Stripe decline codes

Stripe processing_error: what it means and how to fix it

An error occurred while processing the card. It is usually temporary.

Should you retry?

Soft decline: retrying later can work

Common causes

  • Temporary processing issue
  • Network glitch

How to recover the payment

  • Retry the charge, usually after a short delay
  • Contact Stripe if it persists

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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.