Transactions
View every Amazon fee, adjustment, and financial transaction in one place. Analyze expense breakdowns, compare periods, and understand exactly where Amazon charges eat into your margins.
Difficulty: 🟢 Beginner · Reading time: ~10 min
Open this page in your dashboard: Go to Transactions →
The Transactions page provides a complete view of all financial transactions between your Amazon Seller account and Amazon. This includes referral fees, FBA fees, advertising charges, subscription fees, adjustments, reimbursements, and every other charge that Amazon deducts from your account. Understanding these transactions is critical for identifying hidden costs and optimizing your fee structure.
Transactions are pulled directly from Amazon's SP-API (Selling Partner API) financial data. This is the same data you would find in your Seller Central "Payments" reports, but organized and visualized for faster analysis.
🎥 Video Walkthrough
Video tutorial coming soon. A full guided walkthrough of this feature will be available here shortly.
🗂️ Page Structure
The Transactions page features a tabbed interface with two main views:
Overview
KPI summary, expense breakdown chart, summary list, and full transaction table
Comparison
Side-by-side period comparison for identifying fee trends and anomalies
📋 Overview Tab
KPI Cards
Three KPI cards at the top provide an at-a-glance summary:
Total Expenses
Sum of all Amazon charges
Red trend-down arrow
Total fees and deductions in the selected period
Total Transactions
Count of individual transactions
Blue receipt icon
Number of line items in the period
Top Expenses
Highest-cost fee categories
Yellow ranking star
Quick list of the 2-3 largest expense types
Each KPI card includes:
Trend indicator showing percentage change versus the previous period
Sparkline chart showing the metric's trend over recent periods
Color-coded arrows: red for increases (bad for expenses), green for decreases (good for expenses)
Pro Tip: A red upward arrow on "Total Expenses" is not always bad. If your sales volume increased proportionally, your fee-to-revenue ratio may be stable. Always compare expenses against revenue growth, not just in absolute terms.
Expense Breakdown Chart (Donut)
A donut chart shows the distribution of expenses by category:
Typical expense categories include:
FBA Fees
Fulfillment by Amazon storage, pick & pack, and weight handling fees
Referral Fees
Amazon's commission on each sale (typically 8-15% depending on category)
Advertising (PPC)
Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display costs
Subscription Fees
Amazon Professional seller account monthly fee
Shipping Credits
Shipping discounts or credits applied to FBM orders
Adjustments
Reimbursements, chargebacks, and manual adjustments
Other Fees
Variable closing fees, high-volume listing fees, and miscellaneous charges
In plain English: Every time you sell, Amazon takes multiple cuts. Referral Fee = their sales commission. FBA Fees = shipping and warehouse handling. Advertising = your PPC spend. Understanding these helps you see where your money goes.
Summary Detail List
Next to the donut chart, a detailed summary list shows each expense category with:
Category name
Total amount for the period
Percentage of total expenses
This provides the exact numbers behind the donut chart visualization.
Currency Conversion Notice
If you sell on multiple marketplaces with different base currencies, a notice appears:
All amounts are converted to your base currency (EUR) using the exchange rates at the time of each transaction. Slight variations may occur due to exchange rate fluctuations between Amazon's rate and the displayed rate.
Transaction Table
The full transaction table lists every individual Amazon financial transaction.
Table Columns
Date Fetched
Date SellerMagnet retrieved this transaction from Amazon
Adjustment Type
Category/type of the fee or adjustment (e.g., "FBAPerUnitFulfillmentFee")
Fee Date
Date Amazon actually charged or applied the fee
Charged Amount
Amount deducted (negative) or credited (positive)
Table Footer
The table includes a totals row at the bottom showing the aggregate sum of all charged amounts in the current filtered view.
Filter Bar
Date Range
Select from presets (Today, Last 7 Days, etc.) or custom range
Show Zero Balance
Toggle to include/exclude transactions with zero amounts
Search
Search by adjustment type or description text
Export
Download filtered transactions as CSV
Refresh
Re-fetch data from Amazon's API
Comparison Tab
The Comparison tab lets you compare transaction data between two time periods side by side.
How to Use
Switch to the Comparison tab.
Select Period A (e.g., March 2026).
Select Period B (e.g., February 2026).
The page displays a side-by-side comparison showing:
Total expenses for each period
Percentage change between periods
Category-by-category breakdown differences
Highlighted increases and decreases
Comparison Use Cases
This month vs. last month
Identify monthly fee trends
This year vs. last year
Measure annual cost trajectory
Q1 2026 vs. Q1 2025
Year-over-year quarterly analysis
Pre-PPC vs. post-PPC period
Measure advertising cost impact
Pro Tip: Use the Comparison tab after Amazon announces fee changes (typically effective annually in January/February and mid-year). Compare the month before and after to quantify the actual impact on your account.
👣 Step-by-Step: Analyzing Your Amazon Fee Structure
Navigate to Dashboard > Transactions.
Set the date range to Last 30 Days in the filter bar.
Review the KPI cards for total expense amount and transaction count.
Study the donut chart to see which fee categories consume the most money.
Scroll through the summary detail list for exact amounts per category.
If a category looks unusually high, use the Search bar to filter the table to that adjustment type.
Sort the table by Charged Amount to find the largest individual transactions.
Export the filtered data for further analysis in a spreadsheet.
👣 Step-by-Step: Period Comparison
Switch to the Comparison tab.
Set Period A to the current month.
Set Period B to the same month last year (or last month).
Review the delta (percentage change) for total expenses.
Look at individual categories: which ones increased the most?
If FBA fees increased disproportionately, investigate whether Amazon changed fee rates or your product sizes changed.
If advertising costs spiked, cross-reference with your PPC dashboard.
🎯 Real-World Scenario: Identifying Unexpected Fee Increases
Situation: Your Amazon fees jumped from EUR 3,200 to EUR 4,100 this month (a 28% increase) while order volume only grew 8%.
1
Open Transactions > Overview
Total Expenses: EUR 4,100 (trend arrow: red, +28%)
2
Check the donut chart
FBA Fees segment grew from 42% to 51% of total
3
Filter table to "FBAPerUnitFulfillmentFee"
340 transactions totaling EUR 1,870
4
Switch to Comparison tab
FBA fees: EUR 1,344 (last month) vs. EUR 1,870 (this month) = +39%
5
Investigate product changes
Two products moved from "Small Standard" to "Large Standard" size tier
6
Calculate impact
Size tier upgrade added EUR 0.85/unit x 620 units = EUR 527 in extra fees
Before: "Fees jumped 28% and I do not know why." After: "Two products were reclassified to a larger size tier, costing an extra EUR 527/month. Packaging optimization could move them back to the smaller tier."
Understanding Amazon Fee Types
Referral Fee
Amazon's commission on each sale
8-15% of sale price
FBA Per-Unit Fee
Pick, pack, and ship each unit
EUR 2.50 - EUR 5.50 per unit
FBA Storage Fee
Monthly inventory storage in Amazon warehouses
EUR 0.75 - EUR 2.40 per cubic foot
FBA Long-Term Storage
Surcharge for inventory stored > 365 days
EUR 6.90 per cubic foot (or EUR 0.15/unit)
Advertising Fee
PPC and sponsored ad campaign charges
Variable (your budget)
Subscription Fee
Professional seller account
EUR 39.00/month
Variable Closing Fee
Media category items (books, music, etc.)
EUR 0.50 - EUR 1.00 per item
Refund Admin Fee
Fee retained by Amazon when processing a refund
Lesser of EUR 5.00 or 20% of referral fee
Long-Term Storage Fees can be devastating. If you have slow-moving inventory that has been in Amazon's warehouse for over 365 days, you may be charged up to EUR 6.90 per cubic foot. Monitor your inventory age in Seller Central and remove stale stock before the annual cleanup deadline.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Ignoring transaction data entirely
Hidden fees erode margins silently
Review transactions at least monthly
Only looking at total expenses
Missing category-level shifts
Always check the donut chart breakdown
Not using the Comparison tab
Cannot identify trends or anomalies
Compare month-over-month and year-over-year
Confusing transactions with expenses
Double-counting costs
Transactions = Amazon fees; Expenses = your manual entries
Not exporting data for accounting
Tax preparation becomes painful
Export quarterly for your accountant
Ignoring zero-balance transactions
Missing reimbursements and credits
Toggle "Show Zero Balance" on periodically
## ✅ Best Practices
Monthly review: Check the Overview tab on the 1st of each month to compare against the previous month.
Quarterly comparison: Use the Comparison tab to track fee trends quarter-over-quarter.
After fee announcements: Compare pre- and post-change periods to quantify the impact.
Export for tax season: Download full-year transaction data for your tax accountant.
Monitor advertising separately: Cross-reference the advertising fee total here with your PPC dashboard for consistency.
Watch for reimbursements: Positive amounts in the transaction table may be reimbursements, ensure they match your claims.
❓ FAQ
How often is transaction data updated?
Transaction data is synced from Amazon's SP-API. Most transactions appear within 24-48 hours of being charged. Settlement data (final payouts) may take up to 14 days after a settlement period closes.
Why do I see transactions with zero amounts?
Some Amazon adjustment types are informational (e.g., status changes) or represent offsetting entries. Toggle the "Show Zero Balance" switch off to hide these and focus on actual charges.
Can I see transactions per product?
The Transactions page shows account-level transactions. For per-product fee breakdowns, use the Order Breakdown panel on the Orders page, which shows the fee decomposition for each individual order.
Are currency conversions accurate?
SellerMagnet converts all amounts to your base currency using the exchange rate recorded at the time of each transaction. Small differences from Amazon's displayed amounts may occur due to rounding or timing differences.
What is the difference between "Date Fetched" and "Fee Date"?
Date Fetched is when SellerMagnet pulled the transaction from Amazon's API. Fee Date is when Amazon actually charged or applied the fee to your account. These may differ by 1-3 days.
Can I dispute a transaction from this page?
No. Transaction disputes must be handled through Amazon Seller Central's case management system. SellerMagnet provides visibility and analysis, but cannot modify Amazon's financial records.
How does this data relate to the Expenses page?
The Transactions page shows Amazon-side fees pulled automatically from the API. The Expenses page tracks non-Amazon costs you enter manually. Together, they provide complete cost visibility. They are never double-counted in profit calculations.
➡️ What's Next?
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