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.
Primary source: Stripe’s official decline codes reference
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- The stored card details are out of date after a reissue.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.
Retrying won't fix this code — the customer has to act. Recoverly's approve-first sequence emails the customer a Stripe-hosted payment page where they can update their card in one click. Recoverly never charges or retries cards itself.
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Written by the Recoverly team · Published June 25, 2026 · Last reviewed July 17, 2026
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