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Authorize.Net

Methods

  • Cards
  • Digital Wallets
  • Direct Debit

Authorize.Net is a payment gateway that helps merchants accept card and bank-account payments through supported merchant accounts and e‑/m‑/

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Authorize.Net
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About Authorize.Net

Product Type
Payment Processor
Foundation
1996
Company Type
private
Employees
200-500
Location
USAUSA
Channel
Online In person MOTO

Features

Gateway for online and in-person acceptance

Supports card payments via ecommerce, mobile, and compatible POS integrations. Merchant account/processor options vary by region and setup.

Authorization and transaction management

Provides tools to submit authorizations, captures, voids, and refunds. Useful for order management and payment operations workflows.

Decline and approval-rate troubleshooting signals

Surfaces common response codes and transaction details to help diagnose card declines. Can support testing and optimization with your processor.

Security and PCI support options

Offers tokenization-style features and hosted payment options that can reduce PCI scope. Security controls depend on integration method.

Authentication and verification controls

Includes verification settings (for example, AVS/CVV) and can support merchant authentication requirements based on processor/card brand rules.

Dispute and refund workflows

Helps manage refunds and transaction history needed for chargeback research. Dispute handling is typically coordinated with your processor/acquirer.

Reliability and operational tooling

Provides reporting, transaction search, and webhooks/APIs for operational visibility. Useful for monitoring and reconciliation processes.

Tip from SmartRetry If you’re seeing higher card declines, review AVS/CVV settings and decline codes with your processor first, then adjust rules to avoid over-filtering legitimate buyers.

Currencies

Processing currencies USD, CAD

Available in

Available countries
  • Global

FAQ

Statuses

Statuses - All
CodeDescriptionLevelFrequencyResolution
Response Code
1

Approved

The transaction was successfully approved. No further action required; proceed with order fulfillment.

ApprovedCommonT0
2

Declined

The transaction was declined by the issuing bank or processor. Ask the customer to contact their bank or use a different payment method.

DeclinedCommonT2
3

Error

A processing error occurred. Review the reason code (transactionResponse.messages.code) for more detail and retry or correct the request.

ErrorOccasionalT0
4

Held for Review

The transaction has been held for manual review by the Advanced Fraud Detection Suite (AFDS). Merchant must review and approve or void it.

ProcessingOccasionalT1
Transaction Response Reason Code
6

Invalid Card Number

The credit card number is invalid. Ask the customer to verify and re-enter the card number.

Error, DeclinedCommonT0
7

Invalid Expiration Date

The credit card expiration date is invalid or formatted incorrectly.

Error, DeclinedCommonT0
8

Card Expired

The credit card has expired. The customer must use a current, valid card.

DeclinedCommonT3
9

Invalid ABA Code

The bank routing (ABA) number is invalid. Verify the routing number.

Error, DeclinedOccasionalT0
10

Invalid Account Number

The bank account number is invalid. Have the customer verify their account number.

Error, DeclinedOccasionalT0
11

Duplicate Transaction

A duplicate transaction was submitted within a short time window. Space out identical transaction attempts.

ErrorOccasionalT0
17

Card Type Not Accepted

The merchant account does not accept this card type (e.g., Discover, Amex). Update accepted card types in the merchant settings.

Error, DeclinedOccasionalT3
18

ACH Not Accepted

The merchant account is not configured to accept ACH/eCheck transactions.

ErrorOccasionalT1
19

Processing Error – Retry

A general processing error occurred. Retry the transaction after a brief delay.

ErrorOccasionalT0
27

AVS Mismatch

The transaction was declined because of an AVS mismatch. The address provided does not match the billing address of the cardholder.

DeclinedCommonT0
36

Settlement Failed

The authorization was approved but settlement failed. Contact the processor.

ErrorRareT1
41

Decline – Fraud Filter

Declined by the AFDS fraud filter. Review fraud settings or whitelist the transaction if legitimate.

Declined, ErrorOccasionalT1
44

CVV Decline

The card security code (CVV2/CVC2) does not match. Ask the customer to re-enter the CVV code.

DeclinedCommonT0
45

AVS and CVV Mismatch

Both the billing address and CVV failed verification. Consider blocking further attempts from this card.

DeclinedOccasionalT0
47

Settlement Amount Exceeds Auth

The settlement amount is greater than the originally authorized amount. Adjust the capture amount.

ErrorOccasionalT0
49

Amount Exceeds Maximum

The transaction amount exceeds the maximum allowed per-transaction limit.

Error, DeclinedOccasionalT1
50

Awaiting Settlement – Cannot Refund

The transaction is awaiting settlement and cannot be refunded yet. Wait for settlement before issuing a refund.

ErrorOccasionalT0
51

Refund Exceeds Original

The sum of all credits against this transaction is greater than the original transaction amount.

ErrorOccasionalT0
52

Authorized – Client Not Notified

Transaction was authorized but the client could not be notified via relay response. It will not be settled.

ErrorRareT1
53

Invalid ACH Transaction Type

The transaction type is not valid for ACH (eCheck) transactions.

ErrorOccasionalT0
54

Refund Criteria Not Met

The referenced transaction does not meet the criteria for issuing a credit (e.g., it was declined or voided).

ErrorOccasionalT0
55

Refund Exceeds Original (Sum)

The total of all credits against the referenced transaction would exceed the original debit amount.

ErrorOccasionalT0
56

Credit Cards Not Accepted

The merchant does not accept credit card transactions.

ErrorRareT3
57

Processing Error (57–63)

General processing errors (57–63). Retry the transaction or contact the processor.

ErrorOccasionalT0
65

CVV Mismatch – Velocity

Transaction declined because the CVV did not match. Recommend verifying card details or using a different card.

DeclinedOccasionalT0
66

Cannot Accept Transaction

The transaction cannot be accepted for processing at this time (e.g., velocity, compliance).

Error, DeclinedOccasionalT1
78

Invalid Card Code

The card security code (CVV) submitted is invalid.

Error, DeclinedOccasionalT0
90

ACH Not Accepted (System)

ACH transactions cannot be accepted on this system.

ErrorRareT3
104

Under Review – AFDS

Transaction is under review by the fraud detection system. Merchant must manually approve or void.

ProcessingOccasionalT1
105

Under Review – IP Address

Transaction flagged and held for review based on IP address criteria.

ProcessingOccasionalT1
106

Under Review – Shipping/Billing Mismatch

Transaction held for review due to a mismatch between shipping and billing addresses.

ProcessingOccasionalT1
107

Under Review – Shipping Address

Transaction flagged for review based on shipping address criteria.

ProcessingOccasionalT1
108

Under Review – Email

Transaction held due to email address fraud filter trigger.

ProcessingOccasionalT1
109

Under Review – Authorized Amount

Transaction held for review based on authorized amount thresholds.

ProcessingOccasionalT1
110

Under Review – Quantity

Transaction held for review due to unusual item quantity.

ProcessingOccasionalT1
127

AVS Mismatch – Advanced

Advanced AVS mismatch. Review and fine-tune AVS filters in the merchant account.

DeclinedOccasionalT0
130

Merchant Account Closed

The merchant account has been closed and cannot process transactions.

ErrorRareT1
141

Decline – Fraud (AFDS)

Transaction declined by the Advanced Fraud Detection Suite. Review fraud filter thresholds.

Declined, ErrorOccasionalT1
145

Decline – Fraud (AFDS + AVS/CVV)

Declined by AFDS combined with AVS/CVV failure. High-risk indicator; do not retry.

Declined, ErrorOccasionalT1
165

Decline – Fraud (AFDS Override)

Transaction declined due to AFDS override. Adjust fraud filter settings if this is a false positive.

Declined, ErrorRareT1
191

Decline – Velocity (AFDS)

Transaction declined because velocity limits set in AFDS were exceeded.

Declined, ErrorOccasionalT1
193

Under Review – Recurring

A recurring transaction is under review. Review before allowing settlement.

ProcessingOccasionalT1
200

Decline – Bank Code 200

Processor-level decline (code 200–224). These codes correspond to specific issuer-returned decline reasons such as do-not-honor, insufficient funds, or card restrictions.

DeclinedCommonT2
237

Referenced Transaction Expired

The referenced transaction has expired and can no longer be used for a capture, void, or refund.

ErrorOccasionalT0
243

Recurring Not Allowed for eCheck Type

Recurring billing is not allowed for the specified eCheck.Net type.

ErrorRareT1
248

Invalid Check Number

The check number provided is invalid.

ErrorRareT0
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