- Common reasons a payment fails<\/a><\/li>
- Quick fixes to try<\/a><\/li>
- 3D Secure \/ OTP issues<\/a><\/li>
- Cross-border \/ non-local-currency cards<\/a><\/li>
- How refunds work<\/a><\/li>
- Refund timeline<\/a><\/li>
- When to contact Tutorac Support<\/a><\/li>
- FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Common reasons a payment fails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Insufficient funds<\/strong> — not enough balance \/ available credit on the card.<\/li>
- Card expired<\/strong> — old card still saved in your profile.<\/li>
- Bank declined<\/strong> — issuer flagged the transaction as risky (e.g., first cross-border charge).<\/li>
- 3D Secure (3DS) failed<\/strong> — OTP or in-app approval not completed, wrong code, or session timed out.<\/li>
- AVS mismatch<\/strong> — billing address on Tutorac doesn’t match the address on file with your card issuer.<\/li>
- Daily \/ per-transaction limit hit<\/strong> — some banks cap online or international spend.<\/li>
- International \/ online transactions disabled<\/strong> — many cards (India debit cards in particular) have these off by default.<\/li>
- Currency block<\/strong> — some cards are restricted to local-currency only and will reject a $ charge if you’re on a non-India Tutorac account, or vice versa.<\/li>
- Network glitch<\/strong> — intermittent issue; retry usually works.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nQuick fixes to try<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Retry once<\/strong> — many declines are transient.<\/li>
- Try a different card<\/strong> — add it via Profile → Card Details<\/a> and pay with it.<\/li>
- Check your billing address<\/strong> — make sure it matches your card’s registered address.<\/li>
- Enable international \/ cross-border payments<\/strong> — in your bank’s app, turn on online and international usage for the card. Especially relevant for India-issued cards being charged in $, or non-India cards being charged in ₹.<\/li>
- Raise transaction \/ daily limits<\/strong> — same place in your bank’s app.<\/li>
- Call your bank<\/strong> — if they explicitly declined, only they can clear it.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
3D Secure \/ OTP issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Most online card payments require 3D Secure (OTP code or in-app approval). This is enforced by the card networks worldwide — India has stricter RBI-mandated rules, but Visa Secure \/ Mastercard Identity Check apply in most countries. Common pitfalls:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- OTP not delivered<\/strong> — phone signal issue or wrong number on file with your bank. Update with your bank, then retry.<\/li>
- OTP entered too late<\/strong> — the session timed out. Start the payment again.<\/li>
- OTP wrong<\/strong> — double-check the number from your latest SMS, not an old one.<\/li>
- App-based approval<\/strong> — some banks ask you to approve in their app instead of OTP; check the app for a pending request.<\/li>
- 3DS challenge skipped<\/strong> — some US cards rarely show OTP for low-value charges, but still get declined invisibly by the issuer; call the bank to whitelist Tutorac.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cross-border \/ non-local-currency cards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tutorac bills in your account’s currency — ₹ for India accounts, $ for all other accounts<\/strong>. If your card is issued in a different country \/ currency:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The card must allow cross-border \/ international transactions. Many India-issued debit cards have this disabled by default — enable it via your bank’s app or call them.<\/li>
- Your bank will convert at its own FX rate when posting the charge. You may see a small foreign-exchange or markup fee on the statement.<\/li>
- If the charge currency is blocked by your bank’s card profile (e.g., a domestic-only debit card), the charge will be declined — use a credit card or a debit card with cross-border enabled.<\/li>
- A $ Tutorac charge on a non-USD card is normal and not a sign of fraud — it’s how the global account is billed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How refunds work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Refunds come back to the original payment method, in the same currency as the charge<\/strong> — never to a different card or to a wallet. The refunded amount depends on why the refund is happening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Failed transaction<\/strong> — if the bank charged you but the payment didn’t go through on Tutorac, the bank usually auto-reverses within a few days. No action needed on Tutorac’s side.<\/li>
- Cancelled milestone<\/strong> — refund is calculated per the Cancellation by Learner \/ by Tutor rules in the User Agreement (based on % of the milestone completed).<\/li>
- Released payment<\/strong> — once released, the milestone is final and is not part of the standard refund flow.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If your original payment was in $ and your card is in another currency, the bank may use a different FX rate for the refund than the original charge — meaning the refund amount in your local currency might be slightly different from what you originally paid. This is normal bank behaviour, not a Tutorac shortfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Refund timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Tutorac side<\/strong> — initiates the refund within 1–2 business days of approval.<\/li>
- Bank side<\/strong> — typically 5–10 business days for the credit to show on your statement (varies by issuer).<\/li>
- International cards<\/strong> — sometimes longer due to cross-border processing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If 10 business days have passed and you don’t see the credit, share the refund reference (from Tutorac) with your bank — they can trace it on their end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When to contact Tutorac Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- You were charged but the milestone shows unpaid for more than 24 hours.<\/li>
- A refund hasn’t arrived after 10 business days.<\/li>
- You see a payment on your card statement you don’t recognise.<\/li>
- The Release Payment button doesn’t work after multiple tries.<\/li>
- Any other payment-related dispute.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
When contacting Support, include: batch name, milestone number, transaction date \/ amount + currency (₹ or $), the last 4 digits of the card, and any error message you saw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
My bank shows the money was debited but Tutorac says payment failed. What happened?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bank temporarily held the amount but the authorisation didn’t complete on Tutorac’s side. The hold drops off automatically within a few days — no separate refund needed. If it doesn’t, contact your bank with the transaction reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can I get a refund to a different card or method?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
No. Refunds always go to the original payment method, in the original currency. If that card is no longer active (lost, expired, closed account), contact your bank — they usually still route the refund to your linked bank account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is Tutorac trying to charge me in $ when I’m paying with an INR card (or vice versa)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The charge currency is determined by the country on your Tutorac account, not by the card’s currency. India accounts are charged in ₹; all other countries in $. Your bank handles the FX automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can I dispute a payment with my bank instead of Tutorac?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Try Tutorac Support first — chargebacks are slower, can have fees, and may freeze your Tutorac account while under review. Most issues are resolved faster on-platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Will a failed payment cancel my contract?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
No, a failed payment doesn’t cancel anything. The milestone stays pending — just retry payment with the same or a different card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What if my tutor cancels a milestone after I’ve paid?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tutorac applies the “Cancellation by Tutor” refund rules in the same currency you paid — typically you get back most or all of the milestone amount depending on how much was already taught. See the Tutorac User Agreement for the exact split.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRelated articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- How to add or remove a payment card on Tutorac<\/a><\/li>
- How payments work on Tutorac: milestones, escrow, and releasing funds<\/a><\/li>
- Where to find invoices, receipts, and payment history<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- How payments work on Tutorac: milestones, escrow, and releasing funds<\/a><\/li>
- How to add or remove a payment card on Tutorac<\/a><\/li>
- Bank side<\/strong> — typically 5–10 business days for the credit to show on your statement (varies by issuer).<\/li>
- Cancelled milestone<\/strong> — refund is calculated per the Cancellation by Learner \/ by Tutor rules in the User Agreement (based on % of the milestone completed).<\/li>
- Failed transaction<\/strong> — if the bank charged you but the payment didn’t go through on Tutorac, the bank usually auto-reverses within a few days. No action needed on Tutorac’s side.<\/li>
- OTP entered too late<\/strong> — the session timed out. Start the payment again.<\/li>
- Try a different card<\/strong> — add it via Profile → Card Details<\/a> and pay with it.<\/li>
- Card expired<\/strong> — old card still saved in your profile.<\/li>
- Quick fixes to try<\/a><\/li>