List of ErrorsThe payment failed because debit authorizations have been stopped on the card. This happens when the customer requested to stop all debit transactions, the bank imposed a block, the card is inactive or closed, or fraud prevention measures were triggered.
gateway.transaction_authorization.debit_authorization_stopped
Recommended Customer Message
All transactions on this card have been stopped. Contact your bank to restore authorization, and try again.Root Cause
- Customer requested stop: The customer has instructed their bank to halt all debit authorizations on the card.
- Bank imposed block: The issuing bank has stopped all debit transactions due to security concerns, account issues, or regulatory restrictions.
- Card marked inactive or closed: The card has been deactivated or is no longer valid for transactions.
- Fraud prevention measures: The bank halted debit transactions after detecting suspicious activity.
Troubleshooting and Solutions
- Advise the customer to contact their bank to restore debit authorization or issue a new card if needed.
- Suggest the customer try using an alternative payment method to complete the transaction.
- Retry the transaction only after the customer confirms that debit authorization has been restored.
- Clearly inform the customer about the reason for the decline and guide them through the resolution process.
- Implement system checks to alert customers of authorization issues before transaction attempts.
- If caused by a fraud alert, implement 3D Secure authentication to reduce fraud and have the customer confirm their purchase with the bank.