Error Code 2901 | Payment declined

Industry

Gaming

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Last Updated

Feb 25, 2026

Summary

This code indicates that a payment attempt was declined during transaction processing.

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What This Code Means

Error Code 2901 appears when a platform cannot complete a transaction due to a declined payment authorization. The decline occurs during validation or authorization, not after a confirmed charge. This code does not indicate an account ban or permanent restriction. Payment status remains unresolved until confirmed by the platform. The issue may be temporary or policy-based.

Where Users Usually See This Code

Checkout or purchase confirmation screens
Subscription renewal attempts
In-game store transactions

Why This Code Appears

Authorization declined during processing
Transaction validation failed
Temporary payment processing issue

What Typically Happens Next

Purchase does not complete
Content or subscription is not activated
Retry may be required later

What This Code Is Not

It is not a permanent account restriction
It is not a server outage
It is not a license error

Troubleshooting Checklist

□ Review transaction status
□ Monitor account purchase history
□ Retry the transaction later

Notes And Edge Cases

Some declines are temporary and resolve without changes. Regional processing rules may affect outcomes.

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