---
title: "init(vasMerchants:localizedVASType:)"
framework: proximityreader
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "proximityreader/vasrequest/init(vasmerchants:localizedvastype:)"
---

# init(vasMerchants:localizedVASType:)

Creates a request to read loyalty card service information.

## Declaration

```swift
init(vasMerchants: [VASRequest.Merchant] = [], localizedVASType: String = "")
```

## Parameters

- `vasMerchants`: The merchants associated with the requested loyalty program.
- `localizedVASType`: The localized name of the loyalty program.