abort

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

JavaScript
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.

JavaScript
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 'show()' in that specification.
Working Draft Initial definition.

Browser Compatibility

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

53.0

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

See Also

License

© 2016 Mozilla Contributors
Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License v2.5 or later.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-us/docs/web/api/paymentrequest/abort