Payment gateway timeout

Money is taken but the order is not created.

How it shows up

Order created but payment status is pending/failed.

Why it happens

API timeouts between the commerce platform and the payment processor.

When it appears

Peak traffic loads.

Business Impact

Lost revenue, inventory held unnecessarily.

Related Operator Insights

Prevention Checklist

  • Inventory is synced across all channels in real-time

    Prevents overselling.

  • Site speed is monitored daily

    Slow sites lose conversions.