> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.polygon.technology/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# getAllowance

> The getAllowance method can be used to get the approved amount for the user.

The `getAllowance` method can be used to get the approved amount for the user.

```js theme={null}
const erc20Token = posClient.erc20(<token address>, true);

const balance = await erc20Token.getAllowance(<userAddress>);
```

## `spenderAddress`

The address on which approval is given is called `spenderAddress`. It is a third-party user or a smart contract which can transfer your token on your behalf.

By default spenderAddress value is erc20 predicate address.

You can specify spender address value manually.

```js theme={null}
const erc20Token = posClient.erc20(<token address>, true);

const balance = await erc20Token.getAllowance(<userAddress>, {
    spenderAddress: <spender address value>
});
```