diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index d4212bf..bb51b39 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 
 ## Unreleased
 
+- added: `getPrivateViewKey` method to retrieve the private view key for a wallet.
+
 ## 0.2.0 (2025-05-26)
 
 - changed: `transfer` now accepts an array of destinations.
diff --git a/src/CppBridge.ts b/src/CppBridge.ts
index d15e064..8d5d308 100644
--- a/src/CppBridge.ts
+++ b/src/CppBridge.ts
@@ -242,6 +242,16 @@ export class CppBridge {
     return JSON.parse(response)
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Get the private view key for a wallet.
+   * This key allows viewing incoming transactions without spending ability.
+   * WARNING: This is sensitive information - handle with care!
+   */
+  async getPrivateViewKey(walletId: number): Promise<string> {
+    const walletInfo = await this.getWalletInfo(walletId)
+    return walletInfo.wi_extended.view_private_key
+  }
+
   async resetWalletPassword(
     walletId: number,
     password: string