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

Fi911

They can occur through multiple financial channels, including credit card transactions, bank transfers, and digital payment services. The most common types include chargebacks, refunds, and authorization reversals. Authorization Issues : Transactions that are not properly authorized can be subject to reversal.

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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

PayHawk

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. Authorization The process of verifying that a transaction can be approved and funds are available for the transaction.

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Reasons Why Credit Cards Get Declined

Clearly Payments

Incorrect Card Information (15-25% of declines) Errors in entering card details—such as the card number, expiration date, CVV , or billing address—are especially common in online transactions. These mistakes prevent payment processors from authorizing the charge.