If your payment card is being declined on PhotosShoot, don't worry — this is usually a quick fix. Here are the most common causes and solutions.
1. Disable your VPN This is the most common cause of declined payments. Stripe's fraud detection flags transactions where your IP location doesn't match your card's billing country. Turn off any VPN or proxy and try again.
2. Enable international transactions Some banks block international or online subscriptions by default. Log in to your banking app or call your bank to:
3. Try a different card or payment method If you have another card (different bank or card type), try that instead. PhotosShoot also accepts PayPal, iDEAL, and other methods via Stripe.
4. Check card details Make sure the card number, expiry date, CVV, and billing postcode are all entered correctly. Even a single digit error will cause a decline.
5. Prepaid or virtual cards Prepaid cards and some virtual cards don't support recurring billing. Use a standard debit or credit card for subscriptions.
6. Insufficient funds Ensure your card has enough available credit or balance to cover the subscription charge.
Still not working? Contact your bank directly to ask why the transaction is being declined — they can often approve it on the spot. You can also contact PhotosShoot support with the error message you're seeing.