Stripe decline code

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The issuer asked for the transaction to be submitted again — a temporary, retryable condition rather than a hard decline.

Primary source: Stripe’s official decline codes reference

Why it happens

  • A transient error on the issuer side.
  • A momentary processing problem during authorization.
  • Temporary network or issuer load.

Should you retry it?

Yes — retrying usually recovers it

The issuer itself asked to resubmit, so retrying the same card promptly is the right move.

How to recover it

Retry on a short schedule. Customer outreach is usually unnecessary unless it keeps failing.

Stripe's own retries usually clear temporary errors like this. Recoverly watches what's left: if the invoice is still unpaid after Stripe's retry schedule ends, it opens a case and — with your approval — emails the customer a Stripe-hosted payment page to finish the payment.

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Written by the Recoverly team · Published June 25, 2026 · Last reviewed July 17, 2026

Recoverly finds invoices Stripe’s retries left unpaid and — with your approval — sends payment-update emails, then verifies what actually came back. This page is informational and not affiliated with Stripe.