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Credit Card Decline Codes Explained

Whether you are a business owner or a frequent shopper, you’ve probably run into a declined credit card payment at least once. Declined payments can be due to a wide...

Decline Code 65: What Does It Mean?

The number in the decline code is important. Merchants come across many types of decline codes while accepting debit or credit cards. The number in the decline code explains the...

How to Clear Payment Decline Code 93

Imagine you’ve just made a purchase using your trusty credit card, only to be met with an unexpected and frustrating message – “Transaction Declined: Code 93.” As a business owner...

Decline Code 51: Insufficient Funds

One of the most simple and easiest code to understand is the decline code 51 which implies insufficient funds. Let us understand the exact meaning and implications of decline code...

Decline Code 01: Refer to Card Issuer

Decline Code 01 is a common code that indicates that a credit card transaction has been declined due to a flag from the card issuer. This could be anything from...

Why Am I Receiving a Decline Code 57 Message?

You know how frustrating it can be if you’ve ever been in the middle of an online purchase only to receive a Decline Code 57 message. Have you ever wondered...

What Credit Card Decline Codes Mean?

If your business processes credit cards, you may have seen a number of payment decline codes. Declined credit cards are quite common in any business scenario, especially in B2C (business...

A Detailed Explanation of Credit Card Authorization Codes

The global scale of credit card transactions is enormous, illustrating the extent to which this form of payment has become integral to the world economy. As far as the most...

What Is a False Decline in Credit Card Processing?

In the world of credit card processing, there are many challenges that businesses must navigate. One of the most frustrating for merchants and customers alike is the issue of false...