Visa Reason Code 13.8

What is

Visa Reason Code 13.8

?

A push-to-card credit/payout was sent but the recipient says they didn't authorize or expect it.

Why this happens

An OCT (original credit transaction, e.g., a payout or refund sent to a card) was disputed by the recipient as unrecognized or unwanted.

What this means for each merchant

Rare for typical e-commerce merchants — mostly relevant if you send payouts or refunds via push-to-card.

Evidence that typicalls wins this

Record of what triggered the credit (refund, payout, rebate) and the recipient's account tied to it.

How to fight it

Submit the originating transaction or agreement that justified the credit.

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Common mistakes

Sending push-to-card credits without a clear, traceable reason tied to a known transaction.

How to prevent it

Only send push-to-card credits tied to a documented, traceable originating transaction.

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