Stripe decline codes

Stripe invalid_number: what it means and how to fix it

The card number is not a valid card number.

Should you retry?

Needs customer action: retry only after they update or confirm

Common causes

  • Typo
  • Number fails the Luhn check

How to recover the payment

  • Re-enter the number
  • Use Stripe Elements for live validation

See how much failed payments cost you

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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.