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

Error List in PDF Format

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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