Why did I get result code 9?

A result code 9 indicates a declined transaction. This can be caused by too many parameters being passed on the transaction call or an invalid stream.

If you get result code 9, contact our Customer Service with details about the transaction that produced the error. We’ll investigate and provide you with information you can take to the financial institution that processed the transaction for further investigation.

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