Attach an image file to an out-of-pocket expense, bill or bank transaction on mobile

This article explains how to use the FreeAgent mobile app to attach a saved image file to an out-of-pocket expense, bill or bank transaction.

Please note:

  • You can attach a file to an out-of-pocket expense or bill, or to a bank transaction that has been explained or is currently unexplained.
     
  • Any changes you make using the FreeAgent mobile app will be reflected in the desktop version of FreeAgent.

You can also convert a file into an out-of-pocket expense.

Attaching a file to an out-of-pocket expense or bill

Tap the ‘☰’ (mobile app navigation menu) button and select either ‘Expenses’ or ‘Bills’.

Mobile app menu with expenses highlighted

Select the out-of-pocket expense or bill you'd like to add the image file to. Next, select ‘Choose attachment’.

Expense screen with choose attahcment highlighted

Select ‘Files & Smart Capture’ from the menu.

File and Smart Capture highlighted in the menu

Select the relevant tab.

file and Smart Capture tabs.jpg

Select the file that you’d like to attach to the out-of-pocket expense or bill.

List of files

Next, check the preview of the image file, which will be displayed automatically, and then select ‘Attach’ in the top-right corner.

Attach highlighted on the expense screen

Tap ‘Continue and attach’ to complete the process of attaching the image file to the out-of-pocket expense or bill.

Please note that attaching an image file to an out-of-pocket expense or bill will remove it from the Files area of your FreeAgent account. Any file that was marked as ‘private’ will be visible to others on your account once you’ve attached it to an out-of-pocket expense or bill.

Attaching a file screen

Next, select ‘Save’ in the top-right corner to return to the ‘Expenses’ or ‘Bills’ area.

Save highlighted on the expense screen

Attaching a file to a bank transaction

Tap the ‘Banking’ icon.

Overview screen with Banking icon highlighted

Next, select the relevant bank account from the list.

List of bank accounts

Select the bank transaction you'd like to add the image file to. Next, select ‘Choose attachment’.

Choose attachment highlighted on a bank transaction

Select ‘Files & Smart Capture’ from the menu.

Files and Smart Capture highlighted in the menu

Select the relevant tab.

file and Smart Capture tabs.jpg

Select the file you'd like to attach to the bank transaction.

List of files

Next, check the preview of the image file and select ‘Attach’ in the top-right corner.

Attach highlighted on the expense screen

Tap ‘Continue and attach’ to complete the process of attaching the image file to the bank transaction.

Please note that attaching an image file to a transaction will remove it from the Files area. Any file that was marked as ‘private’ will be visible to others on your account once you've attached it to a bank transaction.

Attaching a file screen

Next, select ‘Save’ in the top-right corner to return to the banking area. Alternatively, if the transaction has not yet been explained, check that you're happy with all the details and tap ‘Explain transaction’ at the bottom of the screen to explain the transaction.

Explain transaction highlighted for a bank transaction

Did you find this article useful?