When Stripe returns decline code try_again_later, it means: issuer temporarily unable to process. This is classified as a soft decline in the IssuerTemporary subcategory. This type of decline is typically recoverable with the right timing and approach.
LostChurn automatically retries after issuer temporary errors clear, typically within 2-24 hours. We use exponential backoff with jitter to avoid overwhelming the issuer, and route retries through optimal network paths for maximum approval rates.
Wait 12 hours before the first retry. Use up to 3 retry attempts with increasing intervals. Best retry windows: early morning (6-8 AM) in the customer's timezone, or 1-2 days after common payroll dates.
The code try_again_later is also returned by 1 other payment processor:
LostChurn detects try_again_later declines in real time and applies the optimal recovery strategy — no manual intervention needed.
