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Chargeback Reason Codes

Comprehensive guide to understanding chargeback classifications across major card networks.

Visa

CodeCategoryDescription
10.1FraudEMV Liability Shift Counterfeit Fraud
10.2FraudEMV Liability Shift Non-Counterfeit Fraud
10.3FraudOther Fraud - Card-Present Environment
10.4FraudOther Fraud - Card-Absent Environment
10.5FraudVisa Fraud Monitoring Program
11.1AuthorizationCard Recovery Bulletin
11.2AuthorizationDeclined Authorization
11.3AuthorizationNo Authorization/Late Presentment (on or after 13 April 2024)
12.1Processing ErrorLate Presentment
12.2Processing ErrorIncorrect Transaction Code
12.3Processing ErrorIncorrect Currency
12.4Processing ErrorIncorrect Account Number
12.5Processing ErrorIncorrect Amount
12.6Processing ErrorDuplicate Processing
12.6Processing ErrorPaid by Other Means
12.7Processing ErrorInvalid Data
13.1Consumer/service disputesMerchandise/Services Not Received
13.2Consumer/service disputesCancelled Recurring Transaction
13.3Consumer/service disputesNot as Described or Defective Merchandise/Services
13.4Consumer/service disputesCounterfeit Merchandise
13.5Consumer/service disputesMisrepresentation
13.6Consumer/service disputesCredit Not Processed
13.7Consumer/service disputesCancelled Merchandise/Services
13.8Consumer/service disputesOriginal Credit Transaction Not Accepted
13.9Consumer/service disputesNon-Receipt of Cash at an ATM

Mastercard

CodeCategoryDescription
4515Consumer/service disputesCardholder Denies Transaction
4807Processing ErrorWarning Bulletin File
4808AuthorizationAuthorization-Related Chargeback
4812Processing ErrorAccount Number Not On File
4831Processing ErrorTransaction Amount Differs
4834Processing ErrorPoint-Of Interaction Error
4837FraudNo Cardholder Authorization
4840FraudFraudulent Processing of Transactions
4841Consumer/service disputesCanceled Recurring Transaction
4842Processing ErrorLate Presentment
4846Processing ErrorCorrect Transaction Currency Code Not Provided
4849Consumer/service disputesQuestionable Merchant Activity
4850Consumer/service disputesInstallment Billing Dispute
4853Consumer/service disputesCardholder Dispute
4854Consumer/service disputesCardholder Dispute - Not Elsewhere Classified (US region only)
4855Consumer/service disputesGoods or Services Not Provided
4859Processing ErrorAddendum, No-show, or ATM Dispute
4860Processing ErrorCredit Not Processed
4863FraudCardholder Does Not Recognize - Potential Fraud
4870Processing ErrorCounterfeit transaction, chip liability shift, chip/PIN liability shift
4871Processing ErrorCounterfeit transaction, chip liability shift, chip/PIN liability shift
4880Processing ErrorLate Presentment
4890Processing ErrorSyntax Error
4999Processing ErrorDomestic chargeback dispute (Europe region only)

American Express

CodeCategoryDescription
4507Processing ErrorIncorrect Transaction Amount Or Primary Account Number (PAN) Presented
4512Processing ErrorMultiple Processing
4513Processing ErrorCredit Not Presented
4515Processing ErrorPaid Through Other Means
4516Processing ErrorRequest For Support Not Fulfilled
4517Processing ErrorRequest For Support Illegible / Incomplete
4521AuthorizationInvalid Authorization
4523Processing ErrorUnassigned Card Member Account Number
4527Processing ErrorMissing Imprint
4530Processing ErrorCurrency Discrepancy
4534Processing ErrorMultiple ROCs
4536Processing ErrorLate Presentment
4540AuthorizationCard Not Present
4544Consumer/service disputesCancellation Of Recurring Goods / Services
4553Consumer/service disputesNot As Described Or Defective Merchandise
4554Consumer/service disputesGoods And Services Not Received
4750Consumer/service disputesCar Rental Charge Non Qualified or Unsubstantiated
4752Consumer/service disputesCredit / Debit Presentment Error
4754Consumer/service disputesLocal Regulatory / Legal Dispute
4755AuthorizationNo Valid Authorization
4763FraudFraud Full Recourse
4798FraudFraud Liability Shift - Counterfeit
4799FraudFraud Liability Shift - Lost/Stolen

Discover

CodeCategoryDescription
4502Processing ErrorIllegible Sales Data
4534Processing ErrorDuplicate Processing
4541Processing ErrorRecurring Payments
4542Processing ErrorLate Presentation
4550Processing ErrorCredit/Debit Posted Incorrectly
4553Consumer/service disputesCardholder Disputes Quality of Goods or Services
4554Processing ErrorNot Classified
4586Processing ErrorAltered Amount
4753Processing ErrorInvalid Cardholder Number
4755Consumer/service disputesNon-Receipt of Goods or Services
4757Consumer/service disputesViolation of Operating Regulations
4863AuthorizationAuthorization Noncompliance
7001FraudFraud - Card Present Transaction
7030FraudFraud - Card Not Present Transaction
8002Processing ErrorCredit Not Processed

PayPal

CodeCategoryDescription
MERCHANDISE_OR_SERVICE_NOT_RECEIVEDConsumer/service disputesThe customer did not receive the merchandise or service.
MERCHANDISE_OR_SERVICE_NOT_AS_DESCRIBEDConsumer/service disputesThe customer reports that the merchandise or service was not as described.
UNAUTHORISEDFraudThe customer did not authorize purchase of the merchandise or service.
CREDIT_NOT_PROCESSEDProcessing ErrorThe credit transaction was not processed for the customer.
DUPLICATE_TRANSACTIONProcessing ErrorThe transaction was a duplicate.
INCORRECT_AMOUNTProcessing ErrorThe customer was charged an incorrect amount.
PAYMENT_BY_OTHER_MEANSProcessing ErrorThe customer paid for the transaction through other means.
CANCELED_RECURRING_BILLINGProcessing ErrorThe customer was incorrectly charged because he or she canceled recurring billing.

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