Questions? Talk to a real person ☎ Coming soon
Home  /  Merchant Protection
Merchant Protection

Dispute resolution

Help preparing and submitting representment cases within the deadlines the card networks set.

Request a quoteCommon questions
Overview

Answering the question that was actually asked

Most lost disputes are lost on process, not on merit. A response that ignores the reason code, arrives after the deadline, or consists of a paragraph of explanation without documents will not succeed regardless of how clearly the merchant is in the right. Representment is a documentary exercise with a fixed format.

What’s included

How the setup works for your account

01

Reason code guidance

Different codes require different evidence. We identify which one applies and what it needs.

02

Document assembly

Invoices, delivery confirmation, authorisation records, terms accepted at checkout, prior correspondence.

03

Submission within window

Cases are filed inside the issuer's response window, with confirmation.

04

Outcome tracking

Wins, losses and pre-arbitration escalations recorded so you can see what works.

Detail

The sequence

01

Notification

The issuer files the dispute and funds are typically debited from your account immediately.

02

Representment

You submit a rebuttal with supporting evidence inside the deadline.

03

Decision

The issuer accepts or rejects. Some cases escalate to pre-arbitration, which carries additional fees.

FAQ

Common questions

It varies by card network and reason code, and the window is short. Treat every notification as urgent.

Signed delivery confirmation, an authorisation record matching the cardholder, accepted terms at the point of sale, and documented communication with the customer.

Chargeback fees are commonly charged when the dispute is filed and are not always refunded on a win. Check the fee schedule on your account.

See what your processing should actually cost

Send a recent statement, or your monthly volume and average ticket. You get a written breakdown back — no commitment.

Request a quote