Decline code 94: duplicate transaction

What decline code 94 means

The network or issuer has already seen this transaction. Usually caused by a retry with the same trace number or reference.

Should you retry?

Do not resend as is. Check whether the original attempt actually approved before generating a new transaction reference.

Equivalent codes

• Stripe decline code: duplicate_transaction

Frequently asked questions

Is decline code 94 a soft or hard decline?

Informational. The network or issuer has already seen this transaction. Usually caused by a retry with the same trace number or reference.

Should I retry a payment that failed with decline code 94?

Do not resend as is. Check whether the original attempt actually approved before generating a new transaction reference.

Other response codes

• 83 Fraud / security
• 85 Not declined (verification only)
• 91 Issuer or switch inoperative
• 92 Unable to route transaction
• 96 System malfunction
• 51 Insufficient funds
• 61 Exceeds withdrawal amount limit
• 65 Exceeds withdrawal frequency limit
• All decline codes

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