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Visa · 13.3Consumer48% industry win rate

Not as Described or Defective Merchandise

Cardholder claims product/service materially differs from description.

Required evidence

  • Original product listing / description snapshot
  • Photos or specs proving parity
  • Return policy + whether the customer initiated a return
  • Support tickets showing resolution attempts

Playbook

Prove the listing matches what was delivered. Include any support offers to remedy — bank sees good-faith effort.

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When a dispute hits your Stripe account with code 13.3, 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 13.3 mean?
Cardholder claims product/service materially differs from description.
What is the win rate for Visa 13.3 disputes?
Industry-observed representment win rate for Visa 13.3 (Not as Described or Defective Merchandise) averages around 48% when the correct evidence is submitted within the network's response window.
What evidence is required to fight a Visa 13.3 chargeback?
To dispute Visa 13.3, acquirers typically require: Original product listing / description snapshot; Photos or specs proving parity; Return policy + whether the customer initiated a return; Support tickets showing resolution attempts.
How should a merchant respond to a Visa 13.3 dispute?
Prove the listing matches what was delivered. Include any support offers to remedy — bank sees good-faith effort.