Square Disputes
Square Chargeback Evidence: What to Submit and How to Win
Whether the disputed transaction was in-person at your POS or through your Square Online store, the right evidence strategy depends on how the card was used. Here is what to submit for each scenario.
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Square forwards your evidence to the card network. The card network — not Square — makes the final determination. Your evidence must address the specific reason code on the dispute.
| Evidence Type | What It Proves | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt / Invoice | Transaction details, amount, date, and items purchased | Critical |
| Delivery / Pickup Proof | Customer received the product or service | Critical |
| Customer Communication | Buyer confirmed purchase, delivery, or satisfaction | Critical |
| EMV Chip / Tap Records | Card was physically present for in-person transactions | High |
| Signed Receipts | Cardholder authorized the transaction (in-person) | High |
| Refund/Return Policy | Customer was informed of store policies | High |
| Product Photos / Description | Product matched listing or customer expectation | Medium |
| Customer Identity Verification | Purchaser matches the cardholder on file | Medium |
In-Person (Card Present)
EMV chip read records, signed receipts, and PIN verification are your strongest evidence. Card-present transactions have built-in fraud protection from the physical card verification.
Online (Card Not Present)
AVS/CVV verification, IP geolocation, shipping tracking, and customer communication are critical. Without physical card presence, you must prove the real cardholder made the purchase.
Square Dispute Categories
Each category requires a different evidence strategy.
Unauthorized / Fraudulent
Cardholder claims they did not make or authorize the purchase.
Key: For in-person transactions, EMV chip read and signed receipts are strong. For online, AVS/CVV match and IP verification.
- EMV chip transaction record (in-person)
- Signed receipt or PIN verification
- AVS/CVV verification (online)
- Customer IP and device data (online)
Goods / Services Not Received
Customer claims they never received what they paid for.
Key: Tracking with delivery confirmation is essential. For services, documentation of service completion.
- Shipping tracking with delivery confirmation
- In-person pickup receipt with signature
- Service completion records with dates
- Communication confirming delivery or completion
Goods / Services Not as Described
Customer claims the product or service did not match expectations.
Key: Original product listing or service description plus communication showing customer acknowledgment.
- Product listing or service description
- Photos of item as shipped
- Customer communication before purchase
- Return policy presented at point of sale
Duplicate Processing
Customer claims they were charged more than once.
Key: Transaction logs showing each charge corresponds to a separate order or service.
- Separate receipts for each transaction
- Distinct order or invoice numbers
- Itemized list showing different products/services
- Timestamps showing separate transactions
Step by Step: How to Respond
Review the dispute in Square Dashboard
Navigate to Transactions in your Square Dashboard. Find the disputed payment and review the dispute details, reason code, and deadline. Square notifies you via email when a dispute is filed.
Determine in-person vs online
Square handles both card-present (in-person POS) and card-not-present (online) transactions. The evidence strategy differs significantly. EMV chip data is strong for in-person; tracking and digital records matter for online.
Collect your evidence
Pull receipts, tracking info, customer emails, signed documents, and transaction records. Square automatically provides some transaction data, but you need to supplement with delivery proof and communication.
Structure your response
Organize evidence with a clear narrative addressing the specific dispute reason. ChargebackKit formats this for the card network that will review your case.
Submit through Square
Upload your evidence through the Square Dashboard dispute response form. Include a seller statement and all supporting documents before the deadline.
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