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Amex · C04Consumer45% industry win rate

Goods/Services Returned or Refused

Cardholder returned merchandise; no refund.

Required evidence

  • Return policy
  • Return tracking (or absence)
  • Restocking terms

Playbook

Prove either no return received or return violated policy.

Amavest auto-bundles this

When a dispute hits your Stripe account with code C04, Amavest pulls the evidence above, drafts the response, and submits it before the deadline.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Amex chargeback reason code C04 mean?
Cardholder returned merchandise; no refund.
What is the win rate for Amex C04 disputes?
Industry-observed representment win rate for Amex C04 (Goods/Services Returned or Refused) averages around 45% when the correct evidence is submitted within the network's response window.
What evidence is required to fight a Amex C04 chargeback?
To dispute Amex C04, acquirers typically require: Return policy; Return tracking (or absence); Restocking terms.
How should a merchant respond to a Amex C04 dispute?
Prove either no return received or return violated policy.