Troubleshooting error 202: Invalid expiration date

If you encounter an error message stating “202: Invalid Expiration Date.”, it means the following:

• The expiration date entered does not match the date on file with your card issuer, or the date provided is no longer valid.

This issue typically occurs when:

• The expiration date is entered incorrectly or does not match the physical card.
• The card has expired and is no longer valid for transactions.
• Browser autofill is submitting outdated or incorrect expiration details.

How to troubleshoot payment error code 202

Do the following to troubleshoot:

• Verify the expiration date
  Check the expiration date printed on your physical card and enter it exactly as shown in MM/YY format.
• Use a valid, non-expired card
  If your card has expired, use a different active card or wait until you receive your replacement card.
• Update your payment method
  If you have received a replacement card, remove the old payment method and add the new card with the updated expiration date.
• Disable browser autofill
  Turn off autofill for payment details to prevent incorrect or outdated expiration dates from being submitted.
• Re-add your payment method
  Remove the existing card from your billing settings and add it again from scratch to ensure all details are correct.
• Clear browser data and retry
  Clear your browser’s cache and cookies, then attempt the transaction again to avoid issues caused by cached form data.