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Stripe Decline Codes

Stripe Decline Codes

Posted by Support Team on April 28, 2021 — Updated on April 28, 2021

When using Stripe to collect payments through your gym management software platform, it’s good to be aware of Stripe’s Decline codes and what they mean.

Below is a list of decline codes, descriptions, and the next steps to take to resolve them. For most up-to-date information visit Stripe Decline Codes.

Stripe Decline Code List

DECLINE CODE: authentication_required
The card was declined as the transaction requires authentication. The customer should try again and authenticate their card when prompted during the transaction. If the card issuer returns this decline code on an authenticated transaction, the customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: approve_with_id
The payment cannot be authorized. The payment should be attempted again. If it still cannot be processed, the customer needs to contact their card issuer.
DECLINE CODE: call_issuer
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: card_not_supported
The card does not support this type of purchase. The customer needs to contact their card issuer to make sure their card can be used to make this type of purchase.
DECLINE CODE: card_velocity_exceeded
The customer has exceeded the balance or credit limit available on their card. The customer should contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: currency_not_supported
The card does not support the specified currency. The customer needs to check with the issuer whether the card can be used for the type of currency specified.
DECLINE CODE: do_not_honor
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: do_not_try_again
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer should contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: duplicate_transaction
A transaction with identical amount and credit card information was submitted very recently. Check to see if a recent payment already exists.
DECLINE CODE: expired_card
The card has expired. The customer should use another card.
DECLINE CODE: fraudulent
The payment has been declined as Stripe suspects it is fraudulent. Do not report more detailed information to your customer. Instead, present as you would the generic_decline described below.
DECLINE CODE: generic_decline
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: incorrect_number
The card number is incorrect. The customer should try again using the correct card number.
DECLINE CODE: incorrect_cvc
The CVC number is incorrect. The customer should try again using the correct CVC.
DECLINE CODE: incorrect_pin
The PIN entered is incorrect. This decline code only applies to payments made with a card reader. The customer should try again using the correct PIN.
DECLINE CODE: incorrect_zip
The ZIP/postal code is incorrect. The customer should try again using the correct billing ZIP/postal code.
DECLINE CODE: insufficient_funds
The card has insufficient funds to complete the purchase. The customer should use an alternative payment method.
DECLINE CODE: invalid_account
The card, or account the card is connected to, is invalid. The customer needs to contact their card issuer to check that the card is working correctly.
DECLINE CODE: invalid_amount
The payment amount is invalid, or exceeds the amount that is allowed. If the amount appears to be correct, the customer needs to check with their card issuer that they can make purchases of that amount.
DECLINE CODE: invalid_cvc
The CVC number is incorrect. The customer should try again using the correct CVC.
DECLINE CODE: invalid_expiry_month
The expiration month is invalid. The customer should try again using the correct expiration date.
DECLINE CODE: invalid_expiry_year
The expiration year is invalid. The customer should try again using the correct expiration date.
DECLINE CODE: invalid_number
The card number is incorrect. The customer should try again using the correct card number.
DECLINE CODE: invalid_pin
The PIN entered is incorrect. This decline code only applies to payments made with a card reader. The customer should try again using the correct PIN.
DECLINE CODE: issuer_not_available
The card issuer could not be reached, so the payment could not be authorized. The payment should be attempted again. If it still cannot be processed, the customer needs to contact their card issuer.
DECLINE CODE: lost_card
The payment has been declined because the card is reported lost. The specific reason for the decline should not be reported to the customer. Instead, it needs to be presented as a generic decline.
DECLINE CODE: merchant_blacklist
The payment has been declined because it matches a value on the Stripe user’s block list. Do not report more detailed information to your customer. Instead, present as you would the generic_decline described above.
DECLINE CODE: new_account_information_available
The card, or account the card is connected to, is invalid. The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: no_action_taken
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer should contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: not_permitted
The payment is not permitted. The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: offline_pin_required
The card has been declined as it requires a PIN. The customer should try again by inserting their card and entering a PIN.
DECLINE CODE: online_or_offline_pin_required
The card has been declined as it requires a PIN. If the card reader supports Online PIN, the customer should be prompted for a PIN without a new transaction being created. If the card reader does not support Online PIN, the customer should try again by inserting their card and entering a PIN.
DECLINE CODE: pickup_card
The card cannot be used to make this payment (it is possible it has been reported lost or stolen). The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: pin_try_exceeded
The allowable number of PIN tries has been exceeded. The customer must use another card or method of payment.
DECLINE CODE: processing_error
An error occurred while processing the card. The payment should be attempted again. If it still cannot be processed, try again later.
DECLINE CODE: reenter_transaction
The payment could not be processed by the issuer for an unknown reason. The payment should be attempted again. If it still cannot be processed, the customer needs to contact their card issuer.
DECLINE CODE: restricted_card
The card cannot be used to make this payment (it is possible it has been reported lost or stolen). The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: revocation_of_all_authorizations
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer should contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: revocation_of_authorization
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer should contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: security_violation
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: service_not_allowed
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer should contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: stolen_card
The payment has been declined because the card is reported stolen. The specific reason for the decline should not be reported to the customer. Instead, it needs to be presented as a generic decline.
DECLINE CODE: stop_payment_order
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer should contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: testmode_decline
A Stripe test card number was used. A genuine card must be used to make a payment.
DECLINE CODE: transaction_not_allowed
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: try_again_later
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. Ask the customer to attempt the payment again. If subsequent payments are declined, the customer should contact their card issuer for more information.
DECLINE CODE: withdrawal_count_limit_exceeded
The customer has exceeded the balance or credit limit available on their card. The customer should use an alternative payment method.
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