3DS Authentication Status

terminalTransStatusMeaningauthenticationStatus (EMV)Use case
AYAuthentication successful (Frictionless)YSuccess via Frictionless Flow (RBA decision, or successful AAV refresh / recurring for Mastercard)
CYAuthentication successful (Challenge)YSuccess via Challenge Flow (RBA decision or 3DS Requestor Challenge Indicator)
UAuthentication could not be performedUACS-side exception (RReq timeout, SSL/connectivity, invalid RRes, Redis/DB down, HSM error, service-bridge issue)
AAttempts processing performedADS could not reach ACS during AReq
CChallenge requiredCChallenge (OTP) page in progress, not yet passed/failed. Stays C up to 10 min, then flips to N
RIssuer rejectedRIssuer rejection (transaction matched a blacklist)
NNot authenticatedNCardholder clicked "Cancel" on the challenge screen
CPIChallenge load error (pending, initiated)NNot shown by ACS 2.0
CPCChallenge browser closed (pending, cancelled)NChallenge page was closed
CPEChallenge external error (pending, expired)UExternal error (e.g. service-bridge response error). Contact IT
CPMChallenge ACS malfunction (pending, manual)UInternal error (e.g. Redis down). Contact IT
YAuthentication successful (not used)YNot shown by ACS 2.0
DDecoupled authenticationDDecoupled transaction. Not shown by ACS 2.0
IInformational transactionIInformational transaction (e.g. threeDSRequestorChallengeInd=06)
INInitial (transition)(transition)Transition status, like C. Many stuck C/IN means contact IT

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