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Template: Other Fraud - Card Absent

Use this template to craft a professional response when disputing other fraud and card-absent transaction chargebacks.

Written by Jozlyn Miller
Updated today

Chargeback Response: Other Fraud - Card Absent

Merchant: [Your Business Name]

Cardholder Name: [Customer Name]

Last 4 Digits of Card: XXXX

Card Brand [Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express]

Transaction Date: [Date]

Transaction Amount: [$X.XX]

Dear Card Issuing Bank Representative,

We are writing to formally dispute the chargeback filed under reason code Other Fraud - Card Absent for the above-referenced transaction.

We respectfully assert that this transaction is valid and was authorized by the cardholder. Below is a summary of supporting evidence:

1. Verified Booking & Customer Information

The appointment/service was scheduled by the customer using the following verified details:

  • Name: [Customer Name]

  • Phone: [Phone Number]

  • Email: [Email Address]

  • IP Address (if available): [IP Address]

2. Cardholder Authorization

The cardholder provided payment authorization through:

  • Online booking system

  • Card on file agreement

  • Signed intake/consent form

  • Verbal authorization (documented in client profile)

Attached documentation includes:

  • Signed consent/intake forms (if applicable)

  • Card-on-file authorization agreement

  • Booking confirmation email/text

3. Service Fulfillment

The services were rendered as agreed:

  • Service Date: [Date]

  • Services Provided: [Description of services]

  • Service Provider: [Staff name]

Evidence of service includes:

  • Appointment records

  • Technician/service notes

  • Before/after photos (if applicable and permitted)

  • Client communication confirming attendance

4. Customer Interaction & No Fraud Indicators

There were no indicators of fraudulent activity:

  • The customer [checked in / attended appointment / communicated with staff]

  • No cancellation or refund request was made prior to the dispute

  • The customer has [prior history / no history] with our business

5. Business Policies

Our cancellation, no-show, and payment policies were clearly disclosed and agreed to by the customer at the time of booking. A copy of these policies is included.

Based on the above evidence, this transaction was properly authorized, completed with services rendered, and is not the result of fraud.

We respectfully request that this chargeback be reversed in our favor.

Please find all supporting documentation attached for your review. Should you require any additional information, we are happy to provide it promptly.

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name]

[Title / Position]

[Business Name]

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