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# PaymentMethod

> Payment method details for processing payments

The `PaymentMethod` object defines how the customer wants to pay.

## Properties

Request

| Field  | Type                                | Required | Description                                                                    |
| :----- | :---------------------------------- | :------: | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `type` | `string`                            |     ✅    | Type of payment method<br />**Supported Types:** `card` - Credit or debit card |
| `card` | [Card](/api-reference/objects/card) |    ⚠️    | Card details. **Required when type is `"card"`**                               |

Response

| Field  | Type                                         | Required | Description                                                                    |
| :----- | :------------------------------------------- | :------: | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `type` | `string`                                     |     ✅    | Type of payment method<br />**Supported Types:** `card` - Credit or debit card |
| `card` | [Card](/api-reference/objects/card-response) |    ⚠️    | Card details. **Required when type is `"card"`**                               |

<Note>
  Additional payment methods (digital wallets, bank transfers, etc.) will be available in future updates.
</Note>