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Visa Network Response CodesN7
Decline for CVV2 Failure
Fraud/Security
Suspected fraudulent activity or security blocks
Do Not Retry
Retry will not succeed
Description
The transaction was declined specifically because the CVV2 (card verification value) does not match the issuer's records.
Recommended Action
Ask the cardholder to re-enter the CVV2 from the back of their card. Do not retry with the same incorrect CVV2.
Common Causes
- CVV2 entered incorrectly
- Card number and CVV2 mismatch
- Cardholder using a virtual or replacement card with a different CVV2
Recovery Tips
- Ask the cardholder to verify the 3-digit CVV2 on the back of their card
- Ensure the card number and CVV2 correspond to the same card
- Request an alternative payment method if verification continues to fail
Quick Reference
Code
N7
Category
Fraud/Security
Retryable
No
Source
Visa
Related Decline Codes
04Non-Retryable
Pick Up Card
The issuing bank requests that the card be captured. The card is not necessarily fraudulent but the issuer does not want it used. No reattempts are permitted.
07Non-Retryable
Pick Up Card (Fraud)
The issuing bank requests that the card be captured due to suspected fraud on the account. No reattempts are permitted.
12Non-Retryable
Invalid Transaction
The transaction type is not valid or not supported for this card. The issuer will never approve this specific transaction. No reattempts are permitted.
14Non-Retryable
Invalid Account Number
The card number does not correspond to any existing account. The card may have been mistyped, or the account may no longer exist. Visa categories this as both 1 (never approve) and 3 (revalidate data).
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