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What are Payment Reversals? Why Do They Happen & How Can Merchants Stop Them?

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A payment reversal is the process through which funds from a transaction are returned to the payer’s account. Refunds usually occur when the payee agrees to return the funds, either due to a canceled order or a returned product. Require Card Verification Value (CVV) numbers for online purchases.

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How to Win Chargeback Disputes

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Policies and Terms: Provide copies of your return, refund, and shipping policies. Detailed Rebuttal Letter: Write a clear and concise rebuttal letter addressing the reason for the chargeback and providing evidence to support your case. Ensure the evidence is easy to understand and directly addresses the chargeback reason.

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Understanding Chargebacks

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Merchants should implement robust fraud detection tools, such as address verification systems (AVS) and card verification value (CVV) checks. To address this, merchants should strive to provide correct and detailed product descriptions, including images, size, and detailed specifications.

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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

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Address Verification Service (AVS) A fraud prevention tool that checks the billing address provided by the cardholder against the address on file with the card issuer. R Refund The process of returning funds to the cardholder’s account for a previous transaction.

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How Much Do Credit Card Companies Charge Merchants?

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Leveraging technology, monitoring chargebacks, and addressing individual business factors help to reduce credit card fees and improve overall profitability. Tools such as Address Verification System (AVS) and CVV checks help to prevent fraudulent chargebacks by ensuring that the cardholder’s provided details are authentic.

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Deep Dive: Why Friendly Fraud Is Anything But Friendly

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FIs overturn the sales and grant refunds before returning to the restaurants to recoup the payment. While a retail store can demand that customers return merchandise they charged back, restaurants cannot take back eaten food. Friendly fraud’s rise corresponds to mobile order-ahead systems’ increased use.