A
Authorize.netAuthorize 8
Expired Card
Hard Decline
Permanent failures that should not be retried
Do Not Retry
Retry will not succeed
Description
The credit card has expired. The expiration date on file is in the past.
Recommended Action
Ask the customer to provide updated card details with a valid expiration date.
Common Causes
- Card expiration date has passed
- Replacement card issued but payment method not updated
Recovery Tips
- Use Account Updater to automatically fetch new card credentials
- Send a dunning email prompting the customer to update their payment method
- Proactively notify customers before cards expire
Quick Reference
Code
8
Category
Hard Decline
Retryable
No
Source
Authorize
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4Non-Retryable
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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
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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.
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