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Paysafe · Error Code

# Paysafe Error Code 3005: Invalid CVV Value

An incorrect CVV value was submitted. Verify and re-enter the card security code. HTTP 400.

## What it means

Paysafe error code 3005 indicates that the card security code (CVV, CVC, or CVD) submitted with the transaction is incorrect, missing, or malformed. This triggers an HTTP 400 error because the card verification check failed during the validation or authorization step. The payment request was rejected because the provided code did not match the issuer's expected value or violated formatting rules.

## Classification & retryability

hardtechnicalRetryable: conditional

Do not automatically retry this transaction with the exact same payment data. A retry will only be successful after the customer corrects the CVV input and a new, valid 3- or 4-digit code is submitted.

## Common causes

* The cardholder accidentally entered the wrong 3- or 4-digit security code during checkout.
* The cvd parameter in the Paysafe API request was submitted as an empty value or missing entirely.
* Alphabetical or non-numeric characters were mistakenly passed in the CVV field.
* The CVV data was improperly formatted or truncated during transmission from the merchant to Paysafe.

## How to resolve it

To resolve error 3005, the transaction must be resubmitted with a corrected and valid security code. Verify that the CVV field is populated with exactly 3 or 4 numeric digits only. If the transaction continues to fail after re-entry, the customer should be prompted to use an alternative payment method rather than repeatedly retrying the same card.

### For merchants

Update your front-end checkout validation to ensure the CVV field only accepts 3 or 4 numeric digits before the form can be submitted. Verify that your API integration correctly passes this data to the Paysafe 'cvd' parameter without dropping or corrupting it. Do not configure this error for automated smart retries, as it requires manual cardholder intervention to correct.

### For customers

Check the back of your Visa, Mastercard, or Discover card (or the front of your American Express card) for the 3- or 4-digit security code. Carefully re-enter this code on the checkout page, ensuring there are no spaces or letters, and try submitting the payment again. If the payment still declines, try using a different card.

## Sources

* [Paysafe Developer](https://developer.paysafe.com/en/api-docs/payments-api/add-payment-methods/cards/card-errors/)
* [Paysafe Developer](https://developer.paysafe.com/fileadmin/content/pdfs/Error%5FTroubleshooting%5FCC%5FWS.pdf)

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