Visa Reason Code 41

Visa Chargeback Reason Code 41: Cancelled Recurring Transaction

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Description

The issuer received a complaint by the buyer that he was charged for recurring transaction even after requested termination. The account was closed but charge redoubles the predetermined amount, or the merchant failed to notify the cardholder of the upcoming charge.

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Most Common Causes

• The cardholder didn’t want to pay more or have cancelled or withdrew the permission for future charges on his account.
• The merchant processed a transaction even after termination of the cardholder’s account.
• Merchant failed to inform the buyer about the policies of recurring charge.
• Merchant informed the buyer 10 days prior to the charge, but buyer denies any notification of such charge.
• Card issuer cancelled the cardholder’s account.

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Evidence Required

• If you have no record that the transaction was cancelled, accept dispute. The cardholder does not have to proof that you received the cancellation notification.
• If the transaction was cancelled and services were used; you have to supply proof of services that the buyer used the services between the dates of the cardholder’s prior billing statement and the date of the customer requested cancellation on.
• If the transaction exceeds the amount agreed upon previously and the customer was informed at least 10 days prior to charge, send proof of notification.
• If transaction has been cancelled and credit is issued, just provide the proof of credit and the date to the acquirer.
• If transaction has been cancelled and credit is not issued yet, merchant must accept the chargeback.
• Final payment is still due ,and if the cardholder has cancelled the recurring transaction, contact the cardholder directly.

Common Examples

1. Linda bought few cosmetics online, but it didn’t go with her skin type so she cancelled her subscription with the cosmetic line. Next month she sees a charge from the merchant again so she calls them to ask for a refund. The merchant denies the cancellation within the time frame and refuses the refund. Linda therefore decides to put a dispute on the charge under the Reason Code 41: Cancelled Recurring Transaction.
2. George buys a trial subscription of an online magazine. According to the terms that merchant has put, George is to be charged with a full month price of the magazine after 14 days that he is also informed of. However, George claims that he was misinformed and that he has been wrongfully charged and hence decides to put a dispute on the amount under the Reason Code 41: Cancelled Recurring Transaction.

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