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# accountType(withAccountTypeIdentifier:)

Returns an account type that matches the specified identifier.

```
func accountType(withAccountTypeIdentifier typeIdentifier: String!) -> ACAccountType!
```

## Parameters

`typeIdentifier`

The account type identifier.

## Return Value

An account type that matches `typeIdentifier`.

## Discussion

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