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What are the thresholds for disputes and fraud under Visa’s Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP)?

The following table lists the Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) thresholds for disputes and fraud:

Effective date Acquirer above standard ratio Acquirer excessive ratio Merchant excessive ratio
April 1, 2025 Not applicable >=0.50% >=1.50%
January 1, 2026 (MENA) >=0.30% to <0.50% >=0.50% >=1.50%
January 1, 2026 (Global, excluding MENA) >=0.30% to <0.50% >=0.50% >=0.90%

For merchants, the thresholds only apply where the total number of fraud transactions and non-fraud disputes is:

  • Outside of MENA: Greater than 1,000
  • In MENA: Greater than 100 and over 75,000 USD in value

Read more about the VAMP in our Changes to Visa’s global fraud programs article.

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