Soft decline · recoverable

reenter_transaction

Network asked the merchant to re-submit the transaction.

What just happened

Some signal got mangled mid-flight. Network requested a fresh attempt.

Retry strategy

Retry immediately or within an hour.

What to tell the customer

Your charge needs to be re-attempted. We'll handle it.

Recommended action

Auto-retry once.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "reenter_transaction" a soft or hard decline?+
It's classified as a soft decline: Temporary issue. Retry later — most resolve within 7 days with the right cadence.
Should I retry a "reenter_transaction" decline?+
Retry immediately or within an hour.
What should I tell my customer when this happens?+
Your charge needs to be re-attempted. We'll handle it.
How do I prevent this decline going forward?+
Auto-retry once.
Does Rechurn handle this decline code automatically?+
Yes. Rechurn classifies "reenter_transaction" and runs the optimal retry cadence with a personalized email sequence. Run a free audit to see how many of your failed charges are this code.