# COMMIT

A statement that successfully ends a transaction and makes its changes durable.

## What does **COMMIT** do in a relational database?

**COMMIT** — A statement that successfully ends a transaction and makes its changes durable.

```sql
START TRANSACTION;
UPDATE account
SET balance = balance - 50
WHERE account_id = 1;
COMMIT;
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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