Frequently Asked Questions

How do chargebacks affect merchant services?

Are chargeback effects severe for merchants? Yes. Chargebacks effects result in a great deal of lost revenue, lost product, fees and review time for merchants. Given issuing banks’ desire to please their customers and consumer protection laws, chargebacks often result...

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How does TC40 data affect chargebacks?

Where does TC40 Data originate and how is TC40 Data distributed? TC40 data is a file of all compiled fraud cases where the cardholder claims a charge took place without his/her permission. These reports include raw data for each transaction identified as fraudulent:...

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Why do chargebacks happen?

Why do chargebacks happen? A chargeback occurs when a consumer or cardholder files a complaint with the card’s issuing bank claiming incorrect or fraudulent charges that have not been rectified by the merchant.

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What are credit card chargebacks?

A chargeback, sometimes referred to as a reversal, is a consumer protection afforded by The Fair Credit Billing Act of 1974 that allows a consumer to file a complaint with their credit card’s issuing bank requesting that a charge be reversed.

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