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What is the Meaning of a Chargeback?
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Published February 5, 2025
Key Takeaways
- A credit card chargeback is a statement credit you receive from your card issuer following a dispute.
- A refund, unlike a chargeback, comes from a merchant. Merchants may have to pay an additional fee to process chargebacks.
- If a merchant disagrees with your dispute, it may appeal your chargeback.
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