Receipt AI | Manage Receipts with AI and SMS for Busy Traveling Teams
Receipt-AI is an AI-powered receipt management tool designed for businesses, finance teams, and individuals who need to capture, categorize, and upload receipts to accounting software (QuickBooks and Xero) from a mobile device. It emphasizes SMS-based receipt submission, fast processing, and seamless integration with popular accounting platforms to save time and improve accuracy.
How Receipt-AI Works
- Take a picture of a receipt and text it to Receipt-AI (SMS) or upload via website/email.
- Choose a folder/category for the receipt.
- Receipt-AI automatically extracts key details (date, vendor, tax, total, line items), renames the file, categorizes it, and uploads it to QuickBooks or Xero. You can review and finalize the match.
Optional: Use one-click reconciliation to automatically match the receipt to a transaction in your accounting software.
Key Use Cases
- Capture receipts on the go via SMS, email, or website upload.
- Auto-extract and categorize expenses to keep Chart of Accounts organized.
- Streamline expense reporting for travelers, field teams, and onsite professionals.
- Achieve faster reconciliation and better visibility into project costs.
Supported Formats and Reach
- Supported receipt formats: JPEG, PNG, PDF, TIFF, WEBP, HEIC/HEIF.
- 39 languages supported for better accessibility.
- Works with QuickBooks and Xero for automatic uploads and reconciliation.
- Email uploads are supported globally; SMS uploads are currently US/Canada only.
Security and Privacy
- All receipts and account information are encrypted and protected.
- Data handling focuses on minimizing manual work and preserving confidentiality.
What It Solves
- Reduces manual data entry and paperwork.
- Improves accuracy in extracting receipt details.
- Speeds up expense reporting and project cost visibility.
- Enables teams to manage receipts while traveling without extra app installations.
How to Use Receipt-AI
- Upload Receipts
- SMS: Text a receipt photo to the Receipt-AI number.
- Email: Forward a receipt from your registered email address.
- Website: Drag and drop receipts to the portal.
- Categorize and Rename
- Choose the appropriate folder/category; Receipt-AI renames files automatically.
- Sync with Accounting Software
- Receipts are uploaded to QuickBooks or Xero and can be matched to transactions with one-click reconciliation.
- Reconcile and Review
- Review matches in QuickBooks/Xero and complete the reconciliation.
Notes and Tips
- You can send up to 3 receipt photos per message; each photo is treated as a separate receipt.
- If you want to include a memo, add it in the SMS text or email subject line.
- SMS-based submission enables receipts to be captured anytime, anywhere without extra apps.
Core Features
- SMS-based receipt upload (text a receipt photo to Receipt-AI)
- AI-powered data extraction (date, vendor, tax, total, line items)
- Auto-renaming and auto-categorization of receipts
- One-click reconciliation with QuickBooks or Xero
- Automatic upload to accounting software and transaction matching
- Website, SMS, and email receipt intake
- Supports JPEG, PNG, PDF, TIFF, WEBP, HEIC/HEIF formats
- 39 languages supported
- Privacy-focused data protection and encryption
- No app download required (works with existing SMS/email tools)
Target Audience
- Businesses and finance teams needing efficient expense management
- Traveling professionals and on-site workers who incur receipts regularly
- Accountants and bookkeepers seeking faster reconciliation and reporting