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## Resource: OrderTransactions



## Article: Introduction

## Article Link: https://dev.wix.com/docs/velo/apis/wix-ecom-backend/order-transactions/introduction.md

## Article Content:

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title: Introduction
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# Introduction

 

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The Order Transactions API allows you to manage records and details of payments and refunds associated with your orders.

With the Order Transactions API you can:

* Retrieve transactions related to one or more orders.
* Add payment records to an order.
* Listen to events when an [order's transactions are updated](https://www.wix.com/velo/reference/wix-ecom-backend/events/onordertransactionsupdated).

## Terminology

* **Transaction**: Global term for a transfer of funds. Can be either a:
  * **Payment**: A transfer of funds from customer to merchant/seller when making a purchase.
  * **Refund** A reimbursing transfer of funds back to the buyer.

To use the Order Transactions API, import `{ orderTransactions }` from the `wix-ecom-backend` module:

```javascript
import { orderTransactions } from 'wix-ecom-backend';
```

## Permissions information

Functions in the Order Transactions API are restricted and only run if you elevate permissions using the `wix-auth` [`elevate()`](https://www.wix.com/velo/reference/wix-auth/elevate) function.

<blockquote class='warning'>
<p><strong>Warning:</strong> Elevating a function allows it to be called by any site visitor. Exercise caution to prevent security vulnerabilities.</p>
</blockquote>