Stripe decline code
invalid_expiry_yearThe expiration year is invalid, typically because it is in the past or is not a valid 4-digit year.
Type
Recoverable
Frequency
Rareinvalid_expiry_year usually indicates either a data entry problem or a card that expired. If the year is in the past, the code is functionally equivalent to expired_card; if the value is malformed, it is an integration bug.
Do not retry with the same data. Request a new card.
Ask the customer to re-enter their card with a current expiration date.
Permanent issue. The card cannot be charged. Customer must provide a new payment method.
Not exactly. expired_card is returned when a valid year has simply passed. invalid_expiry_year is returned when the value itself is malformed or cannot be parsed.
How Rebounce handles invalid_expiry_year
Rebounce classifies every failed payment by its Stripe decline code and applies the optimal recovery strategy automatically. For invalid_expiry_year, that means a limited retry window combined with customer outreach. Multi-channel follow-up through email, SMS, WhatsApp, and in-app banners ensures the customer actually sees the message.