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7 practical ways to reduce chargebacks

10 October 2026 · 7 min read

Most disputes are preventable. Here's how to stop them before they reach your acquirer.

Make your descriptor recognisable

Customers dispute charges they don't recognise. Use a billing descriptor that clearly matches your brand name.

Communicate clearly

Send order confirmations, shipping updates and easy-to-find refund policies. A quick refund is always cheaper than a dispute.

Use authentication and risk tools

Apply 3-D Secure where it makes sense, screen risky orders and keep evidence such as delivery confirmation ready for representment.

Watch your ratios

Track dispute ratios monthly for both Visa and Mastercard so you can act before you approach scheme thresholds.

Accept cards and wallets with Finoptiq

Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay through one integration.

Talk to sales

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