American Express (Amex) reason code C04 is applied when a cardholder disputes a charge after returning merchandise or refusing services but has not received a refund or credit. This situation occurs when a customer returns goods or declines services, expects a refund, but the merchant has not processed the credit.
To effectively respond to a dispute filed under reason code C04:
Timely submission of clear and comprehensive evidence is crucial to resolving the dispute favorably.
To minimize the occurrence of disputes under reason code C04:
Implementing these measures can significantly reduce the likelihood of disputes related to returned or refused goods and services.