{"id":2138,"date":"2025-12-07T22:41:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T17:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aepsseva.in\/blog\/?p=2138"},"modified":"2025-12-07T22:41:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T17:11:24","slug":"aeps-error-code-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aepsseva.in\/blog\/aeps-error-code-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Aeps Error Code 22 \u2013 Suspected Malfunction: A Complete Expert Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Understanding Aadhaar-enabled payment system issues is essential, especially for retailers, agents, and banking correspondents who depend on smooth transactions. Within the long list of technical responses a device may throw, Aeps Error Code 22 \u2013 Suspected Malfunction<\/em><\/strong> is one of the most confusing yet common problems. In this detailed guide, we\u2019ll break down what this error means, why it occurs, and how you can fix it step-by-step.<\/p>\n

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What Is Aeps Error Code 22 \u2013 Suspected Malfunction<\/em>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After around fifteen words, here is the highlighted keyword that matters most for clarity and SEO: Aeps Error Code 22<\/a> \u2013 Suspected Malfunction<\/em><\/strong>.
This specific AEPS response appears when the system detects unusual device behavior during Aadhaar-based authentication. Unlike other errors that clearly state network or biometric problems, Code 22 signals that something may be wrong either with the biometric device, drivers, RD service, or the integrity of the transaction request.<\/p>\n

This error is not issued by the retailer\u2019s app alone but is generated from the NPCI\/Banking switch side after analyzing the biometric transaction data.<\/p>\n

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Why Does Aeps Error Code 22 Occur?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are several root causes behind Aeps Error Code 22 \u2013 Suspected Malfunction<\/strong>, and understanding them helps speed up resolution.<\/p>\n

1. Malfunctioning Biometric Device<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Biometric scanners may develop issues due to:<\/p>\n