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# transactionCreate Mutation

Creates transaction for checkout or order.

Requires the HANDLE\_PAYMENTS permission.

```graphql
transactionCreate(
  id: ID!
  transaction: TransactionCreateInput!
  transactionEvent: TransactionEventInput
): TransactionCreate
```

Details

```graphql
type TransactionCreate {
  transaction: TransactionItem
  errors: [TransactionCreateError!]!
}
```

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### Arguments

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#### [`id`](#id) ● [`ID!`](/api-reference/miscellaneous/scalars/id.md)

The ID of the checkout or order.

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#### [`transaction`](#transaction) ● [`TransactionCreateInput!`](/api-reference/payments/inputs/transaction-create-input.md)

Input data required to create a new transaction object.

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#### [`transactionEvent`](#transaction-event) ● [`TransactionEventInput`](/api-reference/payments/inputs/transaction-event-input.md)

Data that defines a transaction event.

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### Type

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#### [`TransactionCreate`](/api-reference/payments/objects/transaction-create.md)

Creates transaction for checkout or order.

Requires the HANDLE\_PAYMENTS permission.