Decline Code 93: Transaction can’t be completed—violation of law

The decline code 93 Transaction can’t be completed—violation of law, indicates that the transaction attempted with the credit card has been flagged because it would potentially violate legal regulations. This could involve a range of issues from attempting transactions that are not allowed under the law of a particular jurisdiction to sanctions or restrictions specific to certain types of transactions or entities. The decline code 93 is a safeguard put in place by financial institutions to prevent illegal activities through financial transactions. If the Transaction can’t be completed—violation of law code 93 appears, the transaction will not be processed, and both the merchant and cardholder are advised to seek more information from their bank or financial provider to understand the specific legal restriction impacting the transaction.