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Chargeback is a dispute resolution mechanism established within the credit card network system to protect cardholders, institutionalized and standardized by international card networks such as Visa and Mastercard.
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VerifiedThe chargeback mechanism was first established in the U.S. Fair Credit Billing Act of 1974, allowing cardholders to apply to their issuing bank to reverse a payment, typically within 60–120 days.76% similarUnverifiedA chargeback is a transaction dispute initiated by the cardholder directly with the issuing bank bypassing the merchant; the bank temporarily freezes the disputed amount and requires the merchant to submit evidence within a deadline, otherwise it forces a refund and debits the merchant.74% similarUnverifiedThe credit card chargeback mechanism was originally designed to protect consumers from fraudulent transactions and unauthorized charges.73% similarUnverifiedIrreversible payment methods include cryptocurrency transfers, prepaid cards, gift card codes, and peer-to-peer transfers in some instant messaging contexts; credit card payments usually carry a chargeback mechanism, and PayPal buyer protection provides a dispute resolution channel.72% similar
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