Tag: cc decline

  • What Does “Transaction Not Permitted (Amount/POS/MCC)” Mean?

    Getting hit with a “transaction not permitted (amount/pos/mcc)” error is frustrating because of how non-descript it is. This message appears when your card issuer blocks a purchase based on three key factors: the amount, the point of sale (POS), or the merchant category code (MCC). Let’s break it all down. LESS DECLINES, MORE CONVERSIONS Breaking…

    Man holding open his wallet in front of a laptop screen with a "DECLINED" stamped over a failed payment