Stessa’s iOS and Android mobile apps make it fast and easy to scan receipts directly from your phone—something you can’t do on a desktop. Scanned receipts are automatically parsed and turned into expense transactions, saving you time and keeping your records organized.
How does receipt scanning work?
Stessa's mobile app uses receipt scanning to create or attach transactions automatically.
When you scan a receipt:
Stessa will automatically extract key data, such as:
Store or vendor name
Date
Total amount
(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 an attachment to an existing one.
It's that simple!
Why should I scan receipts?
Scanning receipts offers multiple advantages over manual entry:
Helps you stay organized for tax audits and CPA reviews
Speeds up expense entry—no manual typing required
Provides 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 will:
Search for a match based on:
Vendor
Date
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 the system fails to match a scanned receipt to an existing transaction, and both versions appear in your ledger:
You can use the “Merge” feature to combine them into a single, accurate record.
Learn more: How to Split & Merge Transactions
Need help with receipt scanning?
If you run into issues or have suggestions:
Open the Stessa mobile app
Tap the blue support circle in the lower right
Select “Send us a message” to get in touch with support
Stessa's mobile app for iOS:
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Stessa's mobile app for Android:
