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Understanding the Visa Dispute Monitoring Program (VDMP) & Why It Was Replaced by VAMP

Learn how Visa's Dispute Monitoring Program (VDMP) tracked chargebacks, enforced merchant compliance, and why it was replaced by VAMP in 2025.

Mastercard Excessive Chargeback Program Explained: How to Stay Compliant and Avoid Fees

Learn how Mastercard's Excessive Chargeback Program (ECP) works, what thresholds trigger enrollment, the consequences, and how to avoid or exit the program effectively.

The Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) is Changing, Here’s How

Visa revamped its Acquirer Monitoring Program in April 2025, consolidating fraud & dispute monitoring. Learn about its stricter thresholds & compliance.

How to avoid chargebacks in SaaS

Learn how to avoid chargebacks for SaaS businesses. We cover clear billing, fraud detection, and dispute tracking SaaS tools to reduce SaaS chargeback risk and avoid SaaS billing issues.

Chargeback Management Software: Full Guide for Merchants

Discover how chargeback management software like ChargebackStop helps businesses prevent, manage, and recover disputes. Learn key features, benefits, and how to choose the best solution for your needs.

TC40s & SAFEs: Notifications of Fraud Explained for Merchants

Learn how TC40 and SAFE reports function as early fraud alerts. Understand how they impact chargebacks, fraud ratios, and compliance programs like VAMP and EFM.

Acquirer vs Issuer: Understanding Their Roles in Payments

Understand the critical differences between acquirers and issuers in payment transactions. Learn their roles, responsibilities, and impact on merchants and consumers.

Mastercard MATCH List: What It Is and How to Get Off It

Discover the reasons for the Mastercard MATCH list. Learn what it is, how you can end up on it, how to leave it, and how to avoid it in the future.

Chargeback Pre-Arbitration: Your Final Chance to Reverse a Dispute

Pre-arbitration is the final step before chargeback arbitration and extra fees. Learn when to accept, when to fight, and how to build a strong pre-arb response.