Receipt scanner

Snap a bill. Spendr reads the rest

Spendr's receipt scanner turns a photo into an expense. Send a picture of a shop receipt, a restaurant bill, or a UPI payment screenshot on WhatsApp, and Spendr extracts the merchant and amount and files it for you — no app, no cropping, no typing.

Why scan receipts instead of typing them?

Receipts pile up. Whether it's the kirana slip, the dinner bill, or a UPI confirmation on your screen, manually transferring those numbers into an app is exactly the kind of chore most people skip. The proof of your spending is right there in a photo — so the photo should be enough.

That's the idea behind Spendr's receipt scanner. Instead of reading a bill and re-typing it, you let Spendr read it. The same applies to UPI screenshots, which is how a huge share of payments in India actually happen.

How the receipt scanner works

1. Take or share a photo

Snap a picture of the receipt or open your UPI app and screenshot the payment confirmation. Send it to Spendr on WhatsApp like you'd send any image.

2. Spendr reads the image

Spendr analyses the photo, finds the total amount and the merchant or recipient, and chooses a category based on your preferences. It works with printed receipts and on-screen UPI confirmations alike.

3. Confirm and you're done

Spendr tells you what it logged. If a detail needs changing, reply in the conversation — change merchant to Big Bazaar or that was 1,250 — and it updates instantly.

Made for UPI-first India

Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm screenshots are first-class inputs for Spendr. Since these payments don't leave a paper trail, screenshotting and sending them is the simplest way to keep your records complete. Spendr reads the amount and the payee so your UPI spends are captured just like cash or card purchases.

One inbox for every kind of expense

The receipt scanner works hand in hand with Spendr's other inputs. Type a quick line with the WhatsApp expense tracker, speak a voice note, or scan a receipt — whatever is fastest. Everything flows into the same history.

Turn receipts into insight

Scanned expenses appear on your dashboard alongside everything else, with category charts, filters, and month-over-month analysis. Splitting a scanned restaurant bill with friends? Spendr can split the expense and track who owes you, right from the chat.

Receipt scanner — FAQs

How does Spendr's receipt scanner work?

You send a photo of a receipt, bill, or UPI payment screenshot to Spendr on WhatsApp. Spendr reads the image, extracts the merchant and amount, and saves it as an expense — no manual typing.

Can it read UPI payment screenshots?

Yes. Screenshots from Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, and other UPI apps work well. Spendr identifies the paid amount and the merchant or recipient and logs the expense.

What kinds of receipts can I scan?

Printed shop receipts, restaurant bills, and photos of invoices all work. For best results, make sure the amount is clearly visible in the photo.

Do I have to crop or edit the photo first?

No. Just snap and send. Spendr handles the reading. If anything looks off, you can correct it by replying in the chat.

Is the receipt scanner free to use?

Yes. After creating a free account and verifying your phone number, you can scan receipts and UPI screenshots on WhatsApp at no cost.

Scan your first receipt with Spendr

Sign up free, verify your phone, and send a photo of any bill or UPI screenshot to log it instantly.