# Transactions
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**Difficulty:** ๐ข Beginner ยท **Reading time:** \~10 min
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**Open this page in your dashboard:** [**Go to Transactions โ**](https://dashboard.sellermagnet.com/dashboard/transactions)
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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.
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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.
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## ๐ฅ Video Walkthrough
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**Video tutorial coming soon.** A full guided walkthrough of this feature will be available here shortly.
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## ๐๏ธ Page Structure
The Transactions page features a **tabbed interface** with two main views:
| Tab | Purpose |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Overview** | KPI summary, expense breakdown chart, summary list, and full transaction table |
| **Comparison** | Side-by-side period comparison for identifying fee trends and anomalies |
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## ๐ Overview Tab
### KPI Cards
Three KPI cards at the top provide an at-a-glance summary:
| KPI Card | Metric | Icon | Description |
| ---------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| **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)
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**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.
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### Expense Breakdown Chart (Donut)
A donut chart shows the distribution of expenses by category:
Typical expense categories include:
| Category | Description |
| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **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 |
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**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.
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### 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.
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### Currency Conversion Notice
If you sell on multiple marketplaces with different base currencies, a notice appears:
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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.
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### Transaction Table
The full transaction table lists every individual Amazon financial transaction.
#### Table Columns
| Column | Description |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **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
| Filter | Description |
| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **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 |
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## Comparison Tab
The Comparison tab lets you compare transaction data between two time periods side by side.
### How to Use
1. Switch to the **Comparison** tab.
2. Select **Period A** (e.g., March 2026).
3. Select **Period B** (e.g., February 2026).
4. 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
| Comparison | Purpose |
| --------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| 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 |
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**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.
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## ๐ฃ Step-by-Step: Analyzing Your Amazon Fee Structure
1. Navigate to **Dashboard > Transactions**.
2. Set the date range to **Last 30 Days** in the filter bar.
3. Review the **KPI cards** for total expense amount and transaction count.
4. Study the **donut chart** to see which fee categories consume the most money.
5. Scroll through the **summary detail list** for exact amounts per category.
6. If a category looks unusually high, use the **Search** bar to filter the table to that adjustment type.
7. Sort the table by **Charged Amount** to find the largest individual transactions.
8. **Export** the filtered data for further analysis in a spreadsheet.
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## ๐ฃ Step-by-Step: Period Comparison
1. Switch to the **Comparison** tab.
2. Set **Period A** to the current month.
3. Set **Period B** to the same month last year (or last month).
4. Review the delta (percentage change) for total expenses.
5. Look at individual categories: which ones increased the most?
6. If FBA fees increased disproportionately, investigate whether Amazon changed fee rates or your product sizes changed.
7. If advertising costs spiked, cross-reference with your PPC dashboard.
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## ๐ฏ 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%.
| Step | Action | Finding |
| ---- | ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 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."
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## Understanding Amazon Fee Types
| Fee Type | What It Covers | Typical Range |
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| **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 |
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**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.
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โ ๏ธ Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Impact | Better Approach |
| ------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| 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 |
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Best Practices
1. **Monthly review:** Check the Overview tab on the 1st of each month to compare against the previous month.
2. **Quarterly comparison:** Use the Comparison tab to track fee trends quarter-over-quarter.
3. **After fee announcements:** Compare pre- and post-change periods to quantify the impact.
4. **Export for tax season:** Download full-year transaction data for your tax accountant.
5. **Monitor advertising separately:** Cross-reference the advertising fee total here with your PPC dashboard for consistency.
6. **Watch for reimbursements:** Positive amounts in the transaction table may be reimbursements, ensure they match your claims.
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## โ 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.
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## โก๏ธ What's Next?
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[Expenses](/dashboard-and-analytics/dashboard-overview/expenses.md)
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[Reports](/dashboard-and-analytics/dashboard-overview/reports.md)
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