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title: Replace and reissue cards
slug: concepts/cards/card-lifecycle/partner-managed-lifecycle/replace-and-reissue-cards
description: Replace damaged, lost, or stolen cards through our designated endpoint, ensuring your new card is set as primary to avoid complications.
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createdAt: 2025-05-04T12:09:54.715Z
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Order a replacement for damaged, lost or stolen cards using the  [replace card by ID](docId\:AxI2pLSUCMHXDN8-vhCoH)`/cardmanagement/v1/cards/{id}/replace` endpoint. Damaged cards remain active until the cardholder activates the replacement card. Lost or stolen cards are immediately closed and a replacement card is issued. 

:::hint{type="warning"}
**IMPORTANT**
When you replace a card, you must make the replacement card the primary card in the Cross River system to avoid issues once the card is supplied.
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The following replace reasons are available:

- Damaged
- Lost
- FraudCompromised
- Returned
- Expired
- Stolen