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Chargebacks: Chargebacks can occur when a cardholder disputes a transaction, and the funds are returned to the cardholder. As a merchant, you will need to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS) and other security regulations to ensure the safety and security of Visa transactions.
Chargeback When a cardholder disputes a transaction and requests a refund from their bank or card issuer, resulting in the reversal of the payment. CreditLimit The maximum amount that a cardholder can charge within their credit range. Cardholder The person who owns the payment card being used to make a purchase.
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