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Visa · 10.1Fraud22% industry win rate

EMV Liability Shift Counterfeit Fraud

Counterfeit card used at a non-EMV terminal — liability shifts to merchant.

Required evidence

  • EMV terminal certification records
  • Transaction receipt showing chip read

Playbook

Only winnable if you can prove an EMV chip read occurred. Otherwise accept and remediate terminals.

Amavest auto-bundles this

When a dispute hits your Stripe account with code 10.1, Amavest pulls the evidence above, drafts the response, and submits it before the deadline.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Visa chargeback reason code 10.1 mean?
Counterfeit card used at a non-EMV terminal — liability shifts to merchant.
What is the win rate for Visa 10.1 disputes?
Industry-observed representment win rate for Visa 10.1 (EMV Liability Shift Counterfeit Fraud) averages around 22% when the correct evidence is submitted within the network's response window.
What evidence is required to fight a Visa 10.1 chargeback?
To dispute Visa 10.1, acquirers typically require: EMV terminal certification records; Transaction receipt showing chip read.
How should a merchant respond to a Visa 10.1 dispute?
Only winnable if you can prove an EMV chip read occurred. Otherwise accept and remediate terminals.