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Chargebacks Quick Guide

This is your jumpstart guide to answering and responding to a chargeback dispute.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Instructions: Follow these 4 simple steps to respond to a Stripe chargeback.


Step 1: Why Should You Win?

Pick only one from this list and send as your response to the above question dispute ticket.

  • The cardholder withdrew the dispute

  • The cardholder was refunded

  • The refund/cancellation request was after your allowed date

  • The cardholder received a credit or voucher

  • The cardholder received the product or service

  • Other → if you choose “Other,” add a short explanation

Tip: Copy & paste exactly as written. Only one answer.


Step 2: Product or Service Details

Write a brief description exactly like it appears on the receipt. Examples:

  • 12-Month Membership | Transaction #: 6265175

  • No Show Fee for ANAEROBIX | Transaction #: 1748292

  • Ashtanga | 3/12/2025 7:00 AM | Transaction #: 3144852

✅ Keep it concise and factual.

🎓 ❌ No dissertation required.


Step 3: Type of Product or Service

Pick only one from this list and send as your response to the above question dispute ticket.

  • Physical product

  • Digital product or service

  • Offline service

  • Event

  • Booking or reservation

  • Other → if you choose “Other,” add a very brief description

✅ Copy & paste directly. One answer only.


Step 4: Attach Evidence (PDF only)

Provide supporting documents that prove the transaction was valid:

  • Customer Communication – emails, SMS Inbox messages, attempts to resolve, customer intent to withdraw dispute

  • Customer Signature – waivers, contracts, attendance logs

  • Receipt – PDF from client’s Transactions tab

  • Refund & Cancellation Policy – PDF of studio policy agreed to by the customer

  • Service Documentation – screenshots/PDFs showing attendance or activity

  • Credit Voucher – if a refund was issued as account credit

  • Terms & Conditions – PDF shown or agreed to at purchase

Tips for evidence:

  • Make files legible and clearly labeled

  • Combine multiple files for one category into one PDF

  • Total file size < 5MB

Need help finding documentation?
If you’re unsure where to locate supporting records, review our Evidence Resource Guide here. It outlines specific areas in Walla, your website, and other tools & resources that may help strengthen your dispute response.


Bottom Line

Three answers + evidence = everything Stripe needs.
Send your reply to the original Walla Support chargeback email. We’ll submit it for you and confirm once it’s done.

👋 Keep this guide handy. Just follow each step, and responding is simple.

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