Visa Reason Code 13.4

What is

Visa Reason Code 13.4

?

The cardholder claims the item they received is counterfeit, not genuine.

Why this happens

A customer believes (rightly or wrongly) that the product they received is not an authentic version of what was advertised.

What this means for each merchant

Serious reputationally — proof of sourcing/authenticity matters more here than standard order evidence.

Evidence that typicalls wins this

Supplier/authenticity documentation, sourcing records, or brand authorization proving the item is genuine.

How to fight it

Submit sourcing and authenticity documentation proving the product is genuine.

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Common mistakes

Not retaining supplier invoices or authenticity documentation for branded goods.

How to prevent it

Only source branded/licensed goods from verifiable, documented suppliers and keep those records on file.

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