Expensify

Expensify is an expense management platform for businesses of all sizes. It automates the full expense workflow, from snapping a receipt photo to reimbursing employees. Its SmartScan feature reads merchant, date, and amount from receipts and codes them automatically. Teams can also book travel, issue virtual cards, and import cards they already use. Concierge AI answers questions and keeps reports moving. With accounting integrations and global reimbursements, Expensify cuts the manual work around company spending. Check expensify.com for current plan details and pricing.

Key Features

1. SmartScan Receipt Capture

Snap a photo and AI reads the merchant, date, amount, and currency, then builds an expense entry with no typing.

2. Bring Your Own Card

Connect existing corporate cards from 10,000+ banks instead of switching providers, keeping your rewards and limits.

3. Expensify Travel

Book flights, hotels, rail, and cars inside the app, with trips flowing straight into expense reports.

4. Concierge AI

A built-in AI assistant answers questions, chases missing details, and keeps approvals moving through chat.

5. Chat-Based Approvals

Employees and managers discuss, approve, and resolve expenses directly on each expense or trip without email.

6. Global Reimbursements

Pay employees in 140+ currencies across 190+ countries from a business bank account without manual conversions.

7. Accounting Integrations

Coded expenses sync to QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, and Sage Intacct in real time, no CSV uploads needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Expensify used for?

Expensify is used for end-to-end expense management. It covers receipt capture, expense reports, approvals, reimbursements, travel booking, and corporate cards for teams of any size.

Do I need an Expensify card to use it?

No. Bring-your-own-card lets you connect the corporate cards you already have from 10,000+ banks. The Expensify Visa Commercial Card is optional.

How does SmartScan work?

Snap a photo of a receipt and AI extracts the merchant, date, amount, and currency, then codes the expense automatically. Concierge AI learns your categorization preferences over time.

Does Expensify work offline?

Yes. You can submit, approve, and pay expenses without an internet connection, so travel or spotty Wi-Fi never blocks your workflow.

What is the difference between Expensify and Brex?

Expensify works with your existing cards and suits many company types, while Brex is card-first with high limits for startups. Both automate expense reporting in different ways.

How fast are reimbursements?

Next-day reimbursements are available, so employees do not wait weeks to get paid back for out-of-pocket expenses.

Conclusion

Expensify suits teams that want expense automation without changing their cards. SmartScan, Concierge AI, and real-time accounting sync cut most of the busywork. Travel booking and global reimbursements help companies with travelers and remote staff. Plans scale from small teams to enterprises, so it grows with your company. Compare plans on expensify.com to find the right fit for your business.