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HTTP 402

The Payment Required response code

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An HTTP response code reserved for future use in RFC 9110. Services may use it to signal a payment request alongside their own settlement protocol. The status code, content licence and transfer of funds perform separate functions.

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IETF, RFC 9110, §15.5.3

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