chargeback

American

[chahrj-bak] / ˈtʃɑrdʒˌbæk /

noun

Banking. a debit to a depositor's account for an item that has been previously credited, as for a returned bad check.

chargeback British

/ ˈtʃɑːdʒˌbæk /

noun

the return of funds by a seller to a buyer's debit or credit card account

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Etymology

Origin of chargeback

charge + back ²

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chargeback

That service has driven up card usage and dramatically reduced chargeback disputes, Newkirk says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026

She is seeing if she can get a chargeback from her bank.

From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026

If a quick refund isn’t forthcoming, and if you’ve exhausted all other options, you can file a chargeback on your credit card or take the company to small claims court.

From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2023

Under chargeback rules a card provider can get your money back from the bank the money was sent to, if you do not get the goods or services you paid for.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2022

A credit card chargeback is almost never the fastest or easiest way to get a refund.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 27, 2022

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