VisaProcessing Error
Visa 12.1 — Late Presentment
What it means
The transaction was submitted for settlement beyond the allowed timeframe after the authorization or transaction date.
Common causes
- Batch submitted too many days after the sale
- Delayed capture after authorization expired
- Operational backlog causing late settlement
Evidence that helps you win
- Proof of timely presentment within network limits
- Authorization date aligned with transaction date
- Processor timestamps showing submission within window
- Fulfillment date matching the original transaction date
ChargeGuard auto-collects this evidence the moment a dispute opens.
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