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# transactionDescription

An optional description of the current transaction meant to provide more context,
such as a recurring payment being setup or a surcharge applied.

```
var transactionDescription: PaymentCardTransactionRequest.TransactionAmountDescription?
```

## Discussion

This attribute is only displayed when the [`PaymentCardTransactionRequest.TransactionType`](/documentation/ProximityReader/PaymentCardTransactionRequest/TransactionType) is
compatible with the [`PaymentCardTransactionRequest.TransactionAmountDescription`](/documentation/ProximityReader/PaymentCardTransactionRequest/TransactionAmountDescription) use case.

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