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generic_decline

Generic decline. The card was declined for an unknown reason. Stripe's own Radar rules can also produce this code.

Will retrying the charge work?

Sometimes. Retry a couple of times over several days, but email the customer in parallel.

What to do about it

Retry later and email the customer. If you see a spike, check whether a Radar rule is blocking legitimate renewals.

What to tell your customer

The payment was declined. Try again or update your card.

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