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StripeStripe incorrect_cvc
Incorrect CVC
Hard Decline
Permanent failures that should not be retried
Do Not Retry
Retry will not succeed
Description
The CVC number is incorrect.
Recommended Action
Ask the customer to retry with the correct CVC.
Common Causes
- Typo when entering CVC
- Customer confused CVC with PIN
- Card details entered from memory incorrectly
Recovery Tips
- Provide clear instructions about where to find the CVC
- Show a visual guide for CVC location on the card
Quick Reference
Code
incorrect_cvc
Category
Hard Decline
Retryable
No
Source
Stripe
Recoverability verdict
Retrying incorrect_cvc will not work
This is a hard decline. Retrying code incorrect_cvc 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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card_not_supportedNon-Retryable
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do_not_try_againNon-Retryable
Do Not Try Again
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duplicate_transactionNon-Retryable
Duplicate Transaction
A transaction with identical amount and card information was submitted very recently.