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VisaFraudUpdated June 2026

Visa Reason Code 10.1: EMV Liability Shift Counterfeit Fraud

A counterfeit card was used in person at a terminal that was not EMV chip-enabled, shifting fraud liability to the merchant.

Respond within ~30 days
Highly winnable

Your strongest argument

The transaction was processed via an EMV chip read on a compliant terminal — the counterfeit liability shift does not apply.

Evidence that wins a Visa 10.1 dispute

  • Proof the terminal was EMV chip-enabled and the chip was read
  • Transaction record showing chip (not magstripe) acceptance
  • Authorization and settlement records

Ordered strongest first — lead your rebuttal with the items at the top.

Source: Visa Core Rules and Visa Product and Service Rules; Visa Dispute Resolution (Visa Claims Resolution) documentation. The Visa rulebook defines this code and its dispute framework; the issuer decides every dispute and sets the exact deadline shown in your processor dashboard.

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How processors label this dispute

ProcessorWhat you'll see
Stripereason: fraudulent

Where to pull this evidence

Prove the genuine cardholder made and benefited from the purchase. Authentication data wins these. Here's exactly where the relevant records live in each processor dashboard — gather them free before you build your pack.

Stripe

Dashboard → Payments → Disputes (or the email alert from Stripe).

  • AVS & CVC check results: Open the original payment → Payment details → "Checks" (CVC, ZIP, address).
  • Customer email, IP, and device: Payment → Customer section and the "Risk insights" / Radar panel.
  • Receipt / order confirmation: Payment → "Send receipt" or your order-management system; export the PDF.
  • Refund history & reference IDs: Payment → Timeline shows any refunds with their re_… reference IDs.

Shopify Payments

Shopify admin → Orders → the flagged order → "Chargeback" banner, or Settings → Payments → Manage disputes.

  • Order & fulfillment details: Orders → the order → Fulfillment + Timeline (shows when items shipped).
  • Tracking number & carrier: Orders → Fulfillment → tracking; confirm "Delivered" status with the carrier.
  • Customer info & IP: Order → Customer section; Order → Additional details / fraud analysis for IP and AVS/CVV.
  • Fraud analysis (AVS/CVV/risk): Order → "Fraud analysis" panel shows AVS, CVV, and Shopify’s risk indicators.

Square

Square Dashboard → Disputes (or Balance → Disputes), or the email from Square.

  • Transaction & receipt: Transactions → the payment → receipt; "Resend receipt" for a copy.
  • Card-present / chip details: Transaction detail shows entry method (chip, tap, keyed) — chip reads support card-present disputes.
  • Customer details: Customer Directory → the customer; or the transaction’s customer section.
  • Itemization & amount: Transaction → itemized breakdown to rebut "incorrect amount" claims.

PayPal

PayPal → Resolution Center → the open case (Dispute, Claim, or Chargeback).

  • Transaction details & ID: Activity → the transaction → details; note the Transaction ID.
  • Proof of delivery / tracking: Resolution Center → "Respond" → add tracking number + carrier (PayPal validates delivery).
  • Proof of shipment / service: Resolution Center evidence upload: invoice, shipment receipt, or service-completion proof.
  • Buyer communication: Resolution Center message thread + your own email records with the buyer.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Visa 10.1?↓
Visa 10.1 is the EMV liability shift counterfeit-fraud code — used when a counterfeit card is accepted at a non-chip terminal.
How do I rebut a 10.1?↓
Show the transaction was actually a chip read on an EMV-compliant terminal. If it was magstripe at a chip-capable terminal, the liability shift stands.
Does this apply to online sales?↓
No — 10.1 is card-present only. Online counterfeit/fraud disputes fall under 10.4.

Where to go next

Build the pack for Fraudulent / Unauthorized disputes, or dig into the matching guide, template, and processor evidence requirements.

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Updated June 2026. This code’s meaning and evidence requirements are sourced from the Visa Core Rules and Visa Product and Service Rules; Visa Dispute Resolution (Visa Claims Resolution) documentation and may change as Visa revises its rules; always check your processor dashboard for the exact deadline and label on your dispute. The issuer decides every dispute — there is no guaranteed outcome.