Disputes at Ramp
Overview
At Ramp, we make it easy to monitor spend and flag any charges due to a vendor issue or fraud within the dashboard.
Before you dispute: check for refunds or more info
Before disputing a charge, consider these steps to avoid unnecessary disputes:
- Check for vendor refunds: Some vendors may issue a refund directly. These can take up to 7–10 business days to appear on your card.
- Look for a credit: Refunds will appear as a new credit transaction rather than being tied to the original charge.
- Review vendor contact or receipts: Use the available details in the transaction view (vendor name, date, etc.) to contact the vendor directly and request a refund if appropriate.
- Check if the transaction is still pending: If a charge has not yet cleared, dispute options are limited. On desktop, you can select Unrecognized charge (fraud) while the transaction is still pending, but I was charged incorrectly and I didn't get what I paid for are not available until the transaction clears. On mobile, all dispute options require the transaction to clear first. If you need to dispute for one of these reasons, contact the merchant directly to resolve the issue or wait for the charge to clear.
- Check if the transaction occurred more than 60 days ago: You cannot dispute a transaction after 60 days from when it was listed on the statement.
- Ask your admin for help: If you're unsure whether the charge is valid or who made it, your admin can view additional card and transaction details in the Ramp dashboard.
How it works
Disputing a transaction
All cardholders can dispute transactions directly from their Ramp Dashboard or the mobile app.Please note: at this time you can only cancel a dispute in progress via web.
To dispute a transaction on Ramp, you can follow the steps outlined below:
- Locate the transaction
Go to My Ramp or Expenses → Card transactions. Use filters to find the specific transaction. - Review the transaction details
Click on the transaction to see full details. You can:
- Review past transactions with the vendor
- Visit the vendor's website
- Search your Gmail for related receipts or communication
This can help determine whether the charge is legitimate, fraudulent, or a vendor error.
- Dispute the transaction
- On desktop: Click the Options dropdown at the top of the transaction page and select Dispute transaction.
- On mobile: Tap into the transaction, then tap Actions → Dispute.
Please note: You must have the most up-to-date version of the Ramp app and IOS/Android.
- Select a dispute reason.UnderWhat's wrong?, select the reason that best matches your dispute.If the exact reason isn’t listed, choose the closest option and provide additional context. Note: If the transaction is still pending, dispute options are limited. On desktop, only I suspect fraud is available for pending charges. On mobile, disputes are not available until the transaction clears. If you need to dispute for I was charged incorrectly or I didn’t get what I paid for, contact the merchant directly to resolve the issue or wait for the charge to clear before filing a dispute.
- Example: For duplicate charges, select I was charged incorrectly > Duplicate Charge in the dispute form. Then, include a short explanation of what happened. The Disputes Team will contact you if more details are required.
You will not be able to submit a dispute without showing evidence that you've attempted to resolve the dispute directly with the vendor before filing the dispute.
- Contacting the vendor directly with your claim will always be the fastest way to resolve your dispute.
You'll be required to answer a series of questions about your reason for filing a dispute. The more detailed and accurate your responses, the stronger the case we can present to the card network on your behalf.
Unrecognized charge
Cardholders can submit a dispute as an Unrecognized Charge if they suspect the transaction is fraudulent. Reasons may include, but are not limited to:
- Your card details were stolen and used fraudulently
- Your physical card was not in your possession and was wrongly used
You'll be asked to describe what happened and why you believe the transaction was fraudulent. Please be as accurate and descriptive as possible—the more information you provide, the greater the likelihood we can win the dispute on your behalf.
We highly recommend locking, terminating, and reissuing the compromised card to prevent further fraud when you file a dispute. You may do so from your My Ramp dashboard by clicking on the compromised card.
Please note: that after filing a dispute as a fraudulent transaction, Ramp Customer Supportmust terminate your card to prevent future fraudulent activity if our team considers the transactionfraudulent.
Lifecycle of a dispute
Providing evidence
When filing a Merchant Issue, you'll be asked questions that will provide context and information to help us understand the nature of the dispute and present the strongest case to the network. Please be as thorough as possible.
You may be asked:
- A description of what went wrong, the product, and attempts to resolve the issue directly with the vendor
- Attempts to return the goods or cancel the services and descriptions of why and how you returned or canceled the order
- How the goods were not as described or defective
- If a cancellation policy was provided
- The expected and actual delivery date of a physical good or the expected date of a service
- Whether or not a refund, credit, or similar voucher was promised and/or not provided and if it was dated
When filing an Unrecognized charge, you'll be asked to explain what happened. The more information you provide, the better understanding we have of how the fraud occurred and how we can win the dispute with the network.
- A description of what went wrong, the product, and attempts to resolve the issue directly with the vendor
- Any information we would need to prove the transaction was fraudulent, such as how you could not have made the transaction, if the card was lost or stolen, etc.
Viewing a disputed transaction
You can see which transactions are disputed in the Transactions > Overview page by clicking directly on the transaction or noticing the Disputed flag below the merchant name.
A banner will appear on the disputed transaction, letting you know when it was disputed and allowing you to lock the card or mark it as resolved (if it wasn't fraudulent or you resolved the issue with the vendor directly). We highly recommend you lock your card or funds to prevent further issues.
Disputed flag
A disputed transaction still being processed (meaning it is pending action by Ramp or the network) will say Dispute below the merchant name. Note: when the dispute has been processed, the flag will disappear, and you can see the outcome of the dispute in the transaction's Event History.
Resolving a dispute
Our Support team reviews each dispute filed by our cardholders. We may request more information from you directly. Based on the evidence provided, we will decide whether to file the dispute with our network, Visa.
Remember that a dispute filed with Visa may take up to 90 days to be resolved. We'll keep you informed every step of the way so you know when the dispute has been reviewed and filed with the network and when an outcome has been reached.
If the dispute is resolved in your favor, we'll issue you a credit for the amount disputed to offset the original charge. This will appear as a negative transactionin your dashboard and shouldn't be disputed.
Note: We do not remove the original, disputed transaction, so you have full visibility of all transactions on your cards and funds.
How to cancel or reverse a dispute
If you accidentally disputed a transaction or no longer wish to proceed, you can cancel the dispute within Ramp:
- Navigate to the "Expenses > Card transactions" tab.
- Add the filter " Charge status - Dispute in progress " to view all disputed transactions.
- Click on the transaction to view the details.
- Select "Cancel dispute" to stop the process.
You may not be able to cancel a dispute once it's in the final stages of review or has already been resolved. If you see an error message or are unable to reverse a dispute, reach out to Ramp Support for assistance.
Troubleshooting: can’t see the “Dispute Transaction” option?
If you’re unable to see or click the Dispute transaction button, here are some common reasons and how to resolve them:
- The transaction is still pending: On desktop, only the I suspect fraud option is available for pending transactions. On mobile, disputes are not available until the transaction clears. If you need to dispute for another reason, contact the merchant directly or wait for the charge to clear first (most pending charges clear within 9 days).
- More than 60 days have passed: Transactions must be disputed within 60 days of the settlement date.
- The transaction has already been disputed: You can’t dispute a charge twice. Check the dispute status for more information.
- You don’t have the right permissions. Only users with appropriate card or admin access can initiate disputes. If you're unsure, contact your Ramp admin.
Still not seeing the option? Try refreshing the page or signing out and back into your Ramp account. If the issue persists, contact Ramp Support for help.
Policy
Please note that more information regarding our dispute terms and conditions can be found on ourPayment Card Addendum or our card partners' terms:CelticandSutton Bank.