Convert a Smart Capture file into an out-of-pocket expense

This article explains how to convert a file from the Smart Capture area, for example a receipt, into an out-of-pocket expense.

You can also convert a file into a bill, or use the FreeAgent mobile app to convert a file into an out-of-pocket expense or attach an image file to an out-of-pocket expense, bill or bank transaction.

Navigate to the relevant file in the Smart Capture area

Navigate to the drop-down menu at the top-right of the screen and select 'Smart Capture’.

This will bring up a list of all your Smart Capture files. Files which have had the date and amount extracted will have a lightning bolt icon next to it.

If you would like to edit the name of the file before you convert it to an out-of-pocket expense, select the three dots to the right of the total value and select ‘Edit name & privacy’.

Once you’ve made the relevant changes, select ‘Save changes’.

Convert the Smart Capture file to an out-of-pocket expense

Select the three dots to the right of the total value and select ‘Create expense’.

A new out-of-pocket expense will be created with the file as an attachment.

If you’ve converted a file from the Smart Capture area, the date, total value and a suggested category will be automatically added into the relevant fields of the ‘Expense details’ section and highlighted in blue.

Next, complete any additional relevant fields for the out-of-pocket expense.

Review the details and select ‘Create New Expense’ at the bottom of the screen to complete the process.

Once you’ve created the out-of-pocket expense, find out how to edit an out-of-pocket expense.