Stripe decline codes

Stripe invalid_expiry_month: what it means and how to fix it

The expiry month entered is not valid.

Should you retry?

Needs customer action: retry only after they update or confirm

Common causes

  • Typo
  • Month outside 01 to 12

How to recover the payment

  • Prompt the customer to re-enter the expiry date

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Other decline codes

General information based on Stripe's documented decline codes. Issuer behaviour varies. Check Stripe's current documentation for your account.