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[No QA] Clarify MCC default category docs location
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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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## How to set default categories by MCC code
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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 **More**
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5. Click **Settings**.
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6. 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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- **Itemized receipt required over** – Require itemized receipts for expenses over a specific amount.
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- **Max expense amount** – Set a per-expense spending cap (supports decimals).
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- **Max expense age (Days)** – Define how old an expense can be (whole numbers only).
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- **Cash expense default** - Choose whether cash expenses are reimbursable by default. Note: [Workspace Merchant Rules](https://help.expensify.com/articles/new-expensify/workspaces/Workspace-Merchant-Rules) can also set reimbursable status on a per-merchant basis.
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- **Billable default** – Choose whether expenses are billable by default. Note: [Workspace Merchant Rules](https://help.expensify.com/articles/new-expensify/workspaces/Workspace-Merchant-Rules) can also set billable status on a per-merchant basis.
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- **Cash expense default** - Choose whether cash expenses are reimbursable by default. Note: [Workspace Merchant Rules](/articles/new-expensify/workspaces/Workspace-Merchant-Rules) can also set reimbursable status on a per-merchant basis.
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- **Billable default** – Choose whether expenses are billable by default. Note: [Workspace Merchant Rules](/articles/new-expensify/workspaces/Workspace-Merchant-Rules) can also set billable status on a per-merchant basis.
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- **Require company cards for all purchases** - Flag out-of-pocket expenses that should have been made with a company card. Only available after company cards are connected to the workspace.
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- **eReceipts** – Enable automatic receipt generation for all USD card transactions up to $75 (requires USD as default currency).
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- **Merchant-based automation** – Automatically apply categories, tags, and other fields using Workspace Merchant Rules.
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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.
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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](/articles/new-expensify/workspaces/Create-expense-categories).
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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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