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Braintree (PayPal)2074
Funding Instrument in the PayPal Account Was Declined by the Processor or Bank
Hard Decline
Permanent failures that should not be retried
Do Not Retry
Retry will not succeed
Description
The customer's payment method associated with their PayPal account was declined. Reach out to the customer for more information or a different payment method.
Recommended Action
Ask the customer to update their PayPal funding source or use a different payment method.
Common Causes
- PayPal-linked card or bank account declined
Recovery Tips
- Ask the customer to update their PayPal payment method
Quick Reference
Code
2074
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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