How to get Wave's mobile receipts feature
Download the Wave app
Tap the receipts tab
Pick a plan
Scan receipts on-the-go and kick major app
- Uses OCR tech to scan receipts and import data in seconds
- Backs up your receipts to the cloud for extra peace of mind
- Scans unlimited receipts and bulk-imports up to 10 receipts at a time
The scan of your dreams
Stop looking under couch cushions—access your receipts digitally, in one place.
Track expenses in your sleep
Keep an eye on business spending, without manual bookkeeping.
Don’t let taxes keep you up at night
Avoid any tax season nightmares with more accurate books, records, and reports.
All uploads lead to Wave
Upload your receipts your way—then sit back and let Wave auto-magically turn them into bookkeeping records.
In the app
Capture and upload receipts on-the-go with Wave’s mobile app.
On your desktop
Drag or upload receipt files* from your desktop into Wave.
Via email
Forward receipt files* via email.
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Mobile receipts pricing
Mobile receipts pricing*
Pick your preferred subscription option to get unlimited receipt scans!
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wave’s mobile receipt feature do, exactly?
Wave’s mobile receipts feature lets you instantly input expenses into Wave. Take a photo or upload a receipt on-the-go from your mobile device, upload receipt files from your desktop at waveapps.com, or send your receipt files or e-receipts directly to Wave via your unique email forwarding address. Then, sit back while Wave scans and processes each receipt with optical character recognition (OCR) technology to automatically create a new bookkeeping record.
Wave’s mobile receipts feature needs an internet connection to upload, scan, process, and post expenses to Wave.
What do I get with my subscription?
When you sign up for Wave’s receipts feature or subscribe to Wave’s Pro Plan, you also get access to accounting transactions on the mobile app. This lets you add and categorize income and expense transactions directly from your phone. Both options come with unlimited receipt scans so you can effortlessly track expenses and cut down on manual data entry and bookkeeping. Plus, you’ll get access to a real, live customer support agent via chat or email, Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM Eastern.
How much does it cost*?
Wave’s receipts feature and Pro Plan include unlimited receipt scans.
Pro Plan
Includes Wave’s receipts feature, plus even more features to help you look more polished, save more time, and conquer cash flow.
USD pricing:
- Monthly plan: $16/month. Billed monthly.
- Annual plan: $170/year (save $22 compared to monthly). Billed annually.
CAD pricing:
- Monthly plan: $20/month. Billed monthly.
- Annual plan: $220/year (save $20 compared to monthly). Billed annually.
Receipts feature
USD pricing:
- Monthly plan: $8/month. Billed monthly.
- Annual plan: $72/year (25% discount = $6/month). Billed annually.
CAD pricing:
- Monthly plan: $11/month. Billed monthly.
- Annual plan: $96/year (27% discount = $8/month). Billed annually.
* plus applicable tax
Subscriptions will auto-renew until you choose to cancel.
How can I access my subscription details?
All details can be found on the “Subscriptions and Billing” page in your Apple account, or the “Find your purchases, reservations & subscription” page in your Google account.
How do I sign up for mobile receipts?
Download or open Wave’s mobile app, tap the “Receipts” tab, and then select either a monthly or annual plan.
Is the receipt feature only available on mobile?
Wave’s receipt scan feature works on both Wave’s mobile app and desktop, so your receipts are always in one place (wherever you upload from).
To get started on mobile:
- Download or open the Wave: Small Business Software app and sign up for our mobile receipts feature. Once you’ve subscribed, you can start snapping photos and uploading receipts with your device.
On desktop:
- After signing up for mobile receipts, sign in to waveapps.com on desktop and navigate to the Receipts tab in the left-side menu. Drag and drop receipt files (JPG, GIF, PNG, or PDF) to upload, or send them directly to Wave via your unique email forwarding address.
Can I use it with iOS and Android?
Yup, our mobile receipt feature can be accessed in our Wave app, on iOS and Android.
Can I unsubscribe any time?
You can unsubscribe at any time, but the cancellation of your subscription will go into effect at the end of your current billing period.
What happens if I cancel my subscription?
The cancellation of your subscription will go into effect at the end of your current billing period. When your billing period ends, you will lose access to any functionality or features that require an active subscription, such as scanning new receipts and managing accounting transactions using Wave’s mobile app. You won’t lose access to previously scanned receipts; they will continue to exist in your books as transactions and are accessible along with your saved accounting transactions when you sign in to waveapps.com.