Mastercard 4808

Authorisation-related chargeback

The charge was settled without a valid authorisation, or after the approval expired. Either you hold an approval code covering the amount and date, or you do not. If you do not, the dispute is correct.

The evidence this code accepts

1
The authorisation code
The only item that answers this code.
2
The authorisation date
Must support the settlement date.
3
Amount authorised against amount charged
A settlement above the approval fails separately.
4
The settlement submission date
Shows the charge was presented in time.

Where sellers lose this one

They answer with order paperwork instead of the approval code.

Build the pack for Mastercard 4808

5 questions specific to this code, plus the order and the notice. No account. You see the assessment and what is missing before you pay anything.

USD 9.90 a pack when you get it. This prepares your evidence; the card network decides.

Rules checked 2026-09. Sources. Network rules change; if you find this page out of date, tell us and we will correct it.