Disputes and refunds

Liability shift and fraud protectionAskCopy

The fraud liability outcome of a Google Pay transaction depends on the credential type. CRYPTOGRAM_3DS payments carry inherent liability shift from the moment they are processed. PAN_ONLY payments gain liability shift only if VINR's 3D Secure step-up passes.

DisputesAskCopy

Google Pay payments are card payments on the VINR platform. If a customer disputes a transaction through their bank, VINR creates a dispute object and the standard dispute lifecycle applies — evidence submission, deadlines, outcomes, and fees all work the same as for any card payment. See Disputes for the full lifecycle, how to submit evidence, and how to keep your dispute rate low.

To identify a Google Pay payment in a dispute:

{
  "payment_method": {
    "type": "card",
    "card": {
      "wallet": {
        "type": "google_pay"
      }
    }
  }
}

Evidence strategy by credential type

The credential type affects the strength of evidence you can provide for "fraudulent" or "unrecognized" disputes:

• CRYPTOGRAM_3DS — the one-time cryptogram and device authentication are strong counter-evidence for fraud claims. The cardholder actively authenticated on their device using biometrics or a PIN.
• PAN_ONLY after 3DS step-up — the 3DS authentication record provides liability shift and is valid counter-evidence. Include the authentication reference in your dispute evidence bundle.

Common dispute reasons for Google Pay

Clear statement descriptors prevent most "unrecognized" disputes — set a recognizable descriptor in your VINR account settings.

RefundsAskCopy

You can partially or fully refund any successful Google Pay payment. The refund goes to the underlying card, not to the Google Pay wallet specifically. The refund process is identical to a standard card refund — see Refund and cancel payments for instructions.

Preventing disputesAskCopy

• Clear billing descriptors — set a recognizable statement descriptor so customers identify the charge. "Unrecognized" is the most preventable dispute type.
• 3D Secure — VINR routes PAN_ONLY transactions through 3DS automatically and CRYPTOGRAM_3DS is pre-authenticated. Both credential paths provide SCA compliance and dispute protection when authentication succeeds.
• Prompt fulfillment and tracking — keep shipping and delivery data on hand to rebut "product not received" claims.
• Easy cancellation for subscriptions — cancellation friction is the primary driver of subscription_canceled disputes.

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