ServTrackr Logo
ServTrackr
Pricing
Log InSign Up

Resolving Payment Processing Issues

Troubleshoot and fix common payment processing errors and declined transactions.

By Jeff McKinley•Last updated: January 2025

Declined Cards

Common reasons for card declines and solutions:

  • Insufficient Funds: Customer needs to use a different card
  • Incorrect Card Info: Verify card number, expiration, and CVV
  • Bank Fraud Alert: Customer should contact their bank
  • Expired Card: Request updated card information
  • Address Mismatch: Verify billing address matches card

Payment Failures

If payments fail to process:

  • Check your internet connection
  • Verify payment gateway is connected
  • Ensure payment gateway credentials are current
  • Try processing the payment again
  • Check payment gateway status page
  • Contact support if issue persists

Missing Payments

If a payment was processed but not showing:

  • Allow 24-48 hours for payment to appear
  • Check your payment gateway dashboard
  • Verify the payment wasn't refunded
  • Look for the transaction in payment reports
  • Force a sync with your payment processor
  • Contact support with transaction ID

Processing Refunds

How to issue refunds:

  • Go to the payment record in the invoice
  • Click "Refund" button
  • Enter refund amount (full or partial)
  • Add reason for refund
  • Confirm the refund
  • Customer receives refund in 5-10 business days

Related articles