What to Do If a Payment Fails

Payment failures can occur for a variety of reasons, but ZEAK Labs provides a straightforward process for resolving them quickly and ensuring your services continue without interruption.

Common Reasons for Payment Failure

  • Expired or invalid card details

  • Insufficient funds

  • Bank declined the transaction

  • Billing address mismatch

  • Payment method removed or revoked


What Happens When a Payment Fails

  1. You will receive an automated email notification informing you of the failed transaction.

  2. Your services may be temporarily paused if the issue is not resolved within 7 days.

  3. A grace period of up to 10 days may apply, depending on your Monthly Technical Support Package (MTSP) agreement.


How to Resolve It

  1. Log into ZEAK Vortex
    Go to vortex.zeaklabs.com and log into your account.

  2. Update Your Payment Method
    Navigate to Billing > Payment Methods and enter valid, up-to-date card details.
    (See: “How to Update Your Payment Method”)

  3. Retry the Payment

    • If your plan is subscription-based, the system will attempt the payment again automatically once updated.

    • For manual invoices, go to Billing > Invoices, open the unpaid invoice, and click “Pay Now.”

  4. Contact Support if the Issue Persists
    If payment still fails, your bank may be blocking the transaction. Please contact your bank and then reach out to us at support@zeaklabs.com for further help.


Prevent Future Payment Issues

  • Enable email notifications for upcoming billing dates

  • Keep your payment method and billing address up to date

  • Monitor your payment activity through the Billing tab in Vortex


Still need help? Contact support@zeaklabs.com or call 0845 152 1045 for direct support from our finance team.


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