> ## 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.

# Unfreeze a Card

> Restore spend on a frozen card

Restore spending on a **FROZEN** card so the customer can authorize merchants again.

## How it works

1. **Call unfreeze** with the `card_id`.
2. **PayVessel restores spend**: status returns to `ACTIVE` when successful.

## When to use

* Customer confirms card is safe to use again
* End of a temporary compliance hold
* After resolving a false-positive fraud alert

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