Stripe decline code
invalid_expiry_month
The expiration month submitted with the card isn't valid — for example a month outside 01–12, or one that has already passed.
Why it happens
- The customer mistyped the expiry month.
- The stored card details are out of date after a reissue.
- The wrong card's details were entered.
Should you retry it?
No — the customer must update their card
Re-charging the same invalid expiry will keep failing. The customer needs to re-enter correct card information.
How to recover it
Prompt the customer to re-enter their card on a secure update page so a valid expiry is captured.
Recoverly does not retry this code. It triggers the reminder sequence with a Stripe-hosted card-update page so the customer can add a working card in one click.
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Related decline codes
Recoverly retries up to 4 times within 30 days. This page is informational and not affiliated with Stripe.