Understand what decline codes mean and how you can resolve them when a charge is declined.
The following was copy and pasted from the Stripe Docs.
If a card issuer declines a payment, they may provide a reason through the use of a decline code. Below is a list of some possible decline codes that can be returned, along with suggestions for next steps to take to try and complete the payment.
DECLINE CODE DESCRIPTION NEXT STEPS
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.
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.
call_issuer
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
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.
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.
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.
do_not_honor
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
do_not_try_again
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer should contact their card issuer for more information.
duplicate_transaction
A transaction with identical amount and credit card information was submitted very recently. Check to see if a recent payment already exists.
expired_card
The card has expired. The customer should use another card.
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.
generic_decline
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
incorrect_number
The card number is incorrect. The customer should try again using the correct card number.
incorrect_cvc
The CVC number is incorrect. The customer should try again using the correct CVC.
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.
incorrect_zip
The ZIP/postal code is incorrect. The customer should try again using the correct billing ZIP/postal code.
insufficient_funds
The card has insufficient funds to complete the purchase. The customer should use an alternative payment method.
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.
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.
invalid_cvc
The CVC number is incorrect. The customer should try again using the correct CVC.
invalid_expiry_year
The expiration year is invalid. The customer should try again using the correct expiration date.
invalid_number
The card number is incorrect. The customer should try again using the correct card number.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The card, or account the card is connected to, is invalid. The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
no_action_taken
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer should contact their card issuer for more information.
not_permitted
The payment is not permitted. The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
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.
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.
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.
pin_try_exceeded
The allowable number of PIN tries has been exceeded. The customer must use another card or method of payment.
processing_error
An error occurred while processing the card. The payment should be attempted again. If it still cannot be processed, try again later.
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.
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.
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer should contact their card issuer for more information.
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer should contact their card issuer for more information.
security_violation
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
service_not_allowed
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer should contact their card issuer for more information.
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.
stop_payment_order
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer should contact their card issuer for more information.
testmode_decline
A Stripe test card number was used. A genuine card must be used to make a payment.
transaction_not_allowed
The card has been declined for an unknown reason. The customer needs to contact their card issuer for more information.
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.
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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