> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api-reference/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api-reference/2021-12-13/charges.md).

# Charges

The Charges resource represents a financial transaction where a specific amount is billed to a customer's payment method. This encompasses the full lifecycle of a charge, including creation, possible disputes, and eventual resolution. Understanding how to use the Charges resource is crucial for managing payments, handling potential chargebacks, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. For more details on related concepts, see the [charges](broken://spaces/-LqH4RJfLVLuHPXuJyTZ/pages/3OFbJ7z5bEdEShDJOdLa), [charge refunds](broken://spaces/-LqH4RJfLVLuHPXuJyTZ/pages/3OFbJ7z5bEdEShDJOdLa#refunds), and [refunds](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/payments/payment-sources/using-the-source-identifier#refunds) sections. For details on the distinction between charge refunds and refunds, refer to [How refunds differ from charge refunds](broken://spaces/-LqH4RJfLVLuHPXuJyTZ/pages/3OFbJ7z5bEdEShDJOdLa#how-refunds-differ-from-charge-refunds).

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{% endopenapi %}


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