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Stripeinvalid_cvc
Invalid 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
- CVC does not match card records
- CVC field left blank or partially entered
Recovery Tips
- Ensure CVC field validation on your payment form
- Show visual guide for CVC location
Quick Reference
Code
invalid_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
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