Understanding Chargeback Representment

Understanding Chargeback Representment

When a merchant contests a chargeback by submitting evidence in an attempt to reverse it this is known as representment. By “re-presenting” the transaction with a rebuttal letter explaining their position and any supporting documents, the merchant hopes to convince the issuing bank that the transaction was in fact genuine.

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