Error codes
Soft decline
Stripe
invalid_expiry_month
The expiration month is invalid.
What does invalid_expiry_month mean?
The invalid_expiry_month decline is returned when the expiration month value is malformed — not a valid number between 1 and 12, or missing entirely.
Is it a soft or hard decline?
invalid_expiry_month is a soft decline. The card itself is typically valid; only the data entry needs correction.
Common root causes
Customer mistyped the expiry month
Integration bug submitting wrong field value
Expiry entered as text ("January") instead of number (01)
Stored card data corrupted
Recommended recovery steps
Prompt the customer to re-enter the correct expiry month
Use Stripe Elements for real-time expiry validation
Use network tokens which automatically update expiry data
Consider wallet payments that avoid manual expiry entry
How FlyCode handles invalid_expiry_month
FlyCode uses account updater services and network tokens to keep expiry data accurate and current for recurring subscription charges, minimizing expiry-related declines.
What does invalid_expiry_month mean?
The invalid_expiry_month decline is returned when the expiration month value is malformed — not a valid number between 1 and 12, or missing entirely.
Is it a soft or hard decline?
invalid_expiry_month is a soft decline. The card itself is typically valid; only the data entry needs correction.
Common root causes
Customer mistyped the expiry month
Integration bug submitting wrong field value
Expiry entered as text ("January") instead of number (01)
Stored card data corrupted
Recommended recovery steps
Prompt the customer to re-enter the correct expiry month
Use Stripe Elements for real-time expiry validation
Use network tokens which automatically update expiry data
Consider wallet payments that avoid manual expiry entry
How FlyCode handles invalid_expiry_month
FlyCode uses account updater services and network tokens to keep expiry data accurate and current for recurring subscription charges, minimizing expiry-related declines.
What does invalid_expiry_month mean?
The invalid_expiry_month decline is returned when the expiration month value is malformed — not a valid number between 1 and 12, or missing entirely.
Is it a soft or hard decline?
invalid_expiry_month is a soft decline. The card itself is typically valid; only the data entry needs correction.
Common root causes
Customer mistyped the expiry month
Integration bug submitting wrong field value
Expiry entered as text ("January") instead of number (01)
Stored card data corrupted
Recommended recovery steps
Prompt the customer to re-enter the correct expiry month
Use Stripe Elements for real-time expiry validation
Use network tokens which automatically update expiry data
Consider wallet payments that avoid manual expiry entry
How FlyCode handles invalid_expiry_month
FlyCode uses account updater services and network tokens to keep expiry data accurate and current for recurring subscription charges, minimizing expiry-related declines.
Understanding This Decline Code
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does invalid_expiry_month mean?
Should I retry invalid_expiry_month?
Only after correcting the expiry value. Retrying with the same invalid data will continue to fail.
How does FlyCode avoid expiry errors?
FlyCode uses account updater services to keep stored card details current, minimizing expiry-related declines on long-term subscribers without customer intervention.
