How to Recover Revenue from Chargebacks and Disputes
Actionable, tested steps — plus the Shopify apps that make it faster, with honest notes on pricing and fit.
How long do I have to respond to a Shopify chargeback?
Typically 7-10 days from the date you receive the dispute notification in your Shopify admin. Mark these dates carefully — missing the deadline means an automatic loss regardless of how valid your case is.
Does Shopify offer built-in chargeback protection?
Shopify provides basic fraud analysis and AVS/CVV checks, but no automated dispute response or chargeback recovery tools. For meaningful Shopify chargeback protection, you need a third-party app like Disputifier or Chargeflow.
What’s the difference between a chargeback and a refund?
A refund is a merchant-initiated reversal processed through your payment gateway — you control it and no fees are involved. A chargeback is a bank-initiated reversal initiated by the customer, carries a $15-20 fee, and can damage your merchant account standing if they accumulate.
Recommended apps for this
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