Stripe decline code do_not_honor: do not honor

What stripe decline code do_not_honor means

Stripe's mapping of network code 05. The issuer declined without a specific reason.

Should you retry?

One retry after a day or two is reasonable. If it repeats, ask the customer to contact their bank or use another card.

Equivalent codes

• Mastercard / ISO 8583 response code: 05 Do not honor

Frequently asked questions

Is stripe decline code do_not_honor a soft or hard decline?

Soft decline (retryable). Stripe's mapping of network code 05. The issuer declined without a specific reason.

Should I retry a payment that failed with stripe decline code do_not_honor?

One retry after a day or two is reasonable. If it repeats, ask the customer to contact their bank or use another card.

Other Stripe decline codes

• card_velocity_exceeded Card velocity exceeded
• try_again_later Try again later
• new_account_information_available New account information available
• insufficient_funds Insufficient funds
• generic_decline Generic decline
• All decline codes

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