Why does Venmo say transaction declined try again later?

This error message means Venmo is or was experiencing technical issues. If you tried to make a payment or bank transfer, check your transaction history in the app to determine if it was successful. If it failed, please try again later.

How do you fix Venmo there was an issue with your payment?

If your bank or card issuer is declining the transaction, Venmo cannot see specifics about the decline or override it. You can also try using a different payment method for the payment, like a different card. If you’ve checked with your bank or card provider, we recommend trying the payment later.