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Visa · 13.1Consumer61% industry win rate

Merchandise/Services Not Received

Cardholder claims goods or services were never delivered.

Required evidence

  • Tracking number + carrier delivery confirmation
  • Timestamped access/download logs for digital goods
  • Correspondence proving delivery notification
  • Refund policy acceptance at checkout

Playbook

Delivery proof is decisive. For digital goods, submit access timestamps + IP matching the purchaser. Always include the T&Cs the customer accepted.

Amavest auto-bundles this

When a dispute hits your Stripe account with code 13.1, 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 13.1 mean?
Cardholder claims goods or services were never delivered.
What is the win rate for Visa 13.1 disputes?
Industry-observed representment win rate for Visa 13.1 (Merchandise/Services Not Received) averages around 61% when the correct evidence is submitted within the network's response window.
What evidence is required to fight a Visa 13.1 chargeback?
To dispute Visa 13.1, acquirers typically require: Tracking number + carrier delivery confirmation; Timestamped access/download logs for digital goods; Correspondence proving delivery notification; Refund policy acceptance at checkout.
How should a merchant respond to a Visa 13.1 dispute?
Delivery proof is decisive. For digital goods, submit access timestamps + IP matching the purchaser. Always include the T&Cs the customer accepted.