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# How to Close Multiple Cards at Once on All Programs

> Closing cards in a batch is quick and convenient. The cards will be shown as Closed on the Administrator Site.

Once PEX cards are closed, they can **not** be reactivated.

<Note>
  **Note:**

  You must order new cards for cardholders whose cards have been closed
</Note>

## How to close multiple cards at once

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Click the "Cards" tab on the left side navigation

    * You can use the "Filters" on the top left of the list of cards or use the "Find in this table" feature to find the cards you wish to close
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Check the boxes to the left of the names of the cards you want to close

    * You must choose cards that are either Inactive, Active or Blocked
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click the "Status" dropdown above the card list to change the Status of the selected set of cards in a bulk action
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Select "Closed" as the status
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click "Change Status" to confirm you wish to close the cards

    * If you change your mind, choose "Cancel" or use the "x" in the top right to close the confirmation modal
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Check the status of your change by clicking the tab titled "Batch Operations"

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/pextest/JcSYjWowEW0UYuqG/images/administrator-guide/managing-cards/image-20.avif?fit=max&auto=format&n=JcSYjWowEW0UYuqG&q=85&s=09faad0036e001518f018f242df5d9f5" alt="" width="2112" height="1380" data-path="images/administrator-guide/managing-cards/image-20.avif" />
    </Frame>

    *Click the "Status" button above the card list to change the Status of the selected cards to Closed*
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  **Note:**

  * Batch card edits/changes are scheduled
  * They are instantly acknowledged onscreen, but it may take a few moments to see the updates
</Note>

You might find this article useful, if you would like to learn how to search cards based on certain criteria: "[How to Search Cards](/administrator-guide/searching-for-a-card)"