A
Adyen16
Shopper Cancelled
Unknown
Unclassified or source-specific codes
Do Not Retry
Retry will not succeed
Description
The shopper cancelled the transaction before completing it.
Recommended Action
No action needed — the customer chose to cancel. They can retry when ready.
Common Causes
- Shopper abandoned checkout
- Shopper cancelled payment authentication
Recovery Tips
- Consider sending an abandoned cart/payment reminder email
Quick Reference
Code
16
Category
Unknown
Retryable
No
Source
Adyen
Related Decline Codes
5Non-Retryable
Blocked Card
The card used for the transaction is blocked and therefore unusable.
6Non-Retryable
Expired Card
The card used for the transaction has expired and is therefore unusable.
8Non-Retryable
Invalid Card Number
The specified card number is incorrect or invalid.
10Non-Retryable
Not Supported
The shopper's bank does not support or does not allow this type of transaction.
Automate Payment Recovery for Adyen
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