# buyin\_amount

#### buyin\_amount

The buy-in amount for the tournament (as specified in [currency](https://hh-specs.handhistory.org/tournament-info-object/tournament_info_obj/currency)).

**nullable:** true

{% hint style="info" %}
Can be omitted, null or zero if the tournament is free to enter, or if the only cost is for bounty or fee for example.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
This is the buy-in amount and should not include bounty cost or tournament fees.

For example for a tournament which is $20 + $2 the **buyin\_amount** would be 20.00.\
For a €5 + €5 + €1 bounty tournament the **buyin\_amount** would be 5.00.
{% endhint %}

**Type:** decimal

**Example:** 

```javascript
"buyin_amount": 20.00
```