Visa 12.2
Incorrect Transaction Code
Category: Processing Errors Workflow: Collaboration
Merchant response window
30 days
Workflow
Collaboration
What triggers it
Incorrect transaction code submitted in authorization.
What to check first — evidence for representment
Processing-stage error; acquirer typically resolves.
Confidence: high.
Sourced from PaymentBrief's Visa reference article. Reason-code definitions and timelines change — verify against your scheme documentation or acquirer portal before acting.
Full reference
Visa Reason Codes: The Complete VCR Map