Stripe Error incorrect_cvc: Incorrect CVC

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The issuer rejected the security code. Let the customer re-enter it; test with card 4000 0000 0000 0127.

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{
  "error": {
    "code": "incorrect_cvc",
    "decline_code": "incorrect_cvc",
    "doc_url": "https://stripe.com/docs/error-codes/incorrect-cvc",
    "message": "Your card's security code is incorrect.",
    "param": "cvc",
    "type": "card_error"
  }
}

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Last verified 2026-10-09 · Source: Stripe OpenAPI spec + decline codes + webhook docs · Official docs ↗ · ~4,400 searches/mo