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Why was my card declined?

If your card payment was declined, don’t worry, it’s usually something simple. Here's how to check what happened and what you can do to resolve it.

How to check the decline reason

  • You’ll usually get a mobile app notification explaining why the transaction was declined.
  • Open the Soldo mobile or web app and look for the red “Declined” label on the transaction.
  • Tap the transaction to see more details about why it failed.

Common reasons for card declines

Not enough funds

Your wallet may not have enough funds to cover the payment.

Contactless limit reached

After a number of consecutive contactless payments, you’ll need to use chip and PIN before you can tap again.

Incorrect PIN

If you enter the wrong PIN three times, your card will be locked.

Card or wallet limits

Your company might set limits on spending types, amounts, or countries.

Card not activated, expired or blocked

  • If your card has expired or is inactive, it won't work until replaced or activated.
  • Check your card status in the app. If it’s blocked, you may be able to unblock it yourself.

Need help with a specific transaction?

If you’ve checked the above and still need help:

  • Tap on the declined transaction in the mobile app.
  • Scroll down and tap Having issues? Tell us.
  • Select Declined payment then select Report declined payment.
Tip: You can report a declined payment directly from both the mobile and web apps.

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