{
  "is": "issue",
  "title": "Elevated authorization declines",
  "body": "\n  \u003cspan class=\"faded\"\u003e(15:13 UTC — Aug 2)\u003c/span\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolved\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e - The issue has been resolved and authorizations have returned to normal. We are continuing to monitor.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"faded\"\u003e(14:51 UTC — Aug 2)\u003c/span\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvestigating\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e - We are seeing elevated authorization declines caused by an issue with an upstream provider, which is causing unexpected declines for a small number of cardholders. Declines began at 12:30 UTC. We are investigating with the provider.\u003c/p\u003e\n",
  "createdAt": "2026-08-02 12:30:00 +0000 UTC",
  "lastMod": "2026-10-16 23:28:35 -0400 -0400",
  "permalink": "https://status.rain.xyz/issues/2026-08-02-elevated-authorization-declines/",
  "severity": "disrupted",
  "resolved": true,
  "informational": false,
  "resolvedAt": "2026-08-02T15:13:00Z",
  "affected": ["Authorizations"],
  "filename": "2026-08-02-elevated-authorization-declines.md"
}