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Braintree (PayPal)Braintree 2048
Invalid Amount
Technical
System or connectivity issues
Retryable
This decline may succeed on retry
Description
The authorized amount is set to zero, is unreadable, or exceeds the allowable amount. Make sure the amount is greater than zero and in a suitable format.
Recommended Action
Verify the amount is greater than zero and properly formatted, then retry.
Common Causes
- Zero or negative amount
- Amount format error
- Amount exceeds allowable limit
Recovery Tips
- Check the amount formatting
- Verify the amount is within acceptable bounds
Quick Reference
Code
2048
Category
Technical
Retryable
Yes
Source
Braintree
Recoverability verdict
2048 is often recoverable
Payments failing with code 2048 are often recoverable with the right retry timing and routing. Slicker recovers up to 70% of soft declines with smart retries.
Related Decline Codes
2000Retryable
Do Not Honor
The customer's bank is unwilling to accept the transaction. The customer will need to contact their bank for more details regarding this generic decline.
2001Retryable
Insufficient Funds
The account did not have sufficient funds to cover the transaction amount at the time of the transaction — subsequent attempts at a later date may be successful.
2002Retryable
Limit Exceeded
The attempted transaction exceeds the withdrawal limit of the account. The customer will need to contact their bank to change the account limits or use a different payment method.
2003Retryable
Cardholder's Activity Limit Exceeded
The attempted transaction exceeds the activity limit of the account. The customer will need to contact their bank to change the account limits or use a different payment method.