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Authorize.netAuthorize 193
Transaction Under Review
Soft Decline
Temporary failures that may succeed on retry
Do Not Retry
Retry will not succeed
Description
The transaction is currently under review by the fraud detection system. It has not been approved or declined yet.
Recommended Action
Check the transaction status in your Authorize.net dashboard. Approve or decline the transaction manually.
Common Causes
- Fraud Detection Suite (FDS) flagged the transaction for manual review
- Transaction characteristics triggered a review threshold
Recovery Tips
- Review the transaction in the Merchant Interface
- Approve legitimate transactions promptly to avoid customer delays
Quick Reference
Code
193
Category
Soft Decline
Retryable
No
Source
Authorize
Related Decline Codes
2Retryable
Declined
The transaction has been declined by the issuer. This is the most common generic decline code and does not provide a specific reason.
3Retryable
Referral - Call Issuer
The transaction was declined with a referral to a voice authorization center. The issuer wants a phone call to authorize the transaction.
4Non-Retryable
Pick Up Card
The issuer has flagged this card for pickup. This typically indicates the card has been reported lost, stolen, or is associated with fraud.
5Non-Retryable
Invalid Amount
The transaction amount is invalid. A valid numeric amount is required.
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