Chargeback timeframes are governed by Mastercard. Timeframes are generally 120 days from the transaction date. However, for chargeback reasons such as services not rendered or merchandise not received, the 120 day clock starts on the promised delivery date of the merchandise or completion date of the services up to 540 days from the transaction date.
For defective merchandise, the Chargeback Guide states the following depending on your circumstance:
120 calendar days from when the services ceased with a maximum of 540 calendar days from the transaction settlement date for issues of interruption of ongoing services
Between 15 and 120 calendar days from the transaction settlement date
Between 15 and 120 calendar days from the delivery/cancellation date of the goods or services.
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