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What is a hard decline?

hard de - cline
noun

A hard decline, in the context of payment processing and financial transactions, refers to a situation where the authorization for a transaction has been definitively rejected and cannot be remedied by attempting the transaction again. When a payment is met with a hard decline, it means that the transaction has been permanently unsuccessful, and there are fundamental issues preventing it from going through.

How does a hard decline work?

This can happen for reasons such as stolen or lost cards, or account closure. It's important to note that attempting to retry such transactions will not change the outcome. In such cases, it's best to explore alternative payment options or contact our support team for assistance.