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# What happens if a bidder’s card is declined? 

## Learn how to handle unpaid invoices.

First, try to reach the bidder with the declined card. Cards are usually declined because a bank flags the charge as suspicious, or the bidder went over their credit limit and needed to add a new card. 

If the bidder doesn’t answer any attempts at contact, you can always sell an item to the under bidder. 

[**CLICK HERE**](https://support.auctionninja.com/knowledge/vendor-resources-under-bidder?hsLang=en) for a detailed description of that process. 

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