💳 My card was declined. Why does the bank say the transaction is pending?

Even if a transaction is declined on our end, your bank or card issuer may still show it as "pending" for a short time. This is a temporary authorization hold — it does not mean the charge went through. These typically disappear from your statement within a few business days, depending on your bank's processing time. If the charge still appears after 5–7 days, we recommend contacting your bank directly for clarification. We did not receive any money and, unfortunately, are not able to control how long your bank takes to release your funds back into your account.