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Authorize.netAuthorize 317
Expired Card (Processor)
Hard Decline
Permanent failures that should not be retried
Do Not Retry
Retry will not succeed
Description
The credit card has expired. This is a processor-issued decline confirming the card is no longer valid.
Recommended Action
Ask the customer to update their payment method with a valid card.
Common Causes
- Card expiration date has passed
- Replacement card was issued but not updated
Recovery Tips
- Use Account Updater to fetch new card credentials
- Send a dunning email prompting the customer to update their card
Quick Reference
Code
317
Category
Hard Decline
Retryable
No
Source
Authorize
Recoverability verdict
Retrying 317 will not work
This is a hard decline. Retrying code 317 will not recover the payment. But most merchants seeing this code also have soft declines they are not recovering. Check what your retry strategy is leaving behind.
Related Decline Codes
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.
6Non-Retryable
Invalid Credit Card Number
The credit card number provided is invalid. The number did not pass basic validation checks.
7Non-Retryable
Invalid Expiration Date
The credit card expiration date format is invalid.