# Adds the initCheckout method

## What’s new

Adds the [stripe.initCheckout](https://docs.stripe.com/js/custom_checkout/init) method for creating a checkout page using [Elements with the Checkout Sessions API](https://docs.stripe.com/payments/quickstart-checkout-sessions.md).

## Impact

The new [stripe.initCheckout](https://docs.stripe.com/js/custom_checkout/init) method lets you [create a custom checkout page using Elements with the Checkout Sessions API](https://docs.stripe.com/payments/quickstart-checkout-sessions.md). This integration manages tax, discounts, shipping, and currency conversion.

## Related changes

- [Adds custom UI mode to Checkout Sessions](https://docs.stripe.com/changelog/basil/2025-03-31/add-checkout-session-custom-ui-mode.md)