## Overview
Charges can move through a series of states from capturing a transaction to refunding it. Here’s an overview of the different possible charge states for an order. Some e-commerce platforms or order management systems may not support all charge actions so be sure to check their documentation.

## States
Charges can go through the following states:
| Charge status | Description | What Affirm does | Available actions |
| **authorized** | The charge is authorized. By default, the authorization expires after 30 days. | _ Generates Charge ID _ Renders charge in merchant dashboard - Messages authorization to the customer | `capture` `void` `read` `update` |
| **voided** | The charge is voided, or the authorization has expired. No further actions can be taken on this charge. | Messages the customer that charge has been voided | `read` |
| **captured** | The charge 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 charge 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 charge has 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 charge has been refunded. |  | none |