# What does transaction type means while creating E-way bill?

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**Created:** [May 8, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.getswipe.in/t/what-does-transaction-type-means-while-creating-e-way-bill/3094 "2025-05-08T12:17:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![Jia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bbce88/32.png) [@Jia](https://community.getswipe.in/u/Jia)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.getswipe.in/t/what-does-transaction-type-means-while-creating-e-way-bill/3094/1 "2025-05-08T12:17:29Z")

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Please note the transaction type is automatically fetched from both your and your customer’s addresses through the government portal in a swipe. However, you can select a different transaction type when creating the e-way bill.  
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For more information, please refer to the blog below.  
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​ [How to Change the Transaction Type After Creating an e-Way Bill for an e-Invoice](https://getswipe.in/blog/article/how-to-change-the-transaction-type-after-creating-an-e-way-bill-for-an-e-invoice)  
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​ **Note - Please consult your Chartered Accountant (CA) before manually changing the transaction type.**