---
title: "Delete a refund"
method: DELETE
path: "/v1/refunds/{refundKey}"
tags: ["Refunds"]
---

# Delete a refund

`DELETE /v1/refunds/{refundKey}`

**Note:** This operation is only available if you have [Invoice Settlement](https://docs.zuora.com?resourceId=billing-invoice-settlement) enabled. The Invoice Settlement feature is generally available as of Zuora Billing Release 296 (March 2021). This feature includes Unapplied Payments, Credit and Debit Memo, and Invoice Item Settlement. If you want to enable Invoice Settlement, see [Invoice Settlement Enablement and Checklist Guide](https://docs.zuora.com?resourceId=billing-invoice-settlement-migration-checklist-and-guide) for more information. 

Deletes a refund. You can delete a refund with the Canceled status. Note that refunds applied to credit balance cannot be deleted.

## Path parameters

- `refundKey` string, required

## Headers

- `Accept-Encoding` string
- `Content-Encoding` string
- `Zuora-Track-Id` string
- `Zuora-Entity-Ids` string
- `Zuora-Org-Ids` string
- `Zuora-Version` string

## Response `200`

OK

- CommonResponse
  - `processId` string — The ID of the process that handles the operation.
  - `reasons` object[] — The container of the error code and message. This field is available only if the `success` field is `false`.
    - `code` string — The error code of response.
    - `message` string — The detail information of the error response
  - `requestId` string, uuid — Unique identifier of the request.
  - `success` boolean — Indicates whether the call succeeded.

## Other responses

- `500` — Internal Server Error
- `4XX` — Request Errors

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