (if any) and timing when this was made. 
  • Any billing records after cancellation.

Mastercard – Processing Errors

Reason CodeReasonDescriptionDefense Requirements
4831Transaction amount differsThe cardholder claims that the amount they agreed to pay differs from the amount charged.
  • Itemised invoice/receipt(s) of the transaction in question (this shows the good/service provided and how much is being paid for it). 
  • Proof the cardholder agreed to the final amount (including tips, fees, or variable pricing). 
  • Booking confirmation or pricing breakdown shown at the time of purchase. 
  • Explanation of the discrepancy faced by the cardholder.
4834Point of Interaction ErrorThe cardholder paid twice for the same transaction using two different forms of payment or paid an incorrect amount due to processing issues.
  • Itemised receipt(s)/invoice(s) with unique reference(s) for all transactions involved. 
  • Explanation of the discrepancy.
4846Correct Transaction Currency Code not providedA cardholder claims the converted amount of charge on an international transaction is incorrect.
  • Itemised invoice/receipt(s) of the transaction in question, with DCC information shown on it.
  • Explanation of the discrepancy.

Mastercard – Cardholder Disputes

Reason CodeReasonDescriptionDefense Requirements
4841Cancelled Recurring TransactionA recurring transaction was processed after it was canceled or that the cardholder's account was closed.
  • Booking or subscription confirmation. 
  • Cancellation or no-show policy and information on how it’s disclosed/accepted. 
  • Cancellation request (if any) and timing. 
  • Any billing records after cancellation. 
  • Any other documents relevant to disproving the cardholder’s claim.
4853Services not provided/Merchandise not received / Cancelled recurring transaction / Goods not as described/defectiveServices not provided, OR merchandise not received, OR cancelled recurring transaction, OR goods not as described/defective.

Please provide supporting documents such as: itemised invoice(s) for in-store purchases (along with product or service description shown at the time of sale).

  • Signature, photo, or confirmation of receipt (if available). 
  • Proof of delivery or service completion. 
  • Delivery address matching cardholder details.
  • Date, time, and method of delivery. 
  • Any other documents relevant to disproving the cardholder’s claim. 

For cancelled recurring transactions, please provide supporting documents such as: booking or subscription confirmation.

  • Cancellation or no-show policy and information on how it’s disclosed/accepted.
  • Cancellation request (if any) and timing.
  • Any billing records after cancellation.
4855Non receipt of merchandiseThe cardholder claims that merchandise or services that they ordered were not received or that the cardholder canceled the order as the result of not receiving the merchandise or services by the expected delivery date (or merchandise was unavailable for pick-up).
  • Itemised invoice(s) (along with product or service description shown at the time of sale). 
  • Signature, photo, or confirmation of receipt (if available). 
  • Proof of delivery or service completion.
  • Delivery address matching cardholder details.
  • Date, time, and method of delivery. 
  • Any other documents relevant to disproving the cardholder’s claim.
4859Addendum, No-show, or ATM Dispute 
  • Itemised invoice(s) for in-store purchases (along with product or service description shown at the time of sale) or booking/appointment details. 
  • Signature, photo, or confirmation of receipt (if available). 
  • Proof of delivery or service completion. 
  • Delivery address matching cardholder details. 
  • Date, time, and method of delivery. 
  • Any other documents relevant to disproving the cardholder’s claim.
4860Credit not ProcessedThe cardholder claims that they have a credit or voided transaction that has not been processed OR the cardholder was promised a refund that they have not received yet.
  • Refund confirmation or receipt.
  • Your refund/return/cancellation policy and information on how it's disclosed and accepted. 
  • Proof that the refund was processed. 
  • Any communication with the cardholder on this matter.

American Express

Reason CodeReasonDescriptionDefense Requirements
4507Incorrect Transaction Amount PresentedThe cardholder claims that charges were incorrectly submitted by using an incorrect amount.
  • Itemised invoice/receipt(s) of the transaction in question (this shows the good/service provided and how much the final amount is). 
  • Booking confirmation or pricing breakdown shown at the time of purchase. 
  • Explanation of the discrepancy faced by the cardholder.
4512Multiple ProcessingThe cardholder claims that a charge was incorrectly submitted more than once to the cardholder's account.
  • Itemised invoices for all transactions involved (showing the good/service paid and how much is being paid for it).
  • Refund confirmation if a duplicate charge was corrected.
  • Explanation of the discrepancy.
4513Credit Not PresentedThe cardholder claims that they have a credit or voided transaction that has not been processed OR the cardholder was promised a refund that they have not received yet.
  • Refund confirmation or receipt. Your refund/return/cancellation policy and information on how it´s disclosed and accepted. 
  • Proof that the refund was processed. Information on why cardholder is not entitled to a refund/confirmation service was rendered/merchandise received. 
  • Any communication with the cardholder on this matter.
4515Paid through Other MeansThe cardholder claims they paid for the service/merchandise through other means (e.g. different card, cash etc.).
  • Itemised invoice (signed if applicable) for all transactions. Signed delivery note (if applicable). 
  • Explanation of the discrepancy.
4525Transaction Amount ChangedThe cardholder claims that the amount they agreed to pay differs from the amount charged.
  • Itemised invoice/receipt(s) of the transaction in question (this shows the good/service provided and how much the final amount is). 
  • Booking confirmation or pricing breakdown shown at the time of purchase. 
  • Explanation of the discrepancy faced by the cardholder.
4530Currency DiscrepancyThe cardholder was advised the charge is in a currency that differs from that which they originally agreed upon.
  • Itemised invoice/receipt(s) of the transaction in question, with DCC information shown on it. 
  • Explanation of the discrepancy.
4532Damaged and/or Defective Goods/ServicesThe cardholder disputes the quality of the merchandise or services.
  • Itemised invoice(s) for the transaction(s) involved (particularly the product or service description shown at time of sale). 
  • Copy of the transaction receipt. 
  • Description of the item bought. 
  • Your refund/return/cancellation policy and information on how it´s disclosed and accepted. 
  • Evidence of attempted resolution (e.g. emails, chats, refund offers) and any relevant discussions with the cardholder on this matter. 
  • Further examples include proof that the merchandise was not damaged at point of sale (timestamped images, CCTV etc.).
4544Cancelation of Recurring Goods/Services servicesCardholder claims that their account continues to be billed for recurring goods or services that they had previously canceled or revoked.
  • Itemised invoice(s) for the transaction(s) involved (particularly the product or service description shown at time of sale). 
  • Booking or subscription confirmation. Your cancellation/no-show policy and information on how it´s disclosed and accepted. 
  • Cancellation request (if any) and timing. Any billing records after cancellation. 
  • Any other documents relevant to disproving the cardholder’s claim.
4553Not As Described Or Defective MerchandiseCard Member received goods and/or services that are different than the written description provided by the Merchant at the time of purchase OR Card Member received damaged or defective goods and/or services.
  • Itemised invoice(s) for the transaction(s) involved (particularly the product or service description shown at time of sale). 
  • Description of the item bought. 
  • Your refund/return/cancellation policy and information on how it´s disclosed and accepted.
  • Proof that the cardholder accepted the condition of the merchandise at point of sale (e.g. signed invoice, signed transaction receipt, inspection report etc.). 
  • Evidence of attempted resolution (e.g. emails, chats, refund offers) and any relevant discussions with the cardholder on this matter.
4554Goods and Services Not ReceivedThe cardholder claims that the goods or services that were purchased at your business have not been received.
  • Itemised invoice(s) for the transaction(s) involved (particularly the product or service description shown at time of sale). 
  • Signature, photo, or confirmation of receipt (if available). 
  • Proof of delivery or service completion.
  • Delivery address matching cardholder details. 
  • Date, time, and method of delivery.
4754Local Regulatory/Legal DisputeThe cardholder alleges that a law or regulation was not followed.
  • Itemised invoice(s) with the product or service description shown at the time of sale.
  • Description of the item bought.
  • Refund/Return/Cancellation policies. 
  • Proof that the cardholder accepted the relevant policies. 
  • Relevant policy or legal documentation.
  • Any correspondence related to the dispute.
4750Car Rental Charge Non Qualified Or UnsubstantiatedThe cardholder disputes a car rental charge, claiming it is either unqualified or unsubstantiated.
  • Signed rental agreement and terms. 
  • Check-out / check-in documentation or vehicle condition reports. 
  • Itemised invoice. 
  • Any communication with the card member. 
  • Other documents relevant to disproving the claim, such as signed damage acknowledgment (if applicable).

American Express – Retrieval Requests

Reason CodeReasonDescriptionDefense Requirements
6003Chargeback DocumentationDocumentation that the Issuer requires to validate the Card Member’s claims regarding the Transaction.
  • Itemised & signed (except for PIN) receipt or invoice that supports the Transaction. 
  • Proof that the Card Member agreed to the
  • Transaction or made the booking or reservation and received the confirmation. 
  • Website name / URL / Product description / IP Address / Cancellation Policy. 
  • Signed proof of delivery with the delivery address and date.
6006Legal Request or Fraud AnalysisDocumentation that the Issuer requires to validate the Card Member’s claim that the Transaction is fraudulent, or as result of legal request.
  • Itemised & signed receipt or invoice that supports the Transaction. 
  • Proof that the Card Member agreed to the
  • Transaction or made the booking or reservation and received the confirmation. 
  • Website name / URL / Product description / IP Address / Cancellation Policy. 
  • Signed proof of delivery with the delivery address and date.
6008Card Member requests copy bearing signature (signed support)Documentation that the Issuer requires as a result of the Card Member’s request for a copy of the receipt of the Transaction, that bears the Card Member’s signature.
  • Itemised & signed receipt or invoice that supports the Transaction. 
  • Signed contract or policy details. 
  • Signed proof of delivery with the delivery address and date.
6013Repeat Documentation RequestDocumentation that the Issuer was requested previously; the request was either unfulfilled, or the documents provided were illegible or incomplete.
  • Refer to original Retrieval Request.
6014Card Member does not recognise Transaction or Transaction AmountDocumentation that the Issuer requires to validate the Card Member’s claims of not recognising the Transaction.
  • Itemised & signed receipt or invoice that supports the Transaction. 
  • Proof that the Card Member agreed to the
  • Transaction or made the booking or reservation and received the confirmation. 
  • Website name / URL / Product description / IP Address / Cancellation Policy. 
  • Signed proof of delivery with the delivery address and date.
6016Card Member needs for personal recordsDocumentation that the Issuer requires due to Card Member’s request to have for their personal record.
  • Itemised & signed receipt or invoice that supports the Transaction. 
  • Signed contract or policy details. 
  • Signed proof of delivery with the delivery address and date.
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