Last updated: Jul 2, 2026, 3:40 PM
What does the "Card is unauthorized" error message mean for a credit card payment?
If a guest encounters a card unauthorized error on Toast Online Ordering, it's often caused by a simple typing error. Ask them to carefully review their card number, expiration date, and billing details before resubmitting the payment.
For more information about card payments that can't be processed on the POS, see our platform guide: Card declined message reference.