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List of ErrorsThe payment was declined and the bank is requesting that the customer contact them directly. This typically indicates that additional verification is required or there are account-specific issues that need to be resolved before the transaction can be processed.
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The payment couldn't be completed. Please try a different payment method or contact your bank for more informationRoot Cause
- Insufficient information from the issuer: The customer's bank did not provide a detailed decline reason.
- Additional verification required: The customer may need to approve or authenticate the transaction.
- Account-specific issues: Issues such as holds, restrictions, or blocks on the customer's account that are not disclosed in the gateway response.
Troubleshooting and Solutions
- Inform the customer that their payment requires additional action to complete.
- Ask the customer to contact their bank for more information about the payment failure.
- Ask the customer to confirm if any security holds, verification steps, or card restrictions need to be resolved.
- Retry the payment after the customer addresses any issues with their bank.
- Provide alternative payment options if the problem persists.