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Braintree (PayPal)2008
Card Account Length Error
Hard Decline
Permanent failures that should not be retried
Do Not Retry
Retry will not succeed
Description
The submitted card number does not include the proper number of digits. Have the customer attempt the transaction again — if the decline persists, the customer will need to contact their bank.
Recommended Action
Ask the customer to verify the card number length and re-enter.
Common Causes
- Missing digits in card number
- Extra digits entered
Recovery Tips
- Validate card number length on input
Quick Reference
Code
2008
Category
Hard Decline
Retryable
No
Source
Braintree
Related Decline Codes
2004Non-Retryable
Expired Card
The card is expired. The customer will need to use a different payment method.
2005Non-Retryable
Invalid Credit Card Number
The customer entered an invalid payment method or made a typo in their credit card information. Have the customer correct their payment information and attempt the transaction again — if the decline persists, they will need to contact their bank.
2006Non-Retryable
Invalid Expiration Date
The customer entered an invalid payment method or made a typo in their card expiration date. Have the customer correct their payment information and attempt the transaction again — if the decline persists, they will need to contact their bank.
2007Non-Retryable
No Account
The submitted card number is not on file with the card-issuing bank. The customer will need to contact their bank.
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