revocation_of_authorization
Recurring authorization for THIS merchant was revoked.
What just happened
Cardholder specifically told their bank to stop recurring charges from your business.
Retry strategy
Stop. Retrying after revocation triggers chargebacks and fines.
What to tell the customer
You revoked recurring charges with us. To restart, please add a new card and re-authorize.
Recommended action
Halt automation. Email customer to confirm intent and offer easy re-authorization.
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Frequently asked questions
Is "revocation_of_authorization" a soft or hard decline?+
It's classified as a hard decline: Permanent issue with the card. Retries will keep failing — you need a new payment method from the customer.
Should I retry a "revocation_of_authorization" decline?+
Stop. Retrying after revocation triggers chargebacks and fines.
What should I tell my customer when this happens?+
You revoked recurring charges with us. To restart, please add a new card and re-authorize.
How do I prevent this decline going forward?+
Halt automation. Email customer to confirm intent and offer easy re-authorization.
Does Rechurn handle this decline code automatically?+
Yes. Rechurn classifies "revocation_of_authorization" 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.