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Credit card chargebacks: when the scheme can help

Draft guide to chargeback rights for unauthorised, undelivered, or misrepresented purchases on Visa, Mastercard, and eftpos.

When chargebacks usually apply

  • The transaction was unauthorised or fraudulent
  • The goods or services were never delivered
  • What you received was significantly different from what was advertised
  • A subscription kept charging after you cancelled

What to gather before you call the bank

  • The date and amount of the transaction
  • Order confirmations, screenshots, and shipping numbers
  • Any messages with the merchant
  • Cancellation requests and the merchant's response

Take action

Fairgo can turn the receipts and timeline into a clear chargeback request. [Draft a chargeback dispute letter](/resolve/voice?category=credit-cards) or [get free help](/help) if the merchant has gone quiet.

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Owner: Fairgo content team (draft) · Last reviewed 2026-04-30 · Draft content — legal review pending before production. Review due 2026-07-30.
Credit card chargebacks: draft guide | Fairgo