Stripe Billing errorStripe: invoice_payment_intent_requires_action

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Why the invoice payment needs action, and the fix

1. 01

   The card issuer asked for authentication

   “Payment can be completed using the PaymentIntent associated with the invoice.” Stripe, Error codes (invoice_payment_intent_requires_action)

   The customer has to complete the extra step themselves. Pass the client secret of the PaymentIntent on the invoice to the front end and let the customer complete it there.

2. 02

   The app doesn’t handle next actions

   “Verify that you’re handling next actions, such as authentication.” Stripe, Strong Customer Authentication (failed payments)

   If the code treats requires_action as a failure, the customer never gets the authentication step. Handle the next action instead of retrying the same charge.

3. 03

   The renewal ran while the customer was away

   “Some payments might require manual customer intervention, like those that use 3D Secure or the Boleto payment method.” Stripe, Customer emails (payment confirmation notifications)

   Renewals are charged off-session, so the customer has to be reached another way. Turn on “Send a Stripe-hosted link for customers to confirm their payments when required” in the Billing email settings.

4. 04

   The customer abandoned checkout

   “Make sure your customer isn’t actively authenticating an on-session payment.” Stripe, Strong Customer Authentication (failed payments)

   Also check: the payment can sit in requires_action because the customer is still authenticating or left the checkout flow. Wait or ask them to finish before charging again.

Checked against the vendor’s docs on November 10, 2026: Stripe docs: Error codes; Stripe docs: Strong Customer Authentication for Billing; Stripe docs: Customer emails.

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