Recording receipts with your phone: escaping the paper pile

Thermal receipts fade within months, the receipt in your wallet gets lost, and at month-end "what was this expense?" goes unanswered. The solution: photograph the receipt the moment you get it.

Why photograph immediately?

Thermal paper fades with heat and light; a postponed receipt becomes unreadable. The rule is simple: one shot on your way out of the checkout.

Let the reading be automatic

Parasyo's receipt scanning recognizes the amount, date, merchant and VAT from the photo; you just confirm. The receipt image is stored inside the record — months later the proof is still in your hands. And this feature is included in the free plan.

Three tips for a good shot

• Lay the receipt on a flat surface, avoid shadows
• Frame the whole receipt
• Don't fold long receipts — take two consecutive shots instead

If a misread happens

Faded print can throw off the amount or date. Every field is editable on the confirmation screen; you have the final say before saving. Those who archive receipts regularly produce their month-end report in minutes.