Visa13.3Customer dispute

Not as Described or Defective Merchandise/Services

The cardholder says what they received was broken, damaged, or different from what was described at the time of purchase.

Why it happens

  • The product description did not match what was delivered.
  • Goods arrived damaged or did not work.
  • Key features promised on the sales page were missing.

What to send to fight it

  1. The product page or description as the customer saw it at purchase.
  2. Proof the goods or service matched the description, such as photos or usage records.
  3. Messages showing the customer did not return the goods or did not ask for help.
  4. The return or refund policy the customer accepted.

How to prevent it

  • Describe products and plans accurately, including limits.
  • Make returns and refunds easy to request before a dispute.

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.

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Sources (3)
  1. Visa Core Rules and Visa Product and Service Rules (24 October 2026) · checked 2026-11-09
  2. Visa Dispute Management Guide for Merchants · checked 2026-11-09
  3. Visa, Evolution of Compelling Evidence: FAQs (October 2022) · checked 2026-11-09
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