In this article, you will learn what a dispute is and how to deal with it effectively.
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What is a Dispute (Chargeback)
In a credit card transaction, the cardholder may dispute a specific charge and request that the bank or credit card company reverse the payment. This is commonly referred to as a chargeback. The cardholder might dispute the transaction for reasons such as not receiving the goods, receiving goods that do not match the description, or an unauthorized charge. In response, the issuing bank initiates a formal process to handle the dispute through the card network. During this process, the card network temporarily reverses the payment, reclaiming the disputed amount from Peblla. We will then debit your balance accordingly, including any applicable dispute fees.
Peblla’s Dispute Resolution Process
Peblla team will collect and submit relevant evidence on your behalf to prove the validity of the charges. To ensure you are fully informed throughout the dispute resolution process, you will receive an email notification from Peblla each time an inquiry or chargeback is initiated. Through these emails, you can track the progress of the inquiry or chargeback and will be promptly notified of the final outcome. The specific dispute process and how to review it are as follows:
1. The Dispute Process
1. (1) Preliminary inquiry Stage
Before formally initiating a dispute, some card network conduct a stage called "inquiry," which can be understood as a process of gathering information. During this stage, you will be required to provide relevant evidence to clarify the disputed transaction. At this stage, the transaction amount and dispute fee will not be deducted from your account.
Inquiry Notification
Once an inquiry is initiated, Peblla team will notify you via email with the specific order number, order amount, and the credit card bank involved.
Evidence Collection
Peblla team will gather transaction details, signed receipts from the customer, membership information, delivery details (if applicable), and service terms. You can also choose to send the evidence you have collected, along with the dispute ID, directly to [email protected] within 3 days of receiving the inquiry notification. Alternatively, you may choose to refund the order directly and send the dispute ID for the refunded transaction to [email protected].
Evidence Submission
Peblla will submit the gathered evidence, along with the information you’ve provided, to the cardholder's bank or credit card institution.
Inquiry Result Notification
The bank will review the evidence and make a decision within 80 days. If the bank determines that the evidence we provided disproves the reason for the inquiry, they will not escalate the dispute. However, if they decide that the evidence we provided does not satisfy the reason for the inquiry, the dispute will be escalated to a chargeback.
1. (2) Dispute Resolution Stage
Dispute Notification
Once a dispute is initiated, Peblla team will notify you via email with the specific order number, order amount, and the credit card bank involved. You only need to be aware of the dispute, as Peblla team will handle the collection and processing of relevant evidence.
Evidence Collection
Peblla team will gather transaction details, signed receipts from the customer, membership information, delivery details (if applicable), and service terms. You can also send the evidence you have collected, along with the dispute ID, directly to [email protected] within 3 days of receiving the dispute notification.
Evidence Submission
Peblla will submit the gathered evidence, along with the information you’ve provided, to the cardholder's bank or credit card institution.
Dispute Result Notification
You will receive an email with the final result within 80 days after Pebllla responding to the dispute. If the bank determines that the evidence provided disproves the reason for the dispute, they will return the disputed funds to you, less any applicable dispute fees. If the bank determines that the evidence provided does not meet their criteria for overturning the dispute, you will not be able to recover any funds.
2. Viewing Disputes
Viewing Dispute Entry:
You can view the dispute details by accessing "Store Account > Disputes" from the store backend and entering the "Dispute Details" page.
Alternatively, you can directly access the "Dispute Details" page from the Dispute notification email we send you.
Viewing Dispute Details:
You can access the "Dispute Details" page from "Store Account > Disputes" in the store backend to review the following information:
Amount: The amount involved in the disputed order (Dispute fee not included).
Stage: Whether the order is in the inquiry stage or has escalated to a chargeback.
Status: The processing status of the order after the inquiry or chargeback is initiated.
Reason: The reason for the inquiry or chargeback initiated by the cardholder’s issuing bank for the order.
Disputed On: The time when the inquiry or chargeback was initiated by the cardholder’s issuing bank.
Action: Click the blue button to view the inquiry or chargeback details, including the order number, credit card information, and the ordering channel.
Viewing Dispute Results:
You can view the results in the "Status" column on the "Dispute Details" page in the store backend by accessing "Store Account > Disputes" and finding the particular dispute record that matches the one in the email:
Won: The dispute was resolved. The bank determines that the evidence provided disproves the reason for the dispute. They will return the disputed funds to you, less any applicable dispute fees.
Lost: The dispute was lost. The bank determines that the evidence provided does not meet their criteria for overturning the dispute, you will not be able to recover any funds.
Needs Response: The inquiry or chargeback requires a response. At this stage, Peblla responds with all relevant evidence on your behalf.
Under Review: The relevant evidence for the dispute has been uploaded and is awaiting the dispute result.
Closed: The dispute process has ended, usually indicating that the bank has made a final decision, and the dispute will not be further escalated. The disputed transaction amount and processing fee will not be deducted from your account. The following situations may result in a "Closed" status:
Sufficient evidence was provided to prove the validity of the transaction, gaining the support of the bank or issuing institution.
During the inquiry process, you chose to refund the consumer, and the bank accepted the refund evidence.
The cardholder voluntarily withdrew the inquiry or chargeback regarding the transaction.
3. FAQ
What is a Dispute Fee?
A dispute fee is a charge incurred when a cardholder raises a dispute (also known as a chargeback) against a particular transaction. This fee is typically deducted from your account along with the disputed transaction amount. The fee exists to compensate the bank or credit card company for the costs associated with handling the dispute. Even if the dispute is resolved, the merchant is usually still required to pay this fee.
Can Refunds Avoid Dispute Fees?
Suppose you issue a full refund for the disputed order during the inquiry stage. In that case, the cardholder will not be able to initiate a dispute for that transaction, which means you can avoid paying dispute fees. If you do not issue a full refund for the disputed order or fail to submit any evidence during the inquiry stage, the chargeback will be initiated, and you will not be able to avoid paying dispute fees.
To view steps on processing refunds, you can refer to the following document: POS Order - How to Make a Refund | Peblla | Help Center
What are the Common Reasons for a Dispute?
Fraudulent: The cardholder claims they did not authorize the payment.
Duplicate: The cardholder claims they were charged multiple times for the same product or service.
Product Not Received: The cardholder claims they did not receive the product or service.
Product Unacceptable: The cardholder claims the product is unacceptable due to quality issues or other reasons.
Credit not processed: The cardholder claims they are entitled to a full or partial refund but you have not yet processed it.
General: Depending on the specific situation.
Will You Receive a Notification Whenever There is a Dispute?
Yes, whenever a dispute occurs, you will receive an email notification from Peblla.
What Kind of Evidence Can You Provide to Peblla?
You can provide transaction details, signed receipts from the customer, delivery details (if applicable), and any other documents such as surveillance video, that can prove the transaction's legitimacy.
When Can You Provide Evidence to Peblla?
You need to submit relevant evidence within 3 days of receiving the dispute notification.
How Can You View Specific Information Such as the Dispute Order Number, Date, and Amount?
You can access the "Dispute Details" page from "Store Account > Disputes" in the store backend. Based on the amount notified via email, select the relevant dispute and click "Action" to enter the details page and view the dispute order number and date in the Payment Summary.
How Can You View the Dispute Result?
You can view the results in the "Status" column on the "Dispute Details" page in the store backend by accessing "Store Account > Disputes" and matching the amount notified via email:
Won: The dispute was resolved. The bank determines that the evidence provided disproves the reason for the dispute. They will return the disputed funds to you, less any applicable dispute fees.
Lost: The dispute was lost. If the bank determines that the evidence provided does not meet their criteria for overturning the dispute, you will not be able to recover any funds.
Needs Response: The inquiry or chargeback requires a response. At this stage, Peblla responds with all relevant evidence on your behalf.
Under Review: The relevant evidence for the dispute has been uploaded and is awaiting the dispute result.
Closed: The dispute process has ended, usually indicating that the bank has made a final decision, and the dispute will not be further escalated. The disputed transaction amount and processing fee will not be deducted from your account. The following situations may result in a "Closed" status:
Sufficient evidence was provided to prove the validity of the transaction, gaining the support of the bank or issuing institution.
During the inquiry process, you chose to refund the consumer, and the bank accepted the refund evidence.
The cardholder voluntarily withdrew the inquiry or dispute regarding the transaction.