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title: Submit an expense report from mobile
description: "The Illizeo app turns a paper receipt into an expense report in under 30 seconds: photo, OCR, auto-categorisation, submission. No more waiting to be back at the office or losing a receipt. - **Reading time**3 min - **Level**Beginner - **Last…"
url: "https://illizeo.com/en/centre-aide/submit-an-expense-report-from-mobile/"
updated: "2026-09-21"
category: Expense Reports
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# Submit an expense report from mobile

The Illizeo app turns a paper receipt into an expense report in under 30 seconds: photo, OCR, auto-categorisation, submission. No more waiting to be back at the office or losing a receipt.

- **Reading time**3 min
- **Level**Beginner
- **Last updated**May 2026
- **Module**Expense Reports

## Step-by-step

1. ### Open the app and tap "+"

   Floating button bottom right. Pick *Expense report*.
2. ### Take a photo of the receipt

   The app frames automatically, straightens and enhances contrast. OCR extracts amount, date, vendor, VAT.
3. ### Check the data

   Suggested category (meals, transport, hotel...), linked project, payment method (corporate / personal card). Adjust if needed.
4. ### Submit

   The report enters the approval workflow. Add more expenses to the same report or create a new one.

## Fields auto-extracted by OCR

| Field | Source on ticket | Average accuracy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total amount | Printed total | 99% |
| Date | Receipt timestamp | 97% |
| Vendor | Header | 92% |
| VAT | VAT line | 89% |
| Category | Inferred from vendor | 85% |

## FAQ

   Offline?

The app stores locally. Sync happens as soon as connectivity is back.

   Multiple receipts in one shot?

The *Multi-receipt* mode captures in burst. Each expense becomes its own line.

   Foreign currencies?

Auto-detected. The central bank rate applies for the payment date.

   What about reclaimable VAT?

Calculated per your country's tax rules. Shown separately in the accounting export.

### Set reimbursement policies

Learn to model caps, currencies and business rules.

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