Visa Reason Code 13.7

What is

Visa Reason Code 13.7

?

The cardholder cancelled the order before it was fulfilled, but was still charged.

Why this happens

A cancellation request came in before fulfillment, but the charge wasn't reversed or the order wasn't stopped in time.

What this means for each merchant

Proof of your cancellation policy and the order's fulfillment status at the time of the cancellation request is central.

Evidence that typicalls wins this

Order status/fulfillment timeline and your stated cancellation policy, showing whether the request came before or after shipment.

How to fight it

Submit your cancellation policy and the order's fulfillment timeline relative to when cancellation was requested.

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Common mistakes

Not having a clear, documented cutoff for when an order can no longer be cancelled.

How to prevent it

Display your cancellation window clearly at checkout and automate order-lock once fulfillment begins.

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