---
description: "Learn more about: _com_ptr_t::GetInterfacePtr"
title: "_com_ptr_t::GetInterfacePtr"
ms.date: "11/04/2016"
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# _com_ptr_t::GetInterfacePtr

**Microsoft Specific**

Returns the encapsulated interface pointer.

## Syntax

```
Interface* GetInterfacePtr( ) const throw( );
Interface*& GetInterfacePtr() throw();
```

## Remarks

Returns the encapsulated interface pointer, which may be NULL.

**END Microsoft Specific**

## See also

[_com_ptr_t Class](../cpp/com-ptr-t-class.md)