Full Cart API
Place Order
Creates a cart and place an order with Full Cart API features
POST
Place Order
Overview
Creates a new cart with Full Cart API features and places an order in a single operation. This endpoint supports complex product references including variant handles and product IDs.Authentication
Device authentication token from Browser Session
Path Parameters
The merchant domain (e.g., “staging.luma.gift”)
Query Parameters
Enable Server-Sent Events for real-time progress updates. Set to “true” to receive events.
Request Body
JWE-encrypted credit card data using the public key from Get Public Key endpoint
Billing address information (same structure as shipping_info)
Shipping address informationRequired fields:
first_name(string): Customer’s first namelast_name(string): Customer’s last nameemail(string): Email addressphone(string): Phone numberaddress1(string): Primary address linecity(string): City namestate_or_province(string): State/province codecountry(string): Country name or codepostal_code(string): ZIP or postal code
address2(string): Secondary address linecompany(string): Company name
Array of items to add to cartItem structure:
add_to_cart_ref(object, required): Product referencevariant_id(string, required): Variant identifierproduct_id(string, optional): Product identifiervariant_handles(array[string], optional): Variant handle path
quantity(number, required): Quantity to purchase (minimum: 1)
Captcha verification token when required by merchant
Response
Returns an order confirmation with Full Cart API structure including shipments and detailed line item information.Server-Sent Events
Whensse=true, the endpoint streams progress events:
creating-cart- Cart creation starteditem-added- Item added to cart (includes cart data)shipping-updated- Shipping info set (includes cart data)order-placed- Order successfully placed (includes order data)error- Error occurred (includes error details)
Code Example
SSE Example
Error Responses
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
ErrorInvalidInputBody | Request validation failed |
ErrorProductNotFound | Product reference not found |
ErrorNotEnoughStock | Insufficient inventory |
ErrorPaymentDeclined | Payment was declined |
ErrorStoreUnavailable | Merchant temporarily unavailable |
Related Endpoints
- Get Public Key - Get encryption key
- Complete Order - Alternative flow with existing cart
- Add Line Item - Add items individually
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