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Stripetestmode_decline
Test Mode Decline
Technical
System or connectivity issues
Do Not Retry
Retry will not succeed
Description
A Stripe test card number was used.
Recommended Action
Use a genuine card instead of a test card number.
Common Causes
- Test card number used in live/production mode
Recovery Tips
- Ensure you are using real card numbers in production
- Check that your integration is pointed at live keys, not test keys
Quick Reference
Code
testmode_decline
Category
Technical
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.
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