Tag: credit card decline
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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…
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Credit Card Decline: Invalid Card Number, No Such Card Error
Trying to find the solution to “what does it mean when card error missing to account?” We’ve got you covered. Credit card declines with “Invalid Card Number” or “No Such Card Number” errors create frustrating experiences for both merchants and customers. Let’s break down what these errors mean and how to handle them effectively. TURN…
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Credit Card Decline Code 05: Do Not Honor (solution)
Is your store riddled with “Do Not Honor” messages? You’re not alone. These codes harm your business and can ultimately lead to account termination. A cleaner processing statement not only looks better but also improves your odds of getting better rates. These decline codes are also not card network-specific. They apply to Visa, Mastercard, Discover,…
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Credit Card Decline Code 03: Invalid Merchant (solution)
Payment gateways are powerful, but not always informative—at least not directly. Whenever a transaction fails or even succeeds, the gateway displays a response code. When the transaction is successful, we don’t really care about the gateway response. But when it fails, that error code is quite insightful. If you’re suffering from too many credit card…
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Credit Card Decline Code 54: Expired Card (and how to save the sale)
When a customer’s credit card expires, it triggers decline code 54. This decline code indicates the card’s expiration date has passed, making it invalid for transactions. The issue now is how the customer can make the payment and how you can prevent any further processing fees for attempting an expired card. We have the solution.…
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