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Credit Card Decline Code 59: Suspected Fraud (and What to Do About It)
One of the more serious declines you’ll face in your business journey is decline code 59. This code signals suspected fraud, and knowing how to handle it can save your business money and protect your customers. PREVENT FRAUD AT CHECKOUT What Is Decline Code 59? Decline code 59 means the card issuer suspects fraudulent activity…
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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 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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Received “Issuer Declined MCC” Message? Here’s What It Means.
The message being displayed on your account reads: “Received issuer declined MCC. Please contact your gateway and/or acquirer.” What does this mean? Does it really matter? And why is it in all caps? We’ll break down what it means and what you can do to prevent it from happening again in the future. Remember, every…
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