Transaction States

Learn about Affirm's transaction states.

Overview

Transactions can move through a series of states from capturing a transaction to refunding it. Here’s an overview of the different transaction states for an order. Some e-commerce platforms or order management systems might not support all transaction actions, so see their documentation to confirm.

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States

Transactions can go through the following states:

Transaction statusDescriptionWhat Affirm doesAvailable actions
authorizedThe transaction is authorized. By default, the authorization expires after 30 days. Generates Transaction ID
Renders transaction in merchant dashboard

- Messages authorization to the customer
capture void read update
voided The transaction is voided, or the authorization has expired. No further actions can be taken on this transaction.Messages the customer that transaction has been voidedread
captured The transaction is captured, and the merchant will receive their funds. The user will begin payments 30 days after the capture. Transfers funds to the merchant within 2-3 business days
Sends invoice to the customer for the first payment due in 30 days

- Messages confirmation to the customer
read
refund
update
partially_refunded The transaction has been partially refunded and there is still a positive balance on the loan. User receives a message:
"Affirm refund confirmed for (amount) from (merchant). View more details at https://www.affirm.com/account"
Affirm will withhold refunded amount from next settlement
refund
read
update
refunded The transaction is fully refunded and there is a zero balance on the loan. User receives a message:
"Affirm refund confirmed for (amount) from (merchant). View more details at https://www.affirm.com/account"
Affirm will withhold refunded amount from next settlement
read
disputed A dispute has been opened and is active.none
dispute_refunded A dispute has been resolved in the customer's favor and the transaction has been refunded.none