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Retrieval Request

A retrieval request is a request for more information about a transaction sent to a merchant by the issuing bank. These requests are typically made when the cardholder doesn't recognize a charge on their account but doesn't have a compelling reason to suspect fraud. Retrieval requests have recently been phased out by the largest card networks in favor of newer systems for exchanging transaction details. Read more >>>