Compelling Evidence
Network recommendations for compelling evidence are listed below.
Category | Documentation |
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Merchant information | ☐ Merchant name |
Explanation of the Merchant’s reasons for disputing the chargeback | ☐ Clear explanation of the product or services provided by the Merchant to the Cardholder. (Do not assume Issuer’s familiarity with the Merchant’s business.)
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Cardholder information | ☐ Full name The issuing bank will expect all the above to match the information they have on file for their cardholder |
Incremental data about the Transaction environment | ☐ IP address The data elements above should correspond to information the Merchant has logged during previous undisputed transactions with the same Cardholder |
Transaction details | ☐ Date and time of the Transaction |
Terms & Conditions | ☐ Excerpt relevant Merchant Terms & Conditions based on the chargeback reason code |
Refund and cancellation policy | ☐ Provide documentation to support that the Merchant’s limited return or cancellation policy was properly disclosed and agreed to at the time of sale |
Evidence of the Merchant’s relationship with the Cardholder | ☐ Evidence that the account set up on the Merchant’s website or application was successfully verified by the Merchant before or on the Transaction Date |
Evidence that the Cardholder is using the merchandise or services | ☐ Evidence, such as photographs or emails, to prove a link between the person receiving the merchandise or services and the Cardholder, or to prove that the Cardholder disputing the Transaction is in possession of the merchandise and/or is using the merchandise or services. |
For a Card-Absent Environment Transaction | Evidence that the Transaction used the following in a previous, undisputed Transaction: |
Recurring Transactions | ☐ A legally binding contract held between the Merchant and the Cardholder |
For a US Domestic Card-Present Environment Transaction that is key-entered and did not take place at a Chip-Reading Device | One of the following:
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Evidence that the dispute is invalid | ☐ Evidence that the Cardholder no longer disputes the Transaction (please provide a letter or email from the Cardholder that states that they no longer dispute the Transaction.) |
Updated 12 days ago