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# Card States

* `issuing` - an initial state for a Card. This state is immediately assigned to an entity created via [Cards](/developer-guides/api-integration/api-reference/cards.md#accounts-accountid-cards) endpoint. At this stage we perform request validations (checking whether a Customer and an Account are active) and submit an issuing request to our banking partner. If our validations or partner request failed, an entity is transitioned to `issue_failed` state
* `issue_failed` - a Card issuance request did not pass validations or was rejected by our banking partner. A new request must be submitted. This is a **final** state
* `active` - a Card is successfully issued and can be used to make payments. An entity can be temporarily deactivated in case of any issues. In this case an entity is transitioned to `inactive` state. You can also deactivate Card yourself using [Cards](/developer-guides/api-integration/api-reference/cards.md#cards-cardid-deactivate) endpoint. If we suspect any illicit activity, a Card is transitioned to `suspended` state. If we have evidence of any illicit activity received through our constant monitoring workflows, an entity is transitioned to `blocked` state. Finally, if card termination was requested via [Cards](/developer-guides/api-integration/api-reference/cards.md#cards-cardid-1) endpoint, it is transitioned to `terminated`
* `inactive` - a Card is temporarily deactivated. It can be re-activated using [Cards](/developer-guides/api-integration/api-reference/cards.md#cards-cardid-activate) endpoint
* `blocked` - we have evidence of illicit activity by the cardholder. This is a **final** state
* `suspended` - a Card has been suspended as we suspect illicit activity by the cardholder. If suspicions are not confirmed, a Card is transitioned back to `active`, otherwise - to `blocked`
* `terminated` - a Card termination has been requested. This is a **final** state. *Please, note, that while this card is no longer available for new payments and authorisations, we have to respect all fund capture requests for pending authorisation within 30 days from termination date*