Most chargebacks are winnable with the right documentation submitted before the deadline. The operators who lose are usually the ones who don't respond.
Log in to your processor dashboard. Find the dispute. Note the response deadline — usually 7–20 days. Don't miss it.
Collect: order confirmation, delivery proof, customer communication, signed terms, refund policy. Photos if applicable.
One paragraph: what was ordered, when it was delivered, what proof you have. Include your refund policy.
Upload all documents to the processor portal. Keep a copy. The evidence bundle wins or loses the case.
Don't contact the customer directly during an open dispute unless your processor explicitly allows it — it can be used against you.
Yes. Win rates depend on documentation quality and chargeback reason code. Merchants with strong evidence win 40–60% of disputes they respond to. Non-response is automatic loss.
Usually 7–20 days from the notification date depending on processor and card network. Stripe and Square typically give 7–10 days. Check your processor portal immediately.
Clear billing descriptors (use your business name), documented delivery, easy return/refund policies, and fast first response to complaints prevent the majority of chargebacks before they start.
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