Prevent and Resolve solutions integrate seamlessly with Solidgate, effectively communicating between issuing banks and merchants.
Rarely, a chargeback may be received after an alert due to delays in issuing and acquiring banks if the issuing bank proceeds with a chargeback without waiting for a refund confirmation or due to technical issues.
Prevent and fraud alert
Subscribe for events on your Solidgate account so your integration can automatically trigger actions. webhooks provide tools for smoother transaction processing and fraud prevention.
- Go to Fraud prevention > Alerts list.
- Find the needed alert to analyze.
- Click on the alert ID to go to the alert details page.
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 avert chargebacks. These transactions include a specific refund reason code.
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resolved |
Solidgate alerts merchants when a dispute is resolved. The transaction amount is automatically credited to the cardholder, thus preventing a chargeback. It’s important to note that the transaction status remains
success because the refund occurs at the chargeback flow level. |
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 |
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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 enable 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.