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Discover Reason Codes

Discover uses 2-4 character alphanumeric codes for chargebacks.

Code Categories

Fraud (UA Series)

CodeNameDescription
UA01Fraud - Card PresentUnauthorized CP transaction
UA02Fraud - Card Not PresentUnauthorized CNP transaction
UA05Fraud - Chip CardEMV counterfeit fraud
UA06Fraud - Chip Card Lost/StolenEMV lost/stolen fraud
UA10Request Transaction ReceiptReceipt request
UA11Cardholder Claims FraudFraud allegation

Authorization (AT/AW Series)

CodeNameDescription
ATAuthorization Non-ComplianceAuth requirements not met
AWAltered AmountCleared amount differs

Processing Errors (DP/IN Series)

CodeNameDescription
DPDuplicate ProcessingCharged twice
INInvalid Card NumberBad card number
LPLate PresentmentDelayed clearing
NCNon-Matching Account NumberAccount mismatch
PMPaid by Other MeansDuplicate payment method
RN1Account Number DiscrepancyNumber doesn't match
RN2Credit Not PostedRefund missing

Consumer Disputes (RM/RG/NF Series)

CodeNameDescription
RMQuality/Not as DescribedMerchandise dispute
RGNon-Receipt of Goods/ServicesNot delivered
NFNon-Receipt of Cash from ATMATM dispute
APCancelled RecurringSubscription dispute
CDCredit DocumentationCredit dispute
CRCancelled ReservationHotel/travel cancellation

Response Time Frames

StageWindow
Retrieval request14 calendar days
Chargeback response30 calendar days
Second chargeback30 calendar days

Retrieval Requests

Discover often sends retrieval requests before chargebacks:

Retrieval Response

When responding to retrieval:

  • Provide transaction receipt
  • Include all documentation
  • Respond within 14 days

ProtectBuy (3D Secure)

Discover's 3DS Program

  • Branded as ProtectBuy
  • ECI values same as Visa
  • Liability shift when authenticated

ECI Values

ECIMeaningLiability
05Fully authenticatedIssuer
06AttemptedReduced merchant
07Not authenticatedMerchant

Documentation Requirements

For Fraud (UA Series)

  • ProtectBuy authentication
  • AVS/CVV verification
  • Delivery confirmation
  • Transaction records

For Non-Receipt (RG)

  • Tracking number
  • Delivery confirmation
  • Signature if available
  • Shipping address verification

For Recurring (AP)

  • Original consent
  • Terms and conditions
  • Cancellation policy
  • Transaction before cancel date

Win Rate Expectations

CodeWith EvidenceWithout Evidence
UA02 (ProtectBuy)70-85%-
UA02 (no 3DS)30-45%Under 15%
RG (delivery proof)60-75%Under 20%
AP (consent docs)50-65%Under 20%

Key Differences

FactorDiscoverVisa/MC
Code format2-4 charsNumbers
Retrieval useCommonLess common
Response time30 days30-45 days
3DS brandProtectBuyVisa Secure/Identity Check