Reason Code DA: Declined Authorization

The merchant completed a transaction even after the authorization request was declined.

The merchant:

• The merchant tries to force, override or force a transaction after a declined authorization request.
• The merchant fails to obtain authorization.
• The merchant tries multiple times to charge a card that’s declined.
  

• If the card is declined, request the customer for an alternate payment method.
• Carefully train staff for proper procedures of getting authorization.