Stripe decline codes

Stripe invalid_amount: what it means and how to fix it

The amount is invalid or exceeds what the issuer allows for this card.

Should you retry?

Needs customer action: retry only after they update or confirm

Common causes

  • Amount over a limit
  • Amount formatting problem

How to recover the payment

  • Check the charge amount
  • Ask the customer to contact their bank or use another card

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Other decline codes

General information based on Stripe's documented decline codes. Issuer behaviour varies. Check Stripe's current documentation for your account.