Understanding decline codes for donations

When processing donations, transactions can be declined for numerous reasons. While we may not always know the exact cause, we strive to provide supporters and organizations with the most informative explanation possible.

It's important to understand that we can only relay the message received from the bank or payment processor. These decline reasons vary in specificity. Some are quite vague, such as "Do Not Honor," while others are more specific, like "Insufficient Funds." The level of detail provided ultimately depends on the issuing bank.

For a comprehensive list of decline codes and their meanings, please refer to Stripe’s decline codes article. This resource can help you better understand the various reasons a transaction might be declined.