---
title: "Delete an instrument"
method: DELETE
path: "/payment/instruments/{instrumentId}"
tags: ["Instruments"]
---

# Delete an instrument

`DELETE /payment/instruments/{instrumentId}`

Delete an instrument from a holder.

## Path parameters

- `instrumentId` string, uuid, required

## Headers

- `x-idempotency-key` string, uuid, required

## Response `200`

Success.

- object
  - `success` boolean — Boolean indicating if the operation was successful. In case of `false`, please notify Payrails to act on a resolution asap.

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request.
- `401` — Unauthorized.
- `403` — Insufficient Scope.
- `404` — Not Found.
- `429` — Too Many Requests.

---

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