Sneak Peek

An Inside Look at the 2026 Chargeback Field Report

In a Nutshell

The latest Chargeback Field Report is here, and the findings paint a clear picture of where payment disputes are headed. In this ChargeForward Replay, Jarrod Wright is joined by Zak Matthews to discuss the biggest trends uncovered from Chargebacks911's survey of more than 250 merchants around the world. Together, they examine the growing impact of friendly fraud, why merchants continue to underestimate the scope of first-party misuse, and how evolving card network nitiatives like Visa VAMP are changing the way businesses approach dispute management.

Key Takeaways:

Why friendly fraud continues to outpace traditional payment fraud as merchants' biggest concern

How merchant perceptions compare to Visa's estimates of first-party misuse

Why gross win rates often hide the true effectiveness of a chargeback program

The operational burden of collecting evidence across multiple systems

How Visa VAMP and evolving network rules are reshaping dispute management

Why understanding the root cause of chargebacks is critical to improving recovery rates

Meet Our Speakers:

Zak Matthews

Zak Matthews

Solutions Engineering and Partnerships Lead,
Chargebacks911

Jarrod Wright

Jarrod Wright

SVP of Marketing & Revenue Operations,
Chargebacks911

Episode Summary:

Based on insights from the 2026 Chargeback Field Report, our experts explore why businesses are becoming more aware of first-party misuse, how consumer behavior continues to evolve, and why many organizations still underestimate the scale of the problem. They examine how Visa VAMP, changing network rules, and new evidence requirements are influencing dispute management strategies. They also share practical insights into where merchants should focus their efforts to reduce friendly fraud, improve operational efficiency, and better protect revenue as the payments landscape continues to evolve.

For more eye-opening stats, download the 2026 Chargeback field Report.

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