Disputing a transaction

Is there a transaction on your credit, debit or Travel Money Card that you think might be incorrect? Or an issue with something you’ve purchased? Here's what to do.

What to do first

Rule out transactions you don't recognise

Was the purchase made by a family member or any other cardholder authorised to operate on the account?
Could the business be trading under a different name? Check this in NetBank by looking at a specific transaction in more detail and Google search the name you see listed
Was the transaction made in a foreign currency and converted into Australian dollars?
Is the transaction a regular membership, subscription fee or app download?

To see a transaction in more detail log on to the CommBank app or NetBank > View accounts > Transaction history then click on + to get extra info like date/time purchased and business category.

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Confirm we can help & protect your account

We do our best to help with most enquiries but only the business can resolve:
- Refunds or exchanges if you change your mind
- Membership or monthly subscription enquiries
- Issues with software you've downloaded

Any pending transactions will need to be fully processed before we can help you raise a dispute. It generally takes 3 to 5 business days to process a transaction, although it can take up to 10 business days or longer
For extra control and security over your account, you can put a temporary lock on your debit or credit card in NetBank or the CommBank app. If you suspect fraud contact us immediately.

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Contact the business quickly

Some issues can be resolved faster by contacting the business directly
If the business can't help, call us within 30 days of the date of the statement which shows the transaction you're disputing. If you don’t, we may lose any chargeback right we have under MasterCard and Visa scheme rules. However, this doesn’t apply to an unauthorised transaction that is regulated by the ePayments Code

Collect supporting documents

As part of our investigation, we may ask you for supporting documents of the transaction you want to dispute
Before you contact us, gather receipts, bank statements, photographs of the item if it’s not as described, and the business’ contact details

Get in touch

If you want to dispute a transaction, here's how to get in touch:

For bank accounts and credit cards, call us 24/7 on 13 2221 or +61 2 9999 3283 (reverse charges accepted) if you're overseas
For Travel Money Cards
- complete a Disputed Transactions Request form or ATM Shortpay Request form and either Fax it to +61 2 8737 3623, or mail it to 2067 Operations Processing Centre Reconciliations and Disputes, PO Box 492, Lidcombe, NSW 1825
- contact the Travel Money Customer Service Centre on 1300 660 700 within Australia or +61 2 9999 3283 from overseas (reverse charges accepted)

How we help

Working with you

We’ll work hard to resolve your issue as quickly as possible
For all unauthorised transactions, we'll immediately stop your card to protect your account from further fraudulent activity and send you a new one
In the meantime, if you have an Everyday Account, you can use the Cardless Cash feature on the CommBank app to make ATM cash withdrawals
When you get your new card it’s important to activate it and set a PIN immediately. Don’t forget to update any direct debits with your new card details too

Acting on your behalf & keeping you updated

We’ll get in touch with the business's bank and act on your behalf
Following these discussions, we'll either send you a letter or an email confirming the outcome of our investigation

Getting your money back

If your dispute is successful, your money will usually be credited to your account within 3 business days
This can depend on the type of dispute and whether a business decides to challenge your claim. Some card disputes can take up to 45 days
We'll credit the account your dispute was raised from. If that’s closed, we’ll ask you for the details of an alternative account
Your credit will appear as at the date the disputed transaction was processed, for example, if it was processed on 5 February, your credit will appear as at 5 February - not the date you raised the dispute or the date your dispute was resolved

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100% security guarantee

We’ll cover any loss due to unauthorised transactions on your account, as long as you protect your cards, devices, client numbers, PINs, passwords and any other access methods, and immediately notify us of their loss, theft or misuse or any suspicious activity on your account.