Stripe decline code
invalid_expiry_year
The expiration year submitted with the card isn't valid, or is already in the past.
Why it happens
- The customer mistyped the expiry year.
- The saved card details weren't updated after a reissue.
- The wrong card was entered.
Should you retry it?
No — the customer must update their card
The same invalid year can't be charged no matter how many retries. The customer must provide correct card details.
How to recover it
Send a secure card-update link so the customer can enter a card with a valid expiry.
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.