Additional Resources
This page can be used as an easy reference for error and response codes, and other information that may prove useful as you set up and maintain your reseller account.
Errors By Code
AVS Result Codes
The following is a list of result codes for the Address Verification System (AVS) and what each one indicates. The codes listed in the Code column are the most common responses, but depending on the platform being used, codes listed in the Alternates column may be received.
| Code | Alternates | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| YYY | Y, YYA, YYD | Address: Match & 5 Digit Zip: Match |
| NYZ | Z | Address: No Match & 5 Digit Zip: Match |
| YNA | A, YNY | Address: Match & 5 Digit Zip: No Match |
| NNN | N, NN | Address: No Match & 5 Digit Zip: No Match |
| YYX | X | Address: Match & 9 Digit Zip: Match |
| NYW | W | Address: No Match & 9 Digit Zip: Match |
| XXW | Card Number Not On File | |
| XXU | Address Information not verified for domestic transaction | |
| XXR | R, U, E | Retry / System Unavailable |
| XXS | S | Service Not Supported |
| XXE | Address Verification Not Allowed For Card Type | |
| XXG | G,C,I | Global Non-AVS participant |
| YYG | B, M | International Address: Match & Zip: Not Compatible |
| GGG | D | International Address: Match & Zip: Match |
| YGG | P | International Address: No Compatible & Zip: Match |
CVC/CVV2 Result Codes
The following is a list of result codes for the CVV2/CVC2/CID verification system and what each one indicates.
The card security codes are 3 or 4 digit codes printed or embossed on Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover cards. These codes are also referred to as CVV2, CVC, CSC or CCID. Their purpose is to provide additional protection against fraudulent card use. Below is a list of possible result codes.
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M | Match |
| N | No Match |
| P | Not Processed |
| S | Should be on card but not so indicated |
| U | Issuer Not Certified |
| X | No response from association |
| (blank) | No CVV2/CVC data available for transaction. |
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