> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.barnetpos.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.barnetpos.com/liquor-store-till/payments/pending-communication-error.md).

# Pending Communication Error

**PENDING COMMUNICATION ERROR**

If Barnet has received a ‘Pending’ response rather than an Approved or Declined response from payment processor, this window will pop up on the POS screen. As it explains, the clerk should print a receipt from the pin pad itself to check to see if it is Approved or Declined.

* If Approved, they should press the “Manual” button which will bring up a payment choice to choose manually.
* If Declined, the clerk should press “Cancel” and retry payment.
* It is OK to press “Retry”. It will not double charge the customer and the payment may go through correctly. It is impossible to double charge the customer by pressing “Retry”.

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