Shopify Card Declined at Checkout

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Read the decline code

   1. Open the order in Orders and check the transaction details, then Settings > Payments for gateway logs.
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Ask the customer to retry

   1. Try another card or wallet (Shop Pay, PayPal), confirm billing address and CVV, and call the bank to approve the charge.
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. 3. Isolate your store

   1. Switch on test mode with the bogus gateway to see whether the checkout itself works, then turn it off.
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. 4. Disable recent checkout apps

   1. Turn off recently added checkout apps or customizations one at a time and retest.
   Did this fix it? Yes No

5. 5. Review Shopify Payments settings

   1. Check Settings > Payments for fraud-filter and CVV/AVS settings that may be rejecting valid cards.
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Customers see 'Your card was declined' or payment fails silently, while others pay fine.

Why it happens

• Bank fraud filter or insufficient funds
• Wrong CVV, expiry or billing address
• Gateway misconfiguration
• Checkout app or script error
• Shopify Payments risk settings

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