Visa
4 codes · respond within 30 days
- Visa 10.4other fraud — card-absent environmentThe cardholder told their bank they did not authorise or take part in an online or phone transaction.30 days to respond
- Visa 13.1merchandise or services not receivedThe cardholder says they paid and never received the goods, or did not receive them by the date you promised.30 days to respond
- Visa 13.3not as described or defective merchandiseThe cardholder received the goods or service and says they were not what you described, or arrived faulty.30 days to respond
- Visa 12.5incorrect amountThe cardholder says the amount charged is not the amount they agreed to pay.30 days to respond
Mastercard
2 codes · respond within 45 days
- Mastercard 4837no cardholder authorisationThe cardholder states they did not authorise the transaction and did not take part in it.45 days to respond
- Mastercard 4853cardholder disputeA single umbrella code covering most non-fraud complaints: not received, not as described, credit not processed, cancelled recurring.45 days to respond
Amex
2 codes · respond within 20 days
- Amex F29card not presentThe cardholder says they did not authorise or participate in a transaction taken without the card present.20 days to respond
- Amex C08goods or services not received, or only partially receivedThe cardholder says the goods or services never arrived, or only part of the order did.20 days to respond
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