PaymentRequest.abort()

Secure context
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This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.

The PaymentRequest.abort() method of the PaymentRequest interface causes the user agent to end the payment request and to remove any user interface that might be shown.

Syntax

PaymentRequest.abort();

Returns

Void.

Parameters

None

Examples

The following example sets up a timeout to clear the payment request that might have been abandoned or neglected.

var request = new PaymentRequest(supportedInstruments, details, options);
var paymentTimeout = window.setTimeout(() => {
  window.clearTimeout(paymentTimeout);
  payment.abort().then(() => {
    print('Payment timed out after 20 minutes.');
  }).catch(() => {
    print('Unable to abort, because the user is currently in the process ' +
          'of paying.');
  });
}, 20 * 60 * 1000);  /* 20 minutes */

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Payment Request API
The definition of 'abort()' in that specification.
Editor's Draft Initial definition.

Browser Compatibility

Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari (WebKit)
Basic support

53.0

No support[1] ? ? ?
Feature Android Android Webview Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile Chrome for Android
Basic support No support 53.0 No support[1] ? ? ? 53.0

[1] Supported since 55 but disabled on all versions. Hidden behind the dom.payments.request.enabled pref.

See Also

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