Comparison chart of RDR vs traditional chargebacks showing cost, speed, and chargeback ratio impact for merchants

RDR vs. Traditional Chargebacks: Which One Actually Costs You Less?

Jul/ 10/ 2026 |

At Dispute Response, we open every merchant audit with the same question: what does a single chargeback actually cost you? Most people say “$25” — the processor’s fee. The real number is usually a multiple of the transaction itself. LexisNexis