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How to resolve a declined payment

Steps to troubleshoot, update payment information, and ensure your reservation remains confirmed

Updated over 7 months ago

If your payment is declined after your reservation is confirmed or updated by the marina, follow the steps below to resolve the issue and pay your outstanding balance.


Step 1: Double-Check Your Payment Information

  • Ensure your credit card number is entered correctly.

  • Confirm your card has sufficient funds and has not expired.


Step 2: Contact Your Bank

  • Occasionally, your card may be incorrectly declined by your bank.

  • If your card information is correct and the payment still fails, contact your bank or credit card provider.

  • Provide them with the amount and time you attempted the charge so they can authorize the transaction.


Step 3: Update Your Payment Information

Add or Change Credit Card

Notify Marina to Manually Retry Payment

If your bank flagged the payment for fraud and you’ve approved it:

  1. Log into your Dockwa account.

  2. Select the reservation with the outstanding payment

  3. Click Message Marina

  4. Send a message requesting the marina to retry the payment


Step 4: Confirmation

  • After your payment is successfully processed, you will receive a receipt via email.


Need Additional Help?

  • If the issue persists, submit a Support Ticket here.


Following these steps ensures your payment is completed and your reservation remains confirmed.

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