diff --git a/backend/app/plugins/wiaas/includes/class-wiaas-checkout.php b/backend/app/plugins/wiaas/includes/class-wiaas-checkout.php
index facf552..47482a8 100644
--- a/backend/app/plugins/wiaas/includes/class-wiaas-checkout.php
+++ b/backend/app/plugins/wiaas/includes/class-wiaas-checkout.php
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@ class Wiaas_Checkout {
 
 			do_action( 'woocommerce_before_checkout_process' );
 
-			$customer = wp_get_current_user();
-
 			// Check if cart empty before proceeding
 			if (WC()->cart->is_empty()) {
 				return false;