What do Dx response codes mean?
What do decline response codes mean?
When a payment is declined, a response code is returned to explain why the transaction could not be completed. These codes are provided by the card issuer or payment network and can help identify the most appropriate next step.
Declined transactions
|
Response code |
Meaning |
What to do |
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Dx01 |
Non-specific decline |
Ask the customer to contact their card issuer or try a different payment method. |
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Dx02 |
Insufficient funds or limit exceeded |
Ask the customer to check their available balance, add funds or try again later. |
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Dx03 |
Retain card |
Do not retry the payment. Ask the customer to contact their card issuer and use another payment method. |
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Dx04 |
Lost or stolen card |
Do not retry the payment. Ask the customer to contact their card issuer. |
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Dx05 |
Card restricted |
Ask the customer to contact their card issuer or use another payment method. |
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Dx06 |
Card cannot be used for this purchase |
Ask the customer to use a different card or payment method. |
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Dx07 |
Card cannot be used for this purchase |
Ask the customer to contact their card issuer or use another payment method. |
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Dx08 |
Insufficient funds |
Ask the customer to check their available balance or try another payment method. |
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Dx09 |
Blocked or suspended card |
Ask the customer to contact their card issuer. |
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Dx10 |
Card authentication attempt failed |
Ask the customer to check their card details and try again. |
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Dx11 |
Issuer authentication unavailable |
Ask the customer to try again later or use another payment method. |
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Dx12 |
Authorisation cancelled |
The payment was cancelled before completion. A new payment attempt may be required. |
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Dx13 |
Authorisation cancelled |
The payment was cancelled before completion. |
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Dx14 |
Authorisation cancelled by merchant |
The payment was cancelled by the merchant. |
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Dx15 |
Incorrect CVV |
Ask the customer to check the security code and try again. |
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Dx16 |
Incorrect start date |
Ask the customer to check the card details and try again. |
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Dx17 |
Card scheme decline |
Ask the customer to contact their card issuer or use another payment method. |
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Dx18 |
Invalid currency |
Check that the selected currency is supported and try again. |
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Dx19 |
Additional authentication required |
Ask the customer to complete the required authentication step. |
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Dx20 |
Card suspected of fraud |
Do not retry repeatedly. Ask the customer to contact their card issuer. |
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Dx21 |
Transaction not permitted |
Ask the customer to contact their card issuer or use another payment method. |
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Dx22 |
Cardholder not enrolled |
Ask the customer to contact their card issuer or use another payment method. |
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Dx23 |
Cardholder not enrolled |
Ask the customer to contact their card issuer. |
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Dx24 |
Cardholder account unavailable |
Ask the customer to contact their card issuer or try another payment method. |
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Dx25 |
Card details invalid |
Ask the customer to check the card details and try again. |
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Dx26 |
Verification details failed |
Ask the customer to check the information entered and try again. |
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Dx27 |
Card details invalid |
Ask the customer to check the card details and try again. |
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Dx28 |
Unable to process transaction |
Ask the customer to try again later or use another payment method. |
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Dx29 |
Suspected fraud |
Do not repeatedly retry the payment. Ask the customer to contact their card issuer. |
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Dx30 |
Transaction withdrawn |
The transaction was withdrawn. Ask the customer to try again if appropriate. |
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Dx31 |
Cardholder verification failed |
Ask the customer to check their details or use another payment method. |
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Dx32 |
Incorrect PIN |
Ask the customer to check their PIN and try again where appropriate. |
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Dx33 |
Invalid or expired card |
Ask the customer to use a valid card. |
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Dx34 |
Card usage restricted |
Ask the customer to contact their card issuer. |
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Dx35 |
Transaction not permitted |
Ask the customer to contact their card issuer or use another payment method. |
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Dx36 |
Cardholder verification failed |
Ask the customer to check their details and try again. |
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Dx37 |
Cardholder account unavailable |
Ask the customer to contact their card issuer. |
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Dx38 |
Transaction not permitted |
Ask the customer to contact their card issuer. |
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Dx39 |
Verification failed |
Ask the customer to check their details and try again. |
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Dx40 |
Cardholder data invalid |
Ask the customer to check the information entered. |
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Dx41 |
Unable to process transaction |
Ask the customer to try again later. |
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Dx42 |
Suspected fraud |
Do not retry repeatedly. Ask the customer to contact their card issuer. |
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Dx43 |
Payment withdrawn |
Ask the customer to try again or use another payment method. |
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Dx44 |
Cardholder verification not completed |
Ask the customer to complete the required verification. |
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Dx45 |
Payment not permitted |
Ask the customer to contact their card issuer. |
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Dx46 |
Life-cycle or recurring payment issue |
Review the payment details and retry only where appropriate. |