Why it happens
- The merchant was placed in the program, often after high fraud levels.
- The card member reported the charge as fraud.
American ExpressFR2Fraud
Fraud Full Recourse Program
The merchant is in the Fraud Full Recourse Program, so a fraud claim is charged back without asking the merchant for documents first.
What to send to fight it
- Proof the merchant was not in the program when the charge was disputed.
- Proof a refund for the charge was already issued.
- Records showing the charge was not reported as fraud.
How to prevent it
- Keep fraud levels low so the merchant is not placed in the program.
- Refund clear cases of fraud as soon as they are reported.
Summaries written by NoChurn from the networks’ public rules and processor documentation. Networks update their rules and deadlines depend on your processor: check its documentation before you respond.
Other American Express codes
- A01Charge Amount Exceeds Authorization Amount
- A02No Valid Authorization
- A08Authorization Approval Expired
- C02Credit Not Processed
- C04Goods/Services Returned or Refused
- C05Goods/Services Cancelled
- C08Goods/Services Not Received or Only Partially Received
- C14Paid by Other Means
- C18"No Show" or CARDeposit Cancelled
- C28Cancelled Recurring Billing
- C31Goods/Services Not As Described
- C32Goods/Services Damaged or Defective
- F10Missing Imprint
- F14Missing Signature
- F24No Card Member Authorization
- F29Card Not Present
- F30EMV Counterfeit
- F31EMV Lost/Stolen/Non-Received
- FR4Immediate Chargeback Program
- FR6Partial Immediate Chargeback Program
- M01Chargeback Authorization
- M10Vehicle Rental - Capital Damages
- M49Vehicle Rental - Theft or Loss of Use
- P01Unassigned Card Number
- P03Credit Processed as Charge
- P04Charge Processed as Credit
- P05Incorrect Charge Amount
- P07Late Submission
- P08Duplicate Charge
- P22Non-Matching Card Number
- P23Currency Discrepancy
- R03Insufficient Reply
- R13No Reply
Sources (2)
- American Express: How to Manage and Help Prevent Disputes (US Disputes Reference Guide) · checked 2026-11-09
- Antom (Alipay) Docs: American Express dispute reason codes · checked 2026-11-09
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