Prevention alert insights
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Solidgate’s alert helps to address disputes efficiently by notifying merchants at various stages of the transaction lifecycle.
Alert types
| Type | Definition |
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| inquiry | Solidgate sends you inquiry requests initiated by the issuing bank, and we return additional merchant data to the issuer when we match your available transaction data. |
| init-refund |
Solidgate informs the merchant and processes refunds to prevent chargebacks. These transactions include a specific refund Guide Gain a better understanding of chargebacks nature and manage them effectively. reason code . |
| resolved |
Solidgate alerts merchants when a dispute is resolved. The transaction amount is automatically credited to the cardholder, thus preventing a chargeback. It is important to note that the transaction status remains success because the refund occurs at the
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| prevented |
Solidgate sends notifications to merchants indicating successful prevention of a dispute, which originates from the initial inquiry.
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Alert outcome
| Type | Definition |
|---|---|
reversed |
The transaction has been refunded following the alert. This outcome occurs when an alert is successfully matched with a successful sale transaction, leading to a refund of the transaction.
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previously-reversed |
The transaction has been refunded before the alert. This outcome is determined when the transaction has already been refunded prior to the alert.
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decline |
The related transaction was not successful. This outcome occurs when the transaction has been voided before the alert.
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reverse-error |
Unable to process a refund. This outcome occurs when an attempt to refund has failed due to a decline by the bank.
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not-found |
Transaction has not been found. This outcome occurs when an alert cannot be matched with any existing transaction.
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acknowledged |
The merchant has decided not to issue any refunds. This outcome occurs when a retrieval request is received prior to the Ethoca alert.
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pending |
A temporary status that allows for a response at a later time (recommended within 24 hours). |
shipped |
This type is applicable for physical goods where the goods have already been shipped. |
Pre-dispute benefits
Pre-dispute advantages are a key aspect of Solidgate’s chargeback prevention services. These services allow merchants to address disputes at the pre-dispute stage, thereby not affecting their credit and debit portfolio dispute ratios.
- Lowered dispute ratios
Merchants can lower their dispute ratios by resolving pre-disputes with credit through Solidgate. This is particularly beneficial for merchants with high dispute ratios, as it does not impact Visa’s dispute ratio. - Reduced operational requirements
Optimizing dispute resolution processes, especially for disputes with low recovery rates, leads to fewer operational demands. This streamlining effect significantly reduces the workload and resources required to manage disputes. - Eliminate over-refunding
Pre-disputes resolved through Solidgate are not eligible for future disputes, eliminating the possibility of over-refunding. - Increased dispute visibility
Solidgate provides access to adaptable reports tailored to seller reconciliation needs. This feature enhances dispute visibility, allowing merchants to better understand and manage their dispute landscape.
By resolving disputes before they progress to the chargeback stage, merchants not only avoid revenue loss from chargebacks but also maintain a favorable standing with credit and debit card issuers.
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