Choose a preferred PIN and keep it safe <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n2. You have insufficient funds or already exceeded your limit <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, it is just a case of not having enough funds in your account or exceeding your limit on DoorDash cards. While limits vary by location and ranking, Dashers should imbibe the culture of checking their balance before initiating any transaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Merchant pre-authorization issues <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Another reason why DoorDash cards get declined is that some merchants carry out a pre-authorization hold before approving any transaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With pre-authorization, you can have sufficient funds in your Red Card or Dasher Direct account and still get an error message when it is time for payment. Here is how it works: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s say you want to pay $10 for gas via your Dasher Direct card, and the pre-authorization amount fixed by the fueling station is $75; you need at least $85 in your Dasher account for this payment to be successful.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other words, having just $75 (the pre-authorization fee) will result in a decline, even though that amount is sufficient for the amount of gas ($10) you wish to buy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most merchants follow this process to ensure customers have sufficient funds to cover extra expenses that may ensue. To avoid issues, visit stores that do not carry out pre-authorization holds or go with sufficient funds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. You chose the wrong payment method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As I mentioned earlier, the DoorDash Red Card is a credit card. When paying for an order with this card at a restaurant, ensure you select credit and not debit. This indicates that the card is a credit card and that the transaction will be successful.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you choose debit, the transaction will be declined. However, when the Dasher app directs you to choose debit, use the pin \u20180000\u2019 to ensure the card runs as a debit card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the Dasher Direct Visa card (which is a debit card), you only need to enter the correct PIN for your payment to be successful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Expired cards or app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You will encounter an error message if your DoorDash card has expired. While this may not be immediate, you should try to replace your card before expiry. The same rule applies to the Dasher Direct app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Updating it will save you from most forms of payment headaches, especially during emergencies. You can update your app via PlayStore or iOS store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. You\u2019re not using a no-fee ATM <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This is very similar to a pre-authorization hold. However, it only applies to Dasher Direct cards. If a Dasher wants to withdraw their earnings and decides to use a no-fee ATM, they should have no trouble cashing out because this machine does not charge for withdrawals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you have sufficient funds in your Dasher Direct account but are getting a declined error message, you are not using a no-fee ATM booth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This type of ATM charges you per withdrawal and will decline your request if your balance cannot accommodate the amount you wish to withdraw and its associated charge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Technical glitches <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Technical glitches or temporary downtime can occur at any time on DoorDash or a merchant’s app. When this happens, it usually affects all departments including payment processing systems. This may result in a decline in card transactions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You need to wait for DoorDash or a third party to fix the bug and restore normalcy before proceeding with any payment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n