List of ErrorsAdditional authentication is required to proceed. This happens when regulatory requirements like PSD2 mandate Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), the transaction is flagged as high-risk, or the customer has not completed required identity verification steps.
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Additional authentication is required. Follow the provided instructions to complete the operation.Root Cause
- Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) required: Regulatory requirements like PSD2 mandate additional authentication for certain transactions.
- 3D Secure authentication pending: The transaction requires the customer to complete a verification step through their bank or payment provider.
- High-risk transaction flagged: The payment gateway or issuer flagged the transaction for additional security verification due to its risk profile.
- Incomplete identity verification: The customer has not yet completed all required identity verification steps.
Troubleshooting and Solutions
- Ask the customer to follow the on-screen instructions or authentication prompts to complete the verification process.
- For pending invoices, send a 'Pay Now' link via email and guide the customer to use it to complete 3DS and pay pending invoices.
- If authentication fails, advise the customer to try again or contact their bank for assistance.
- Recommend using a different payment method that does not require additional authentication, if available.
- Ensure that your payment integration supports required authentication flows like 3D Secure.
- Clearly inform customers in advance if additional authentication will be required for smoother transaction completion.