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Authorize.netAuthorize 254
Declined After Manual Review
Fraud/Security
Suspected fraudulent activity or security blocks
Do Not Retry
Retry will not succeed
Description
The transaction was held for review and subsequently declined after manual review by the merchant.
Recommended Action
The transaction was manually declined. Contact the customer if the decline was made in error.
Common Causes
- Merchant manually declined the transaction during review
- Fraud concerns identified during manual inspection
Recovery Tips
- If declined in error, process a new transaction
- Contact the customer to resolve any issues
Quick Reference
Code
254
Category
Fraud/Security
Retryable
No
Source
Authorize
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