My Payment Failed
If your tip didn't go through, here's how to troubleshoot.
Common Reasons Payments Fail
Card Declined
Your bank or card issuer may have blocked the transaction. This can happen if:
- The transaction triggered fraud protection
- You've reached your daily spending limit
- The card has expired or been replaced
- International transactions are blocked on your card
Solution: Contact your bank to authorize the transaction, or try a different payment method.
PayPal Account Issues
If paying through PayPal:
- Make sure your PayPal account is in good standing
- Verify your payment method (card or bank) is still valid
- Check you have sufficient funds or credit available
Incorrect Card Details
Double-check that you've entered:
- The correct card number
- The correct expiration date
- The correct CVV/security code
- The correct billing address
Browser or Connection Issues
Sometimes technical issues can interrupt payment:
- Clear your browser cache and cookies
- Try a different browser
- Check your internet connection
- Disable any VPN temporarily
What to Do If My Payment Fails
- Check your bank/PayPal - Sometimes the payment has actually gone through even if youβve seen an error. Check your account before trying again to avoid double-tipping.
- Wait a few minutes - If there's a temporary issue, it may resolve itself.
- Try a different payment method - If your card keeps failing, try linking a different card or paying directly from your PayPal balance.
- Try again later - If PayPal is experiencing issues, waiting an hour or two often resolves the problem.
Was I Charged Even Though My Payment Failed?
If you see a pending charge but the tip didn't appear on the creator's page:
- Pending charges often drop off within 24-48 hours
- You can also email us at support@sponsa.app with your transaction details so we can investigate further
Still Can't Pay?
If you've tried everything and still can't complete your tip:
- Email us at support@sponsa.app
- Include what error message you're seeing (a screenshot helps)
- Let us know what payment method (PayPal or Guest Checkout) you're trying to use
We'll help you figure out what's going wrong.
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