Decline code 65 — Exceeds frequency limit / SCA required
Mastercard response code 65.
Code
65 MastercardMeaning
Exceeds frequency limit / SCA required
Type
soft decline
Retry?
Yes, with 3DS
What to do
In the EEA Mastercard uses 65 as the "soft decline" for missing SCA. Retry the payment with 3DS.
Tell the customer
“Please authenticate this payment with your bank.”