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Use categories

With categories you later see at a glance what your group spent money on – accommodation, food, transport. They're optional.

Last checked: 3 November 2026

Step by step

  1. 1

    Pick a category

    When adding or editing an expense, tap one of the categories under “Category”: “Accommodation”, “Food & drink”, “Shopping”, “Transport”, “Leisure”, “Household/utilities”, “Travel” or “Other”.

  2. 2

    Deselect it

    Tap the selected category again and the expense is “No category” again.

  3. 3

    Filter by category

    In the group, open “Filter & sorting” via the filter icon and pick one or more categories under “Category” – including “No category”.

  4. 4

    Analyse

    Under “Overview”, the “Expenses per category” section shows how much falls on each category.

Good to know

  • Transfers and settlement payments have no category.
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