> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.dash.fi/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Card transactions

> View, filter, and understand your Dash.fi card activity.

Card transactions are accessible from **Spend → Card Transactions** in the left-hand navigation. The page has two tabs: **All** (settled and declined activity) and **Pending** (pre-authorisation holds).

## All transactions

The All tab shows every settled and declined card charge on your account. Each row shows:

| Column           | Description                          |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Transaction date | When the charge was made             |
| Merchant         | Merchant name                        |
| Spend category   | Category assigned to the transaction |
| Card             | Card name used for the charge        |
| Status           | Current transaction status           |
| Amount           | Transaction amount                   |

You can show or hide columns using the column visibility control on the right side of the table header.

## Pending transactions

The Pending tab shows pre-authorisation holds — charges that have been authorised by the merchant but haven't settled yet. Pending transactions show initiation date, descriptor, and pending amount. A total pending amount summary is shown above the list.

Pending holds typically resolve within 1–3 business days. If a pending charge doesn't correspond to a completed purchase, it will usually fall off automatically.

## Transaction statuses

| Status   | Meaning                        |
| -------- | ------------------------------ |
| Pending  | Authorised, not yet settled    |
| Settled  | Fully processed and cleared    |
| Declined | Transaction was blocked        |
| Released | Hold released without settling |

## Declined transactions

When a transaction is declined, hover over the status badge to see the decline reason. The popover explains what blocked the charge and suggests an action:

* **View card** or **Edit card** — if the issue is a card configuration problem (wrong category, card frozen, limit reached)
* **Contact support** — for issuer-side issues or anything needing investigation

Common decline reasons include insufficient funds, card frozen, limit reached, category restrictions, and country restrictions. See [Card declines](/cards/card-declines) for a full breakdown.

## Filters

Click **Filter Transactions** to show the filter panel:

* **Search** — free-text search on the merchant descriptor
* **Date range** — filter by payment date (from / to)
* **Card** — filter to a specific card

## Finding a merchant activation code

Some ad platforms verify your card by charging a small amount (typically around \$1) with a short verification code in the descriptor.

1. Filter by the card you added to the platform
2. Look for a small charge in the All or Pending tab
3. The verification code appears in the merchant descriptor
4. Copy it and enter it on the platform