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Visa · 12.6Processing58% industry win rate

Duplicate Processing / Paid by Other Means

Same transaction processed twice or paid via cash/check.

Required evidence

  • Two distinct auth codes
  • Distinct order IDs
  • Separate fulfillment records

Playbook

Prove the two transactions are separate orders — different SKUs, timestamps, or shipments.

Amavest auto-bundles this

When a dispute hits your Stripe account with code 12.6, 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 12.6 mean?
Same transaction processed twice or paid via cash/check.
What is the win rate for Visa 12.6 disputes?
Industry-observed representment win rate for Visa 12.6 (Duplicate Processing / Paid by Other Means) averages around 58% when the correct evidence is submitted within the network's response window.
What evidence is required to fight a Visa 12.6 chargeback?
To dispute Visa 12.6, acquirers typically require: Two distinct auth codes; Distinct order IDs; Separate fulfillment records.
How should a merchant respond to a Visa 12.6 dispute?
Prove the two transactions are separate orders — different SKUs, timestamps, or shipments.