Why is my card being declined?
Common reasons include incorrect PIN being entered, insufficient available balance or your card is blocked.
Common reasons include:
- Incorrect PIN entered
- Insufficient available balance
- Your card is blocked
- Too many consecutive contactless transactions (you may need to insert your card and enter your PIN)
Which platform are you using?
You can check the reason for a declined transaction in your desktop Centtrip account.
- Sign in and select View Transactions
- Use the Select Card dropdown to pick the relevant card.
- Choose the transaction currency and select SUBMIT
- Scroll down to view transactions for that card. Declined transactions will be highlighted red.
- Locate the relevant transaction and click to show more details.
- The reason will appear under Declined Amount.

Try Using Chip and PIN
If your contactless, Apple Pay or Google Pay transaction is declined, insert your card into the card reader and complete the transaction using Chip and PIN. This is often required as a security check and should restore your ability to make contactless and digital wallet payments.
Check your available funds
Open the Centtrip app to make sure you have enough available funds to complete the transaction.
Check your card limits
Review your card limits in the Centtrip app to ensure you haven't reached your spending limits.
Please try the following steps, or contact Centtrip support using the details below.
Try Using Chip and PIN
If your contactless, Apple Pay or Google Pay transaction is declined, insert your card into the card reader and complete the transaction using Chip and PIN. This is often required as a security check and should restore your ability to make contactless and digital wallet payments.
Check your available funds
Open the Centtrip app to make sure you have enough available funds to complete the transaction.
Check your card limits
Review your card limits in the Centtrip app to ensure you haven't reached your spending limits.
Still having trouble?
If your card is still being declined after trying the steps above, please contact our support team for further assistance.
London Office:
+44 (0)20 3735 1735
help@centtrip.com
Amsterdam Office:
+31 (0)20 808 0411
help@centtrip.com
Florida Office:
+1-929-930-3383
Toll Free (USA) +1-833-426-1492
help@centtrip.com