Mastercard Reason Code 4831

What is

Mastercard Reason Code 4831

?

The amount charged doesn't match the amount the cardholder authorized.

Why this happens

A pricing, tip, or currency-conversion discrepancy between the authorized amount and the final settled amount.

What this means for each merchant

Common with tip adjustments or partial-shipment billing — matching your order record to the charged amount is key.

Evidence that typicalls wins this

Order record and authorization log showing the exact amount agreed to and charged.

How to fight it

Submit the order and authorization records showing the amounts match, or explain any legitimate adjustment with customer consent on file.

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Common mistakes

Settling a different amount than what was authorized without re-authorizing the change.

How to prevent it

Re-authorize whenever the final charge amount differs from the original authorization.

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