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# createCheckout

GraphQL MUTATION

Creates a Checkout for a Merchant.

Reference: https://docs.bigcommerce.com/developer/api-reference/graphql/account/account-graphql/mutations/checkout/create-checkout

## GraphQL Schema

```graphql
mutation ExampleMutation($input: CreateCheckoutInput!) {
  checkout {
    createCheckout(input: $input) {
      checkout {
        id
        accountId
        checkoutUrl
        items
        status
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Variables

```json
{
  "input": {
    "accountId": "example",
    "items": [
      {
        "description": "example",
        "pricingPlan": {
          "interval": "ANNUAL",
          "price": {
            "currencyCode": "AED",
            "value": "example"
          },
          "trialDays": 0
        },
        "product": {
          "id": "example",
          "productLevel": "example",
          "type": "APPLICATION"
        },
        "redirectUrl": "example",
        "scope": {
          "id": "example",
          "type": "STORE"
        },
        "subscriptionId": "example"
      }
    ]
  }
}
```