Common Decline
Codes
Here are some of the more common decline codes and
how to address them.
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Response Code
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Terminal Response
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Action to Take
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1 |
Call Center |
Call for voice Authorization.
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2 |
Call Center 02 |
Call for voice Authorization.
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4 |
Hold - Call
04 |
Retain the
card and call voice authorization for more information. |
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5 |
Decline 05 |
Do Not Honor. You can
call voice authroization for more information. |
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6 |
Decline AVS |
Error. There was an
issue with some AVS information not macthing. |
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41 |
Hold - Call 41 |
Lost card, pick up.
Call the issuing bank of the card for more information.
Stolen card, pick up. |
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43 |
Hold - Call 43 |
Call the issuing bank
of the card for more information. |
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51 |
Declined 51 |
Insufficient Funds |
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Pinnacle Processing Group, Inc.
a registered ISO/MSP of
Merrick Bank, South Jordan, Utah.
FDIC Insured.

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