---
title: "init(amount:currencyCode:for:)"
framework: proximityreader
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "proximityreader/paymentcardtransactionrequest/init(amount:currencycode:for:)"
---

# init(amount:currencyCode:for:)

Creates a new transaction request for the specified amount in the designated currency.

## Declaration

```swift
init(amount: Decimal, currencyCode: String, for type: PaymentCardTransactionRequest.TransactionType = .purchase)
```

## Parameters

- `amount`: The purchase or refund price in the specified currency. This value must be greater than 0.
- `currencyCode`: The ISO 4217 code that indicates the currency type for the purchase or refund.
- `type`: A value that indicates whether the transaction is a purchase or refund.