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Authorize.netAuthorize 316
Invalid Expiration Date (Processor)
Hard Decline
Permanent failures that should not be retried
Do Not Retry
Retry will not succeed
Description
The credit card expiration date is invalid. This is a processor-issued decline.
Recommended Action
Ask the customer to verify their card expiration date.
Common Causes
- Expiration date failed processor-level validation
- Date format mismatch at the processor
Recovery Tips
- Send a dunning email requesting updated card details
Quick Reference
Code
316
Category
Hard Decline
Retryable
No
Source
Authorize
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