In this article, learn about:
What a deduction Code 75 is
How to prevent valid Code 75s
How to dispute invalid Code 75s
What is a Deduction Code 75?
At Walmart, a Code 75 Transfer of Debit Balance is an AR chargeback, as opposed to an AP deduction, that is used to move outstanding funds from one supplier account to another at the same organization. Walmart’s “long” code description for 75s is “generated for transfer or debit balance.”
For example, if a supplier is terminating a line within a particular department and there is still a remaining debit left on that account, a Code 75 may be issued for a different account within the same organization to balance the debit.
Related Reading: Walmart Deduction Codes Explained
What Causes a Deduction Code 75?
Code 75s are caused most often by Walmart’s calculation of a remaining debit on an account or PO. Suppliers who are moving in and out of different categories and departments with regularity—usually larger suppliers with a large number of diverse SKUs—are much more prone to receiving Code 75s.
When an account closes, the avenues of payment to Walmart are dissolved, creating a remaining debit for the supplier organization.
How to Prevent Valid Code 75s
As with many other deduction codes, 75s can be avoided by carefully paying through on all POs and making sure there are no remaining debits on accounts that are about to be closed.
Can Code 75s be Disputed?
Yes, but they are very rarely invalid and/or won back.
Because Code 75s are chargebacks (AR deductions) as opposed to deductions, they are dealt with in High Radius—a third party platform that works the AR chargeback process for Walmart—so disputes should be handled there as well.
High Radius can be accessed by going to Retail Link > Apps > High Radius. For more information on setting up a High Radius account see our article, Walmart's Dispute Portals Enrollment.
How to Dispute Invalid Code 75s
Since these are very rarely invalid, they are also very rarely won back. However, it is conceivable that an error could be made on these chargebacks, as with any other. In general, AP deductions are more readily paid back by Walmart than AR chargebacks.
If you do believe that you have received an invalid Code 75, it may be more expedient to escalate to your buyer or request further information from Walmart via the Walmart Enterprise Business Services form. It may also be a good idea to submit a “Backup Request” on the deduction in High Radius.
To learn more about a given Code 75 deduction, get the deduction information from the invoice to look it up in APIS. That should help you learn more about the chargeback in question.
If you are a smaller supplier with a limited number of SKUs in Walmart, you should not be receiving a high volume of 75s. In that case, it is a good idea to look into it more. Furthermore, these deductions are usually a fairly small dollar amount. If you are seeing these in large amounts over $50, it is also a good idea to inquire further.
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