> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.payvessel.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Terminate Card

> Permanently close a virtual card

Permanently close a virtual card. Remaining balance is returned to your business USD wallet where applicable. **This cannot be undone.**

## How it works

1. **Call terminate** with the `card_id`.
2. **PayVessel closes the card**: status becomes `TERMINATED`.
3. **Remaining balance** settles to your business wallet (fees may apply).

## When to use

* Customer offboarding
* End of a card program for one user
* Recover all float after withdraw is impractical

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