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Dispute Guides


Plain-English guides to every chargeback deadline: the rules, what to do when you're late, UK claims, and bank-by-bank filing help. Last updated: October 2026.

The essentials


How Long Do You Have to Dispute a Charge?

The 60-day federal rule vs the 120-day network rule — which one applies to you, and how to satisfy both.

The 60-Day Dispute Rule Explained

What the FCBA's 60-day written-notice rule really is, when it starts, and why it's usually your binding deadline.

How Far Back Can You Dispute a Charge?

The real lookback limits: 120 days, the 540-day delivery cap, and the UK 6-year exception.

Late disputes


Can I Dispute a Charge After 3 Months?

Usually yes — 90 days is inside the network window. But watch the 60-day federal catch, and file now.

Can You Dispute a Charge After 6 Months?

Usually past the network window — but the delivery-date rule, Section 75, and late reviews can still save you.

Missed the 60-Day Window?

Your options when the federal window has closed but the network window may still be open.

Debit Card Dispute Time Limits

Why the clock is harsher for debit — Reg E, stricter handling, and how to protect yourself.

UK claims


UK Section 75 Time Limit

Up to 6 years on credit purchases of £100–£30,000 — the full guide to Section 75 claims.

Chargeback vs Section 75

The two UK routes compared side by side: 120 days vs 6 years, and which one fits your situation.

Bank-by-bank filing help


Chase Dispute Time Limit

Chase follows network rules (~120 days) plus the federal window — and how to file in the Chase app.

Capital One Dispute Time Limit

Deadlines at Capital One and the fastest online filing flow, step by step.

Bank of America Dispute Time Limit

BofA deadlines explained, how to file, and debit-card specifics.

Wells Fargo Dispute Time Limit

What to know before filing with Wells Fargo — including why fraud needs extra speed.

Citi Dispute Time Limit

Citi deadlines, which network rules apply, and the evidence that actually helps.

Win your dispute


How to Win a Chargeback Dispute

The evidence that actually works — receipts, delivery proof, and communication logs — and what issuers look for.

How Long Does a Chargeback Take?

The full timeline: provisional credit, investigation, representment — usually 30 to 90 days.

Chargeback Reason Codes Explained

Visa 10.4, 13.x, Mastercard 4837 and friends — what reason codes mean and why they set your rules.

Will a Dispute Hurt Your Credit Score?

The dispute itself doesn't — but an unpaid balance during it can. How to protect your score.

What If You Lose a Chargeback?

Your options after a denial — reopening with new evidence, CFPB, the UK Ombudsman, and small claims.

Reading is good. Knowing your date is better.

Every guide ends at the same question: what's your deadline? Get it computed in under a minute.

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General information only — not legal advice. Statutes and network rules change; your cardholder agreement may differ. Verify deadlines with your issuer.
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