# Stripe: Elevated Bancontact errors

- Provider: [Stripe](https://outages.live/stripe.md)
- Type: Incident
- State: Resolved
- Worst impact: Operational
- Started: 2026-10-22 14:18 UTC
- Resolved: 2026-10-22 16:44 UTC (lasted 2 h 25 min)
- Components: Acquirers and payment methods
- Official update: https://stspg.io/ncmhd5df6f3k

## Updates from Stripe

### resolved, 2026-10-22 16:44 UTC

From 14:08 - 16:26 UTC there was a partial service disruption of the Bancontact payment method. Users may have experienced increased error rates for transactions processed through the Bancontact payment method. This issue was external to Stripe and is now resolved.

### identified, 2026-10-22 14:18 UTC

We're currently investigating a Partial Service disruption of the Bancontact payment method that began at 14:08 UTC. This issue is external to Stripe and is causing increased error rates for transactions processed through the Bancontact payment method. We are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.