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Visa Compelling Evidence 3.0

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The Visa Compelling Evidence 3.0 course offers a practical, in-depth understanding of the latest rules and documentation requirements designed to help merchants effectively defend against first-party misuse and friendly fraud. Visa’s CE 3.0 framework introduces new standards that allow merchants to proactively stop disputes from becoming chargebacks if qualifying historical transaction data and  

MRC Members: USD $75 (plus applicable taxes)
Non-members: USD $150 (plus applicable taxes)

 

Participants will explore the detailed evidence requirements, implementation strategies, and the broader impact of CE 3.0 on fraud and chargeback management. The course analyzes real-world examples, outlines the verification criteria for matching elements like IP address, device ID, and email, and explains how the pre-dispute and dispute resolution process is evolving. Merchants, acquirers, and fraud professionals will leave with actionable strategies for integrating CE 3.0 into their operations to protect revenue and reduce operational friction.

FAQs

    • Fraud and Risk Managers responsible for defending fraud chargebacks and friendly fraud claims.
    • Chargeback Analysts and Operations Teams seeking to implement CE 3.0 processes.
    • Merchants and Payment Providers aiming to meet Visa’s latest evidence requirements.
    • eCommerce Professionals looking to reduce chargeback losses and improve fraud ratios.

    • Fraud and Risk Managers responsible for defending fraud chargebacks and friendly fraud claims.
    • Chargeback Analysts and Operations Teams seeking to implement CE 3.0 processes.
    • Merchants and Payment Providers aiming to meet Visa’s latest evidence requirements.
    • eCommerce Professionals looking to reduce chargeback losses and improve fraud ratios.

    • Define First-Party Misuse
    • Define Compelling Evidence 3.0 Criteria
    • Define how to establish a historical footprint
    • Understand the merchant matching process
    • Understand Pre-Dispute Process Flows
    • Understand Post-Dispute Process Flows
    • Identify how Merchants, Issuers, and Acquirers Benefit from Compelling Evidence 3.0

    • Define First-Party Misuse
    • Define Compelling Evidence 3.0 Criteria
    • Define how to establish a historical footprint
    • Understand the merchant matching process
    • Understand Pre-Dispute Process Flows
    • Understand Post-Dispute Process Flows
    • Identify how Merchants, Issuers, and Acquirers Benefit from Compelling Evidence 3.0

    • Program Level: Intermediate
    • Program Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
    • Program Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
    • CPE Credits: 1.4
    • Advanced Preparation and/or Pre-requisites: Fraud Essentials is recommended.

    • Program Level: Intermediate
    • Program Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
    • Program Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
    • CPE Credits: 1.4
    • Advanced Preparation and/or Pre-requisites: Fraud Essentials is recommended.

  • Refund Policy: Refunds and cancellations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Cancellations must be communicated in writing to programs@merchantriskcouncil.org. No refunds will be issued once a course has been started.
    Refund Policy: Refunds and cancellations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Cancellations must be communicated in writing to programs@merchantriskcouncil.org. No refunds will be issued once a course has been started.
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