Sage Error 57

Many users of Sage have written to us that they have faced Sage Error 57 and are looking for quick and easy solutions. We know, it can be really annoying to encounter such errors if you are in the middle of something important. If you are also troubled by this error, we can be of great help. In this blog, we are going to discuss what this error is all about, why it occurs and how to resolve it. 

Let’s proceed then!

First things first! Let’s first understand what this error is all about.

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What is the Sage Error 57?

The Sage Error 57 is one of the many ‘decline errors’ related to transactions and payments. In case a user comes across a decline error they should assume the error as an error relating to financial institutions. You may come across this error when you are using a credit or debit card to make a payment through the Sage platform. When this error occurs, you will receive an error message that your transaction has been denied and your bank is not willing to process the concerned transaction.

Reasons for Occurrence of the Sage Error 57

Many technical issues may contribute to occurrence of the Sage Error 57. Some of these are mentioned below-

• The card may have got expired or canceled
• The user may not have activated the card
• The card is not current on payments
• The spending limit for the credit/debit card may have been exceeded
• Some fraudulent activity has been tried with the card
• Wrong card details may have been provided by the processor
• The card may have got damaged
• The card reader may not have been working properly

How to Fix the Sage Error 57?

If you are receiving the Sage decline code 57, you need to get in touch with the issuing bank/ financial institution of your debit or credit card and request them to allow the transaction. The bank/ financial institution may decline the transaction if they find any issue with the safety of the institution. Any fault in the security system of the institution might lead to decline errors. Often, financial institutions decline transactions due to issues such as failing to perform the correct procedure, failing to provide authenticated security information or if the institution suspects an unauthorized transaction. You should enquire with them and ask for solutions. If they are convinced or any issue at their end is solved, they will allow the processing of the card. If the issue is still not resolved, you may use another form of payment.

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Conclusion

We hope the above discussion would help you get a fair idea of what Sage error 57 is all about, why it occurs and how to resolve it. If you are still having any issues related to the payment system in Sage 50, we would advise you to consult with the experts.

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