---
title: "Subscribe"
method: POST
path: "/cards/{card_id}/card-update-subscriptions"
tags: ["Account Updater"]
---

# Subscribe

`POST /cards/{card_id}/card-update-subscriptions`

To begin receiving automated updates for a card, it must be enrolled in account updater using the **Subscribe** operation. This API enables continuous tracking of card status with the issuing network. If the card is already subscribed, the system will automatically skip re-enrollment.
Subscribing ensures that your application will receive updates on card replacements, expiration changes, and other important lifecycle events, keeping your records accurate without customer input.

## Path parameters

- `card_id` string, required

## Response `200`

Card subscription details

## Other responses

- `201` — Card subscription details
- `400` — The request was invalid.
- `403` — Valid credentials were provided, but they do not permit access to this resource.
- `404` — Resource not found.
- `500` — Internal Server Error
- `503` — Service Unavailable

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