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Braintree (PayPal)2059
Address Verification Failed
Hard Decline
Permanent failures that should not be retried
Do Not Retry
Retry will not succeed
Description
PayPal was unable to verify that the transaction qualifies for Seller Protection because the address was improperly formatted. The customer should contact PayPal for more information or use a different payment method.
Recommended Action
Ask the customer to verify their address or use a different payment method.
Common Causes
- Billing address improperly formatted
- Address does not match records
Recovery Tips
- Ensure address fields are clearly labelled
Quick Reference
Code
2059
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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