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How to view and respond to credit card disputes

Learn how to manage payment disputes directly inside Moxie Suite

Written by Carlos Robles

Overview

You can now view and respond to credit card disputes directly inside Moxie Suite. Disputes live inside the Sales tab and are powered by Stripe’s secure dispute management system. This allows you to:

  • See active and past disputes

  • Track respond-by deadlines

  • Upload evidence

  • Accept or counter disputes

  • Monitor dispute status updates

This replaces the previous manual workflow and gives you full visibility and control.

Active dispute notification

If a dispute requires your attention, you’ll see:

  • A red notification badge on the Sales tab in the global navigation

  • A matching badge on the Disputes tab inside Sales

This badge reflects the number of disputes that require action.

Where to view disputes

1. Go to Sales in the global navigation.

2. Click the Disputes tab.

Here, you’ll see a table listing all disputes associated with your practice.

Understanding the disputes table

Each row represents a single dispute; columns include:

  • Respond By - The deadline to submit your response. Missing this date will likely result in an automatic loss.

  • Disputed On -The date the client filed the dispute with their credit card company.

  • Status -The current state of the dispute (e.g., Action Required, Under Review, Won, Lost, Closed).

  • Reason - The reason the client provided (e.g., fraudulent charge, service not as described).

  • From - The client email associated with the dispute.

  • Disputed Amount - The dollar amount being challenged.

Filtering & exporting

You can filter disputes by:

  • Reason

  • Status

  • Amount

  • Disputed date

  • Respond by date

You can also export the list if needed for reconciliation or record keeping.

How to respond to a dispute

1. Use the Status filter to select Action Required. This ensures you’re addressing disputes that need immediate attention.

2. Click on the row requiring action. After a secure Stripe dispute window will open inside Moxie Suite.

You’ll see:

  • Time remaining to respond

  • Dispute details

  • Amount under dispute

3. From here you can choose to:

  • Counter the dispute and submit evidence to defend the charge.

  • Accept the dispute and the disputed amount will be returned to the client.

If you choose to counter

You’ll be guided through a structured flow:

1. Choose the primary reason you believe the issuing bank should overturn this dispute. (e.g., purchase made by rightful user)

2. Provide product/service details. This information should match a receipt if possible

  • Description

  • Type of service (in our example we selected offline services for aesthetics services performed in office)

  • Service date

  • After adding details click Next

3. Provide additional details about the client then click Next.

4. Upload supporting evidence from your computer then assign it a category.

Depending on the type service or product selected in the previous step the categories may appear different than our image. Examples of categories may include:

  • Client communication

  • Client signatures

  • Service documentation

Your dispute status will update to Under Review while Stripe evaluates the case.

5. For detailed defense guidance by dispute category, review Stripe’s documentation:
https://docs.stripe.com/disputes/categories.

Use the selectors to choose the correct dispute category and transaction type (physical product, digital product, or offline service) before reviewing evidence requirements.

What happens after you submit

After submission Stripe will share your evidence to the cardholder's bank for review.

  • The red badge will disappear if no other disputes require action.

  • The dispute will remain visible in the table.

  • Status updates will reflect the outcome (Won, Lost, Closed).

You can click back into the dispute at any time to view details.

FAQs

Can I upload evidence after submitting?

No, once you formally submit your counter dispute to Stripe, additional evidence cannot be added. Be sure to review all documentation carefully before submitting a counter dispute.

Are there any fees associated with disputes?

Yes, Stripe charges a $15 flat dispute fee for every dispute filed, regardless of outcome. This fee is non-refundable and covers Stripe’s infrastructure for dispute processing.

If you choose to counter the dispute, there is a separate countered dispute fee. This fee is refunded if your medspa wins the dispute.

When is the disputed amount deducted from my account?

When a dispute is opened, Stripe immediately removes the disputed amount + fees from your balance while the case is under review.

  • If you win the dispute, the disputed funds minus the Stripe dispute fees are returned to you.

  • If you lose the dispute, then Stripe returns the funds to the client.

Can I refund the payment instead of countering the dispute?

Once a dispute is filed, the standard refund flow is restricted. You have two options inside the Disputes tab:

  • Accept the dispute, which returns the disputed amount to the client.

  • Counter the dispute, which submits your evidence to the issuing bank for review.

You cannot process a normal refund on a payment that is actively under dispute.

How long does the dispute review process take?

After you submit evidence, the issuing bank reviews the case. This process typically takes several weeks.

During this time, the status will display as Under Review. You can monitor progress directly inside the Disputes tab as updates are received from Stripe.

What happens if I miss the respond-by date?

If you do not respond by the Respond By deadline, the dispute will likely be automatically lost and the funds will be permanently returned to the client. We recommend addressing disputes with an Action Required status as soon as possible.

Who can view and respond to disputes?

Dispute access is restricted to the following Moxie Suite roles:

  • Provider Owners

  • Business Associates

Will my PSM manage disputes for me?

No, disputes are to be managed directly by the Provider Owner or Business Associate inside Moxie Suite.

What types of evidence should I include?

Check out this article for some suggestions on types of evidence to include in a counter dispute.

For detailed defense guidance by dispute category, review Stripe’s documentation:
https://docs.stripe.com/disputes/categories.

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