---
title: "Activate a direct debit mandate"
method: POST
path: "/v1/mandates/{mandateUuid}/activate"
tags: ["Direct Debits"]
---

# Activate a direct debit mandate

`POST /v1/mandates/{mandateUuid}/activate`

This endpoint can only be used to activate a direct debit mandate when it is in the status REJECT_REQUESTED (even if the account has direct debits disabled). This action will also enable the account for direct debits if it was previously set to be disabled. You will need to enable PERM_BUSINESS_POST_MANDATE_ACTIVATE to use this endpoint.

## Path parameters

- `mandateUuid` string, required — The uuid of the mandate to activate.

## Response `204`

204 no content

## Other responses

- `400` — An error has occured. Any 403 errors usually mean your access token is invalid or missing. For other errors, check the validity of your input, and if you are permitted to access this endpoint.
- `401` — An error has occured. Any 403 errors usually mean your access token is invalid or missing. For other errors, check the validity of your input, and if you are permitted to access this endpoint.
- `403` — An error has occured. Any 403 errors usually mean your access token is invalid or missing. For other errors, check the validity of your input, and if you are permitted to access this endpoint.

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