Why was my DataCamp payment declined?

Problem:

I'm trying to pay for my DataCamp subscription, but my payment keeps getting automatically canceled.

Background:

If your DataCamp subscription payment was declined, it was most likely a result of your card provider's or bank's automated precautionary measures. Other causes include: 

Payment-Specific Causes: Manage articles

  • You already have an active yearly subscription
    • If you already have an active yearly subscription, you will not be able to sign up at a different rate with the same account until that subscription expires.
  • Exceeding payment limits on your card
  • Insufficient funds
  • Your bank does not accept charges in U.S. Dollars
  • Your bank does not accept charges overseas

Other Causes:

Solution: 

To help resolve the issue, please try the following troubleshooting steps:

  • Verify payment details: Ensure that the payment information you’ve entered is accurate. Please pay special attention to your name, billing address, and email address to ensure they match what’s registered on your card.
  • Try a different payment method: If you continue to experience problems, using Google Pay, Apple Pay, or PayPal as your payment method can be a reliable alternative!
    • Please note that Google Pay, Apple Pay, and PayPal are currently unavailable for Indian subscribers, who must complete the e-mandate process.
  • Try the DataCamp mobile app: We support more payment options through the DataCamp mobile app, and you can still use your subscription on all your devices!
  • Contact your bank: It’s common for your bank to decline payments due to security measures. Contact your bank to confirm if the transaction was blocked.
  • If they assure you the payment should be successful, waiting a day or so often leads to a higher success rate before retrying.

     

Restricted Regions

Another possible reason for denial is that, as a U.S.-based company, we are bound by U.S. laws and regulations, including those related to sanctioned countries. Due to these legal obligations, we cannot access our content or services in the following regions: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Russia, Belarus, or Venezuela.