Troubleshooting PayPal transaction declined

If you encounter an error message stating “Transaction declined by PayPal.”, it means the following:

• PayPal has actively declined the transaction, preventing the payment from being completed using your PayPal account.

This issue typically occurs when:

• PayPal’s internal risk or security systems have flagged the transaction.
• Your PayPal account has limitations, restrictions, or unresolved actions.
• There is an issue with your linked funding source, such as insufficient funds or an expired card.

How to troubleshoot PayPal transaction declined error

Follow these steps to troubleshoot:

• Check your PayPal account notifications
  Log in to your PayPal account and review any alerts, notifications, or messages in the Resolution Center for details about why the transaction was declined.
• Verify account status
  Ensure your PayPal account does not have any limitations, restrictions, or pending actions that need to be resolved before payments can be processed.
• Confirm your funding source
  Check that your linked credit card, debit card, or bank account is active, not expired, and has sufficient funds or available credit.
• Retry using a direct payment method
  If you need to complete the purchase immediately, use a credit or debit card directly instead of PayPal.
• Retry the transaction
  After addressing any PayPal account or funding source issues, return to the billing page and attempt the payment again.
• Contact PayPal support
  If you prefer to continue using PayPal, contact PayPal customer support to understand the specific reason for the decline and resolve any underlying issues.