Stripe uses HTTP response status codes to indicate the success or failure of your API requests. If your request fails, Stripe returns an error using the appropriate status code.

In general, there are three status code ranges you can expect:

• 2xx success status codes confirm that your request worked as expected
• 4xx error status codes indicate an error because of the information provided (e.g., a required parameter was omitted)
• 5xx error status codes are rare and indicate an error with Stripe’s servers

Some 4xx errors that could be handled programmatically (e.g., a card is declined) include an error code—a short string with a brief explanation—as a value for code. Below is a list of possible error codes that can be returned, along with additional information about how to resolve them. For your convenience, these types of errors also include the doc_url attribute with a direct link to the specific error code it corresponds to.

account_already_exists

The email address provided for the creation of a deferred account already has an account associated with it. Use the OAuth flow to connect the existing account to your platform.

account_country_invalid_address

The country of the business address provided does not match the country of the account. Businesses must be located in the same country as the account.

account_invalid

The account ID provided as a value for the Stripe-Account header is invalid. Check that your requests are specifying a valid account ID.

account_number_invalid

The bank account number provided is invalid (e.g., missing digits). Bank account information varies from country to country. We recommend creating validations in your entry forms based on the bank account formats we provide.

alipay_upgrade_required

This method for creating Alipay payments is not supported anymore. Please upgrade your integration to use Sources instead.

amount_too_large

The specified amount is greater than the maximum amount allowed. Use a lower amount and try again.

amount_too_small

The specified amount is less than the minimum amount allowed. Use a higher amount and try again.

api_key_expired

The API key provided has expired. Obtain your current API keys from the Dashboard and update your integration to use them.

balance_insufficient

The transfer or payout could not be completed because the associated account does not have a sufficient balance available. Create a new transfer or payout using an amount less than or equal to the account’s available balance.

bank_account_exists

The bank account provided already exists on the specified Customer object. If the bank account should also be attached to a different customer, include the correct customer ID when making the request again.

bank_account_unusable

The bank account provided cannot be used for payouts. A different bank account must be used.

bank_account_unverified

Your Connect platform is attempting to share an unverified bank account with a connected account.

bitcoin_upgrade_required

This method for creating Bitcoin payments is not supported anymore. Please upgrade your integration to use Sources instead.

card_declined

The card has been declined. When a card is declined, the error returned also includes the decline_code attribute with the reason why the card was declined. Refer to our decline codes documentation to learn more.

charge_already_captured

The charge you’re attempting to capture has already been captured. Update the request with an uncaptured charge ID.

charge_already_refunded

The charge you’re attempting to refund has already been refunded. Update the request to use the ID of a charge that has not been refunded.

charge_disputed

The charge you’re attempting to refund has been charged back. Check the disputes documentation to learn how to respond to the dispute.

charge_expired_for_capture

The charge cannot be captured as the authorization has expired. Auth and capture charges must be captured within seven days.

country_unsupported

Your platform attempted to create a custom account in a country that is not yet supported. Make sure that users can only sign up in countries supported by custom accounts.

coupon_expired

The coupon provided for a subscription or order has expired. Either create a new coupon, or use an existing one that is valid.

customer_max_subscriptions

The maximum number of subscriptions for a customer has been reached. Contact us if you are receiving this error.

email_invalid

The email address is invalid (e.g., not properly formatted). Check that the email address is properly formatted and only includes allowed characters.

expired_card

The card has expired. Check the expiration date or use a different card.

incorrect_address

The card’s address is incorrect. Check the card’s address or use a different card.

incorrect_cvc

The card’s security code is incorrect. Check the card’s security code or use a different card.

incorrect_number

The card number is incorrect. Check the card’s number or use a different card.

incorrect_zip

The card’s ZIP code is incorrect. Check the card’s ZIP code or use a different card.

instant_payouts_unsupported

The debit card provided as an external account does not support instant payouts. Provide another debit card or use a bank account instead.

invalid_card_type

The card provided as an external account is not a debit card. Provide a debit card or use a bank account instead.

invalid_charge_amount

The specified amount is invalid. The charge amount must be a positive integer in the smallest currency unit, and not exceed the minimum or maximum amount.

invalid_cvc

The card’s security code is invalid. Check the card’s security code or use a different card.

invalid_expiry_month

The card’s expiration month is incorrect. Check the expiration date or use a different card.

invalid_expiry_year

The card’s expiration year is incorrect. Check the expiration date or use a different card.

invalid_number

The card number is invalid. Check the card details or use a different card.

invalid_source_usage

The source cannot be used because it is not in the correct state (e.g., a charge request is trying to use a source with a pending, failed, or consumed source). Check the status of the source you are attempting to use.

invoice_no_customer_line_items

An invoice cannot be generated for the specified customer as there are no pending invoice items. Check that the correct customer is being specified or create any necessary invoice items first.

invoice_no_subscription_line_items

An invoice cannot be generated for the specified subscription as there are no pending invoice items. Check that the correct subscription is being specified or create any necessary invoice items first.

invoice_not_editable

The specified invoice can no longer be edited. Instead, consider creating additional invoice items that will be applied to the next invoice. You can either manually generate the next invoice or wait for it to be automatically generated at the end of the billing cycle.

invoice_upcoming_none

There is no upcoming invoice on the specified customer to preview. Only customers with active subscriptions or pending invoice items have invoices that can be previewed.

livemode_mismatch

Test and live mode API keys, requests, and objects are only available within the mode they are in.

missing

Both a customer and source ID have been provided, but the source has not been saved to the customer. To create a charge for a customer with a specified source, you must first save the card details.

order_creation_failed

The order could not be created. Check the order details and then try again.

order_required_settings

The order could not be processed as it is missing required information. Check the information provided and try again.

order_status_invalid

The order cannot be updated because the status provided is either invalid or does not follow the order lifecycle (e.g., an order cannot transition from created to fulfilled without first transitioning to paid).

order_upstream_timeout

The request timed out. Try again later.

out_of_inventory

The SKU is out of stock. If more stock is available, update the SKU’s inventory quantity and try again.

parameter_invalid_empty

One or more required values were not provided. Make sure requests include all required parameters.

parameter_invalid_integer

One or more of the parameters requires an integer, but the values provided were a different type. Make sure that only supported values are provided for each attribute. Refer to our API documentation to look up the type of data each attribute supports.

parameter_invalid_string_blank

One or more values provided only included whitespace. Check the values in your request and update any that contain only whitespace.

parameter_invalid_string_empty

One or more required string values is empty. Make sure that string values contain at least one character.

parameter_missing

One or more required values are missing. Check our API documentation to see which values are required to create or modify the specified resource.

parameter_unknown

The request contains one or more unexpected parameters. Remove these and try again.

payment_method_unactivated

The charge cannot be created as the payment method used has not been activated. Activate the payment method in the Dashboard, then try again.

payouts_not_allowed

Payouts have been disabled on the connected account. Check the connected account’s status to see if any additional information needs to be provided, or if payouts have been disabled for another reason.

platform_api_key_expired

The API key provided by your Connect platform has expired. This occurs if your platform has either generated a new key or the connected account has been disconnected from the platform. Obtain your current API keys from the Dashboard and update your integration, or reach out to the user and reconnect the account.

postal_code_invalid

The ZIP code provided was incorrect.

processing_error

An error occurred while processing the card. Check the card details are correct or use a different card.

product_inactive

The product this SKU belongs to is no longer available for purchase.

rate_limit

Too many requests hit the API too quickly. We recommend an exponential backoff of your requests.

resource_already_exists

A resource with a user-specified ID (e.g., plan or coupon) already exists. Use a different, unique value for id and try again.

resource_missing

The ID provided is not valid. Either the resource does not exist, or an ID for a different resource has been provided.

routing_number_invalid

The bank routing number provided is invalid.

secret_key_required

The API key provided is a publishable key, but a secret key is required. Obtain your current API keys from the Dashboard and update your integration to use them.

sepa_unsupported_account

Your account does not support SEPA payments.

shipping_calculation_failed

Shipping calculation failed as the information provided was either incorrect or could not be verified.

sku_inactive

The SKU is inactive and no longer available for purchase. Use a different SKU, or make the current SKU active again.

state_unsupported

Occurs when providing the legal_entity information for a U.S. custom account, if the provided state is not supported. (This is mostly associated states and territories.)

tax_id_invalid

The tax ID number provided is invalid (e.g., missing digits). Tax ID information varies from country to country, but must be at least nine digits.

taxes_calculation_failed

Tax calculation for the order failed.

testmode_charges_only

Your account has not been activated and can only make test charges. Activate your account in the Dashboard to begin processing live charges.

tls_version_unsupported

Your integration is using an older version of TLS that is unsupported. You must be using TLS 1.2 or above.

token_already_used

The token provided has already been used. You must create a new token before you can retry this request.

token_in_use

The token provided is currently being used in another request. This occurs if your integration is making duplicate requests simultaneously.

transfers_not_allowed

The requested transfer cannot be created. Contact us if you are receiving this error.

upstream_order_creation_failed

The order could not be created. Check the order details and then try again.

url_invalid

The URL provided is invalid.