Failed Payment Recovery
Recover failed payments by following up with users who abandoned carts due to payment errors and guiding them to complete their orders.
What is a Failed Payment Recovery Campaign?
Failed Payment Recovery campaigns are triggered when a customer’s payment fails or they abandon checkout mid-transaction. By sending quick, clear reminders with a direct retry link, brands can recover revenue that might otherwise be lost due to technical issues or customer hesitation.
Why Failed Payment Recovery Matters
Challenges
Opportunities
Outcomes
Higher Revenue Recovery from Payment Issues
Reduced Cart Abandonment Due to Technical Problems
Improved Customer Experience During Checkout Difficulties
Who is it for?
Audience
Exclusions
How it Plays Out
A sample sequence for this use case.
Your cart misses you! You left something behind — checkout now and we'll sweeten the deal → [CTA]
Hey [Name], your cart's still waiting! Grab it before it's gone → [Link]
Don't let these slip away - your cart items are still available → [Complete Purchase]
Final reminder: Complete your purchase before items sell out → [Checkout Now]
Best Practices
- Send follow-up messages within 1-2 hours of payment failure while purchase intent remains strong and cart contents are still relevant.
- Provide clear guidance on resolving common payment issues rather than just asking customers to try again without assistance.
- Offer alternative payment methods or customer support to help overcome specific payment barriers customers encountered.
Failed Payment Recovery Examples & Prompts
Channel Examples
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FAQs
How do failed payment recovery campaigns differ from regular cart abandonment campaigns?
Failed payment recovery campaigns target customers who actively tried to complete purchases but encountered technical issues, while cart abandonment targets customers who stopped before attempting payment. Payment failures typically have higher recovery rates since intent was demonstrated.
What timing works best for failed payment recovery messages?
Send initial follow-ups within 1-2 hours of payment failure while customers still remember the purchase attempt and cart contents remain relevant. Quick response shows attentiveness to customer issues.
Should failed payment recovery campaigns offer alternative payment methods?
Yes, providing multiple payment options helps overcome specific payment barriers customers encountered. Offer credit cards, digital wallets, bank transfers, or other methods that might work better for individual customers.
How do you identify whether cart abandonment was due to payment failure versus other reasons?
Track checkout funnel steps to identify where customers dropped off. Payment failures typically occur during or immediately after payment submission, while other abandonment happens earlier in the checkout process.
What metrics measure failed payment recovery campaign effectiveness?
Track payment retry rates, successful completion rates after follow-up, revenue recovered from failed payments, and customer satisfaction with payment support. Monitor whether payment assistance leads to improved checkout completion rates.