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Clarify that MCC default categories are configured under Categories > Settings, not Rules
Concierge was incorrectly directing users to the Rules page to change MCC group-to-category defaults. The correct location is Workspace > Categories > Settings. - Added MCC Default Categories subsection to Create-expense-categories.md - Updated Workspace-Rules.md to explicitly state this is not configured on the Rules page and cross-reference the Categories article - Updated Require-tags-and-categories-for-expenses.md to mention MCC-based defaults Co-authored-by: David Barrett <quinthar@users.noreply.github.com>
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docs/articles/new-expensify/workspaces/Create-expense-categories.md

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- Existing expenses are not updated retroactively.
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- These suggestions are based on patterns and may vary by user.
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## MCC Default Categories
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Expensify can automatically assign a default category based on the merchant's MCC (Merchant Category Code). For example, you can set all airline expenses to default to a "Flights" category.
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To manage MCC default categories:
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1. In the **navigation tabs** (on the left on web, and at the bottom on mobile), click **Workspaces**.
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2. Click your **workspace name**.
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3. Click **Categories**.
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4. Click **Settings** in the top-right.
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5. Update the default category for any MCC group (e.g., Airlines, Gas, Groceries).
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## Workspace Merchant Rules
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Workspace Admins can configure [**Workspace Merchant Rules**](https://help.expensify.com/articles/new-expensify/workspaces/Workspace-Merchant-Rules) to apply consistent categories based on merchant name across all workspace members.

docs/articles/new-expensify/workspaces/Require-tags-and-categories-for-expenses.md

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# Default Spend Categories
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Expensify learns how you categorize expenses by merchant and automatically applies those preferences going forward. You can always update or override a category, and Expensify will learn your changes over time.
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Expensify can automatically assign categories based on the merchant's MCC (Merchant Category Code). For example, airline expenses can default to a "Flights" category. Expensify also learns how you categorize expenses by merchant and applies those preferences going forward. You can always update or override a category, and Expensify will learn your changes over time.
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## Manage Default Spend Categories
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docs/articles/new-expensify/workspaces/Workspace-Rules.md

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# How to manage default categories and billable behavior
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You can set workspace-wide defaults to automate categorization and tagging.
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You can set workspace-wide defaults to automate categorization and tagging. These settings are **not** configured on the Rules page.
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- **Default categories** – Auto-assign a category based on the merchant’s MCC. Set this under **Categories > Settings**.
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- **Default categories** – Auto-assign a category based on the merchant’s MCC (Merchant Category Code). This is configured under **Categories > Settings**, not under Rules. See [Create Expense Categories](https://help.expensify.com/articles/new-expensify/workspaces/Create-expense-categories) for step-by-step instructions.
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- **Billable expenses** – Decide when tagging is required based on whether an expense is marked billable. Set this under **Tags > Settings**.
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**Note:** Default category and billable settings use general automation logic. If you need consistent, merchant-specific outcomes that apply across all members, use **Workspace Merchant Rules** instead.

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