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December 16, 2025

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* 2026-01

# Set and retrieve `processedAt` in the `refundCreate` mutation

We have introduced a new `processedAt` input field to the [`refundCreate` mutation](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/2026-01/mutations/refundcreate). With this field, you can manage refund timestamps in your records more effectively.

If you don't provide a `processedAt` value, then the current timestamp is used by default. This ensures that existing integrations continue to function without modification.

### What's new

The `refundCreate` mutation now includes an optional `processedAt` field, enabling you to specify the exact time a refund was processed. This feature is particularly useful for:

* **Processing backdated refunds**: Manage refunds initiated offline or those that need to reflect a specific processing date for accounting purposes.
* **Maintaining accurate financial records**: Ensure your refund timestamps align with your actual business operations and reporting periods.

### How it works

To use this feature, include the `processedAt` field when creating a refund:

```graphql
mutation refundCreate($input: RefundInput!) {
  refundCreate(input: $input) {
    refund {
      id
      processedAt
      createdAt
    }
    userErrors {
      field
      message
    }
  }
}
```

With input:

```json
{
  "input": {
    "orderId": "gid://shopify/Order/123",
    "processedAt": "2024-12-01T10:30:00Z",
    "refundLineItems": [...]
  }
}
```

If you don't provide a `processedAt` value, the current timestamp is used by default. This ensures that existing integrations continue to function without modification.