Revolutionizing Chargeback Platforms

Damodharan Sampathkumar
June 20, 2024

Did you know that every dollar lost to chargeback costs your company an estimated $2.40? Imagine a $100 chargeback morphing into a staggering $240 loss. Shocking, isn't it? As merchants face the increasing challenge of mitigating chargeback-related financial losses, the evolution of chargeback platforms becomes paramount. In this blog, we will delve into the transformative advancements within chargeback platforms, exploring how they are adapting to safeguard merchants against these significant financial setbacks.

Empowering Merchants with Low Code/No Code Platforms 

Traditionally, navigating the intricacies of chargeback processes required in-depth knowledge and expertise. However, in today's era of rapid innovation, merchants should focus on their core business rather than getting bogged down by technical complexities. That's why there's a growing push for the adoption of low code/no code integration in chargeback platforms, with pioneers like Chargeback Gurus leading the way. By simplifying the user interface and workflows, merchants can harness the power of these platforms without the need for specialized knowledge. This empowers them to concentrate on growing their business while the platform takes care of the rest. 

Ensuring Compliance and Data Security 

Adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements while maintaining robust data security is absolutely crucial whenever payments are involved. Advanced chargeback management platforms prioritize both aspects by incorporating robust encryption, masking, and compression capabilities. These features not only safeguard sensitive data but also enable businesses to comply with stringent data protection regulations. Chargeback Gurus keeps up to date with card network changes like Visa CE 3.0 and Mastercard First Party Trust while achieving PCI DSS 4.0 certification for enhanced data security.  By prioritizing compliance and data security, merchants can navigate chargeback processes confidently, safeguarding their revenue streams and reputations while ensuring customer trust.

Enhanced Efficiency Through Reusability & Repeatability 

In today's fast-paced environment, adaptability and efficiency are key to success. Advanced chargeback management platforms champion a library-based approach to reusability and repeatability. This means that businesses can smoothly transition between different processes and maintain uninterrupted service continuity. With a ready library of connectors to processors and pre-built components, clients gain valuable insights into their performance across various channels. This not only enhances client success and satisfaction but also enables businesses to optimize their operations effectively. 

The Secret Sauce: A Perfect Blend of Mind and Machine 

Even with the evolution of chargeback management platforms, subject matter expertise remains indispensable. While technology streamlines processes and improves efficiency, human insight is invaluable in understanding nuances and interpreting results. By seamlessly blending subject matter expertise with the precision and efficiency of AI advancements, we unlock unprecedented potential for merchants. This symbiotic relationship enables us to navigate the complexities of chargeback disputes with finesse, effectively mitigating revenue loss.

About the Author

damodharan_sampathkumarDamo Sampathkumar is the Chief Product Officer and General Manager India Operations at Chargeback Gurus, and is responsible for product strategy, platform development and leading technology innovation for the next generation in payments technology with specific focus on Chargebacks and Risk mitigation. He specializes in cloud native mission critical payment systems creation, group up technology platform setup and operations. He strongly believes that the secret sauce of a successfully product is the interlock between the Client, Market, Sales, Technology and Product management, to this end the Product management practice at Chargeback Gurus runs as a collaborative workspace where magic happens!

In his career spanning over two decades, Damo has graduated through multiple generations of technology and innovation, constituted and run product advisory boards with industry experts, set up and executed product practices and ground-up product marketing promotions through industry forums. He has successfully delivered multiple real-time platforms in the acquiring and issuing space across North America, Europe, India and the Middle East working with Central Banks, Acquirer processors and Fintech innovators. His greatest success has been to provide customer advocacy through diligently crafted solutions that help them achieve their business objectives.