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Glossary

VAMP (Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program)

By Jessica VelascoJune 24, 2025August 1st, 2025No Comments

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Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP)

Glossary  /  Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP)

The Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) is Visa’s formal initiative to monitor merchants and acquirers with high chargeback or fraud rates. Organizations exceeding defined thresholds may be enrolled in the program and subject to fees, restrictions, or enhanced oversight. VAMP tracks the metrics TC15s and TC40s to determine risk status.

If your business approaches VAMP thresholds, immediate action is needed to reduce disputes and fraud. AltoPay monitors your VAMP ratio and can provide support to help lower risk. Staying compliant with VAMP requirements protects your merchant account from fines or termination. It’s essential to regularly review dispute reasons and your management strategy to stay below the limits.

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Jessica Velasco

For more than a decade, Jessica Velasco has been a thought leader in the payments industry. She aims to provide readers with valuable, easy-to-understand resources.

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