Stessa’s iOS and Android apps make it fast and easy to scan receipts from your phone, something you can’t do on desktop. Scanned receipts are automatically read and turned into expense transactions, saving you time and keeping your records organized.
How Does Receipt Scanning Work?
When you scan a receipt in the mobile app:
Stessa automatically extracts key data, such as the vendor name, date, total amount, and sometimes the transaction category.
If you have multiple properties, you’ll need to assign the expense to the correct one.
The result is a new expense transaction, or the receipt is attached to an existing one.
Why Should I Scan Receipts?
Scanning receipts has several advantages over manual entry:
Helps you stay organized for tax audits and CPA reviews
Speeds up expense entry, with no manual typing required
Gives you remote access to your receipts (no more shoeboxes!)
Shows detailed info on which items were purchased
Reduces the chance of missing or miscategorized expenses
What Happens If a Matching Transaction Already Exists?
If you’ve connected your bank or credit card accounts to Stessa, the system searches for a match based on vendor, date, and amount:
If a match is found, the receipt is attached to the existing transaction.
If no match is found, a new transaction is created automatically.
What if two transactions should be merged?
If a scanned receipt isn’t matched to an existing transaction and both versions appear in your ledger, use the Merge feature to combine them into a single record. Learn more: How to Split, Duplicate & Merge Transactions.
Need Help with Receipt Scanning?
Open the Stessa mobile app.
Tap the blue support circle in the lower-right corner.
Select Send us a message to contact support.
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