Visa Reason Code 86

Visa Chargeback Reason Code 86: Paid by Other Means

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Description

Cardholder complaints with his card issuer that he was willing to pay for a transaction with the credit card, and paid by the card but at the same time changed his mind and used other means to pay for the same transaction i.e. either cash, by check or another type of card.

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Most Common Causes

• The cardholder initially used a Visa card in payment for the sale, but then decided to use cash or a check after a credit card receipt was processed.
• The merchant deposited the credit-card transaction receipt by mistake.

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Evidence Required

• If the payment is done only by a Visa Card: provide the transaction information with the sales records or documents that show no other means were used for the payment.
• If other means used for payment but refund was issued: provide the proof of refund issued with the credit date.
• If other means used for payment but refund was not issued: accept the chargeback. Do not process a refund for the chargeback customer as it has already been processed.

Common Examples

1. Linda went shopping and used her credit card. The moment she inserted the chip she realized that her mom asked her not to use the credit card so she asks the cashier if she can use the debit card instead. The cashier doesn’t realize that the payment went through and also accepted the debit card. Later, Linda realizes that both her cards were charged and in fear of her mother she goes ahead and disputes the charge on the credit card under the Reason Code 86: Paid by Other Means.
2. George goes to a convenience store and buys a sandwich. He swipes his card but then offers to pay cash. However, the charge gets processed so the merchant ensures the cardholder that he wouldn’t deposit the transaction with his acquiring bank. George later views the charge on his account and therefore disputes it under the Reason Code 86: Paid by Other Means.

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