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Braintree (PayPal)Braintree 2036
Authorization Could Not Be Found
Technical
System or connectivity issues
Do Not Retry
Retry will not succeed
Description
An error occurred when trying to process the authorization. This response could indicate an issue with the customer's card or that the processor doesn't allow this action.
Recommended Action
Contact Braintree support for more information.
Common Causes
- Authorization record not found
- Processor does not allow this action
Recovery Tips
- Contact Braintree support
Quick Reference
Code
2036
Category
Technical
Retryable
No
Source
Braintree
Recoverability verdict
Retrying 2036 will not work
This is a hard decline. Retrying code 2036 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.
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