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Why did I get API error code 10204?

API error code 10204 indicates that a reference transaction or billing update was attempted with a closed or restricted PayPal account.

If you’ve received this error code, inform your customer that their PayPal transaction was declined and that they should contact our Customer Service for further assistance.

See the Developer Portal for a complete list of NVP/SOAP API error codes.

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