Retrieval Requests and Response

A retrieval request will create a new case within Qualpay Manager. It is assigned a unique control number for tracking purposes. A retrieval request is a non-monetary request from an issuing bank to retrieve a sales draft (receipt). These are often generated at the request of a cardholder. 

First, to respond to a retrieval or a dispute, understand the reason, then what is required to challenge and respond.  American Express, Discover, Visa, and MasterCard have different reason codes associated with retrieval requests and first-time disputes. To assist the cardholder in recognizing the transaction, provide all the pertinent documentation, including transaction receipts, contracts, and agreements proving the cardholder participated.  If credit has already been issued to the cardholder, please provide information about the credit.

Respond to retrieval requests as soon as you receive notification and no later than the recommended 10 days from the incoming date. Failure to respond to these requests may impact your dispute rights when a first-time dispute is received.  To view retrievals and their associated reason code, log into Qualpay Manager, select Disputes to view the Disputes Dashboard, and select New Retrievals from the Quick Links selection. The Expiry Date provides the last day to respond to the retrieval request. To understand the different time frames, visit Retrieval and Dispute Time Frames

To respond to a new retrieval item, view the retrieval, and select Respond. A modal window will appear. Based on the reason code, you will upload a supporting PDF document, create a summary in the Response Description, and then click Respond. The dispute status will update from “New (N)” to “Doc Under Review (Q).” Within 24 hours, Qualpay will process and send the retrieval response to the card brand. The status will automatically update to “Fulfilled (F).”  

Only one PDF file can be uploaded per retrieval response, and the file must be less than 10 Mb in size and 5 pages in length. Do not password protect or otherwise lock the PDF file. If you receive an error during upload, verify that the file meets all of the required criteria.

IMPORTANT: For security reasons and PCI-DSS Compliance, do not include the full credit card number.

Below is the list of reason codes broken down by the card brand, with detail as to what specific evidence or information needs to be provided when responding to a retrieval request.

Card BrandReason CodeDescriptionDocuments You Need In Order To Win
Visa0027IIAS RequestProvide a legible copy of the transaction receipt.
Visa0028Request for copy bearing the signatureProvide a legible copy of the transaction receipt.
Visa0029T&E Document requestIn addition to the transaction receipt, provide any folios, rental agreements, or other documents proving the cardholder participated in the transaction.
Visa0030Cardholder request due to disputeProvide a legible copy of the transaction receipt.
Visa0033Fraud analysis requestProvide a legible copy of the transaction receipt.
Visa0034Repeat request for a copyProvide a legible copy of the transaction receipt.
MasterCard6305Cardholder does not agree with the amount billedProvide a legible copy of the original sales transaction that includes the card number, cardholder's name and signature along with the amount and description of the merchandise. If credit was issued for this transaction, provide the details of the credit transaction.
MasterCard6321Cardholder does not recognize the transactionProvide a legible copy of the original sales transaction that includes the card number, cardholder's name and signature along with the amount and description of the merchandise. If credit was issued for this transaction, provide the details of the credit transaction.
MasterCard6322Request Transaction Certificate for a chip transactionProvide a legible copy of the original sales transaction that includes the card number, cardholder's name and signature along with the amount and description of the merchandise. If credit was issued for this transaction, provide the details of the credit transaction.
MasterCard6323Cardholder needs information for personal recordsProvide a legible copy of the original sales transaction that includes the card number, cardholder's name and signature along with the amount and description of the merchandise. If credit was issued for this transaction, provide the details of the credit transaction.
MasterCard6341Fraud investigationProvide a legible copy of the original sales transaction that includes the card number, cardholder's name and signature along with the amount and description of the merchandise. If credit was issued for this transaction, provide the details of the credit transaction.
MasterCard6342Potential chargeback or compliance documentation is requiredProvide a legible copy of the original sales transaction that includes the card number, cardholder's name and signature along with the amount and description of the merchandise. If credit was issued for this transaction, provide the details of the credit transaction.
MasterCard6343Real-time Substantiation Audit Request
MasterCard6390Identifies a syntax error return
Discover01Transaction Documentation RequestProvide documentation signed by the cardholder indicating that the cardholder agreed to the card transaction.  Include delivery confirmation showing the cardholder received the goods and/or services.  If credit was issued for this transaction, provide the details of the credit transaction.
Discover03Transaction Documentation Request Due to Cardholder DisputeProvide documentation signed by the cardholder indicating that the cardholder agreed to the card transaction.  Include delivery confirmation showing the cardholder received the goods and/or services.  If credit was issued for this transaction, provide the details of the credit transaction.
Discover04Transaction Documentation Request for Fraud AnalysisProvide documentation signed by the cardholder indicating that the cardholder agreed to the card transaction.  Include delivery confirmation showing the cardholder received the goods and/or services.  If credit was issued for this transaction, provide the details of the credit transaction.
Discover05Good Faith InvestigationProvide documentation signed by the cardholder indicating that the cardholder agreed to the card transaction.  Include delivery confirmation showing the cardholder received the goods and/or services.  If credit was issued for this transaction, provide the details of the credit transaction.
Discover6005Transaction Documentation Request Due to Cardholder Dispute
Discover6021Transaction Documentation Request
Discover6040Good Faith Investigation
Discover6041Transaction Documentation Request for Fraud Analysis
American Express004Card Member requests delivery of goods/services ordered not receivedProvide the service, ship the goods, or provide proof of delivery or proof of services rendered.
American Express021Card Member claims the goods/services were cancelledIssue credit or provide a copy of your cancellation policy or contract signed by the Card Member and discontinue future billings.
American Express024Card Member claims goods received are damaged/defectiveProvide return instructions.  If a return is not permitted, provide a copy of the return or refund policy the Card Member agreed to.
American Express059Card Member requests repair/replace of damaged/defective goodsProvide return instructions and make the appropriate repairs or provide a copy of your return/replacement policy and explain why the goods cannot be repaired/replaced.
American Express061Card Member claims the referenced credit should be a chargePlease submit the charge or provide an explanation of why the credit was issued.
American Express062Card Member claims the referenced charge should be a creditPlease issue the credit or provide supporting documentation and itemization for the charge and an explanation of why the credit was not issued or due.
American Express063Card Member requests replace of goods/services not as describedIf replacement is not available or an option, please issue credit, as the card member is dissatisfied with the quality.
American Express127Card Member does not recognize the chargeProvide supporting documentation and itemization of the product and/or service. If goods were shipped, also provide proof of delivery showing the full delivery address.  If this information is not available, issue a credit.
American Express147Card Member claims the charge will be paid by an  insurance companyProvide a copy of the following documentation: itemized rental agreement, itemized repair bill, and acknowledgment of responsibility signed by the Card Member.
American Express154Card Member claims goods/services were cancelled/refusedIssue credit or provide proof of delivery showing full delivery address, or proof that the Card Member was made aware of your cancellation policy and an explanation of why credit is not due.
American Express155Card Member requests credit for goods/services not receivedPlease issue credit or provide proof of delivery or a copy of a signed purchase agreement indicating the cancellation policy and an explanation of why credit is not due.
American Express158Card Member requests credit for goods that were returnedPlease issue credit or explain why credit is not due along with a copy of your return policy.
American Express169Card Member requests credit for a charge with invalid currencyPlease issue credit or explain why credit is not due.
American Express170Card Member requests credit for cancelled hotel reservation or car depositIssue credit or provide a copy of your cancellation policy and explain why credit is not due.
American Express173Card Member requests credit for duplicate billingIf your records indicate the Card Member was charged twice, please issue credit for the duplicate charge.  If credit is not due, provide support and itemization of both charges and explain the validity of both.
American Express175Card Member claims the expected credit has not appearedPlease issue credit or provide supporting documentation for the charge and an explanation of why credit is not due.
American Express176Card Member does not recognize the referenced CNP chargeIssue credit or provide signed support and itemization for the transaction and explain why credit is not due.
American Express177Card Member claims this charge was unauthorizedIssue credit or provide signed support and itemization for the transaction and explain why credit is not due.
American Express193Card Member claims the charge is fraudulentFor a card-present transaction, provide a copy of the charge record and imprint of the card.  For a card-not-present transaction, provide a copy of the charge record, contract and/or other details associated with the purchase.  When applicable, provide proof of delivery with the full shipping address.
American Express680Card Member claims charge amount differs from amount agreed toPlease issue credit or explain why credit is not due and supply supporting documentation.
American Express684Card Member claims charge was paid by another form of paymentPlease issue credit or provide proof that the other form of payment was not related to the disputed charge or that you have no record of the other form of payment.
American Express691Card Member is not disputing charge now but requests informationPlease provide the requested documentation for this transaction.
American Express693Card Member questions charge for damages/theft or lossPlease issue credit or provide a copy of the following documentation: itemized rental agreement, itemized documentation to support the charge, and acknowledgment of responsibility signed by the Card Member.
American ExpressR00Inquiry Related
American ExpressR03Insufficient Reply
American ExpressS02Inquiry Response ReceivedWe have reviewed the response you sent in for the charges in question and will not be debiting your account.  Thank you for your timely response to our inquiry.
American ExpressS03Inquiry Response ReceivedAmerican Express has received the documentation for the inquiry and is reviewing it.