Lemon Squeezy Chargeback and $15 Dispute Fee
Quick answer
On a chargeback Lemon Squeezy usually refunds on your behalf and deducts the refund (minus platform fee) plus a $15 dispute fee from your next payout.
Most likely fix: Prevent them
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Prevent them
- Use a clear statement name and receipt emails
- Refund quickly on valid requests
Did this fix it?2. Understand the deduction
- Refund minus the platform fee plus $15 comes out of the next payout
- The card network makes the final decision
Did this fix it?3. Watch the rate
- Too many chargebacks can lead to account suspension
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Payout is lower than expected after a customer disputed a payment.
Why it happens
- Customer filed a chargeback with their bank
- Stolen card or unrecognized charge
- No-refund policy does not stop chargebacks
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- lemon squeezy chargeback fee
- lemon squeezy dispute fee
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