The amount exceeds the allowed limit. Advise the customer to try again with a reduced amount or a different payment method.
Recommended Customer Message
The payment amount exceeds the allowed limit. Try again with a lower amount or a different payment method.
Root Cause
Bank-imposed restrictions: Some banks enforce strict maximum limits for security reasons.
Gateway or merchant configurations: The payment gateway or merchant account settings define maximum allowable transaction amounts.
Regulatory limits: Gateways impose transaction limits based on merchant configurations and regulatory requirements.
Troubleshooting and Solutions
Review your transaction limits across all payment gateways and payment methods.
Communicate with your payment gateway representatives to understand your current limits and the process for requesting increases.
Inform customers proactively if a transaction cannot be processed due to limit constraints and guide them on alternative payment methods or splitting payments.