The checkout_started event is sent when a visitor begins the checkout process. For example, this might occur after viewing an item, adding it to the basket, and then clicking “Proceed to Payment” or a similar call-to-action.

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Parameters

KeyDescriptionTypeExample
valueBasket ValueDecimal72.00
item_quantityBasket QuantityNumber1
discount_valueDiscount ValueDecimal7.99
Notes:
  • value should represent the final basket total after any discounts.
  • discount_value can be 0 or omitted entirely if no discount has been applied.
  • In the example above, the product’s original price is 79.99, and a 7.99 discount was applied.

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Example

nv_create_event({
  event_name: "checkout_started",
  parameters: {
    value: 72.00,
    item_quantity: 1,
    discount_value: 7.99
  }
});