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

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This process can be triggered for various reasons, such as a disputed charge, an error in the transaction, or fraud detection. Disputed Charges : When a payer disputes a charge, possibly due to not receiving the goods or services promised, a payment reversal can be initiated. What is a Chargeback?

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Understanding Chargebacks

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Cardholders dispute a transaction with their bank, resulting in a reversal of funds. In this case, both the cardholder and the merchant are victims of Fraud. Merchants should implement robust fraud detection tools, such as address verification systems (AVS) and card verification value (CVV) checks.

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How Much Do Credit Card Companies Charge Merchants?

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Whenever a customer disputes a transaction and funds need to be returned to the issuing bank, there is usually a cost per chargeback that is passed onto the merchant by the acquiring bank or merchant services provider. Although this is an extra cost, it’s significantly easier than trying to keep track of fees on your own. Chargeback fees.

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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

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Address Verification System (AVS) A system that compares the billing address provided by the cardholder with the address on file with the card issuer to verify the authenticity of a transaction. F Fraud Detection The process of identifying and preventing fraudulent transactions.

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