# createCustomer

Creates a customer.

```
createCustomer(

  input: CreateCustomerInput!

): Customer!
```

### Arguments[​](#arguments "Direct link to Arguments")

#### [`createCustomer.input`](#input) ● [`CreateCustomerInput!`](https://docs.monei.com/apis/graphql/types/inputs/create-customer-input.md) non-null input[​](#input "Direct link to input")

### Type[​](#type "Direct link to Type")

#### [`Customer`](https://docs.monei.com/apis/graphql/types/objects/customer.md) object[​](#customer- "Direct link to customer-")

Also the standalone Customer entity. The entity-only fields below are `null` on the copy embedded in a charge or a subscription: that copy is a snapshot taken at payment time and is never rewritten when the customer is later edited. Use `customerId` to reach the live entity.