Error codes
Decline code `do_not_honor`
Description
“Do not honor” is a generic decline code that the issuing bank sends to the business during a transaction. It means that the bank is not willing to accept the transaction.
Status
Soft decline
Processor
Stripe
Next steps
When a bank chooses not to accept a transaction, it issues a “do not honor” decline code. The code itself doesn’t specify the reason for refusal, but depending on the situation there are many potential reasons: Insufficient funds, Suspicious activity, Exceeding daily limit, Incorrect card details, Other account issues
