---
title: "Cancel an order"
method: POST
path: "/orders/{order_uuid}/cancel"
tags: ["Orders"]
---

# Cancel an order

`POST /orders/{order_uuid}/cancel`

Attempt to cancel an order.

If a payment is received after the order has been cancelled, Bity is
free to choose what to do at its own discretion. Bity will generally
attempt to perform a refund to the same crypto-address or IBAN having
performed the payment. Various unpredictable fees may apply. It is very
highly recommended to not cancel orders for which a payment has already
been sent.

This functionality is meant for the customer to cancel orders for which
no payment has been made and will be made. In particular, it is not
meant to cancel orders for which a payment has already been made or
will be made at a later time, and will result in an unpredictable
outcome if used in such situation.

## Path parameters

- `order_uuid` string, required

## Response `202`

The request to cancel the order is being processed asynchronously.

It is at this time not possible to know whether the cancellation
attempt will be successful or not.

## Other responses

- `204` — The cancellation attempt was successful.
- `400` — The cancellation attempt was unsuccessful.
- `429` — Rate-limited (request ignored)

---

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