---
title: "Capture an authorisation"
method: POST
path: "/capture"
tags: ["Modifications"]
---

# Capture an authorisation

`POST /capture`

Captures the authorisation hold on a payment, returning a unique reference for this request. Usually the full authorisation amount is captured, however it's also possible to capture a smaller amount, which results in cancelling the remaining authorisation balance.

Payment methods that are captured automatically after authorisation don't need to be captured. However, submitting a capture request on these transactions will not result in double charges. If immediate or delayed auto-capture is enabled, calling the capture method is not necessary.

For more information refer to [Capture](https://docs.adyen.com/online-payments/classic-integrations/modify-payments/capture).

> This endpoint is [inactive](https://docs.adyen.com/online-payments/upgrade-your-integration#checkout-api-lifecycle) and is no longer supported for new integrations.
> * If you are building a new integration, use the Checkout API [`/payments/{paymentPspReference}/captures`](https://docs.adyen.com/api-explorer/Checkout/latest/post/payments/(paymentPspReference)/captures) endpoint instead.
> * If you have an existing integration using this endpoint, reach out to your Adyen contact and [migrate to the Checkout API](https://docs.adyen.com/online-payments/upgrade-your-integration/migrate-to-checkout-api).

> The Checkout API enables your [online payments](https://docs.adyen.com/online-payments) integration to accept all supported payment methods, use the latest features, and access more benefits.

## Request body

- CaptureRequest
  - `additionalData` object — This field contains additional data, which may be required for a particular modification request. The additionalData object consists of entries, each of which includes the key and value.
  - `merchantAccount` string, required — The merchant account that is used to process the payment.
  - `modificationAmount` Amount, required
    - `currency` string, required — The three-character [ISO currency code](https://docs.adyen.com/development-resources/currency-codes#currency-codes) of the amount.
    - `value` integer, required — The numeric value of the amount, in [minor units](https://docs.adyen.com/development-resources/currency-codes#minor-units).
  - `originalReference` string, required — The original pspReference of the payment to modify. This reference is returned in: * authorisation response * authorisation notification
  - `reference` string — Your reference for the payment modification. This reference is visible in Customer Area and in reports. Maximum length: 80 characters.
  - `tenderReference` string — The transaction reference provided by the PED. For point-of-sale integrations only.
  - `uniqueTerminalId` string — Unique terminal ID for the PED that originally processed the request. For point-of-sale integrations only.

## Response `200`

OK - the request has succeeded.

- ModificationResult
  - `additionalData` object — This field contains additional data, which may be returned in a particular modification response.
  - `pspReference` string, required — Adyen's 16-character string reference associated with the transaction/request. This value is globally unique; quote it when communicating with us about this request.
  - `response` '[capture-received]' | '[cancel-received]' | '[refund-received]' | '[cancelOrRefund-received]' | '[adjustAuthorisation-received]' | '[donation-received]' | '[technical-cancel-received]' | '[voidPendingRefund-received]' | 'Authorised' | 'Refused' | 'Error', required — Indicates if the modification request has been received for processing.

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request - a problem reading or understanding the request.
- `401` — Unauthorized - authentication required.
- `403` — Forbidden - insufficient permissions to process the request.
- `422` — Unprocessable Entity - a request validation error.
- `500` — Internal Server Error - the server could not process the request.

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