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Chargebacks on ticketsthat were scanned.

How ticketing and event businesses win chargebacks from buyers who attended, using the entry scan, and how to catch orders refunded twice after cancellations.

Last updated 9 November 2026

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Disputes after the event

Some buyers dispute a ticket payment after the event: they don't recognise the charge, or they claim they never received the service. Without evidence the dispute is lost, and the ticket revenue goes with it.

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The scan is the evidence

Your scanning system knows which barcode was scanned, at which gate and at what time. Linked to the order through the barcode, that shows the ticket was used. Add the order record and the terms accepted at checkout, and respond before the dispute deadline.

  • Export entry scans: barcode, scan time, gate. No names needed.
  • Export ticket orders: order number and barcode per ticket.
  • Match disputed orders to scanned barcodes.

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Refunded twice after a cancellation

When an event is cancelled or moved, refunds often run through two channels: the ticketing platform refunds automatically, and support also refunds through the payment provider. Match the platform's refunded orders against provider refunds by order number to find the doubles.

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Or let us check it

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