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Stripeincorrect_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
Related Decline Codes
card_not_supportedNon-Retryable
Card Not Supported
The card does not support this type of purchase.
currency_not_supportedNon-Retryable
Currency Not Supported
The card does not support the specified currency.
do_not_try_againNon-Retryable
Do Not Try Again
The card was declined for an unknown reason.
duplicate_transactionNon-Retryable
Duplicate Transaction
A transaction with identical amount and card information was submitted very recently.
Automate Payment Recovery for Stripe
Slicker automatically handles decline codes like incorrect_cvc by intelligently retrying at the optimal time based on the decline reason.