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# Expense categories

1 sub category | 4 articles

## [Introduction to Expenses categories](https://help.cintra.co.uk/payroll/docs/introduction-to-expenses-categories.md)

Updated on 2026-08-19 | Published on 2026-04-02

Categories define the types of expense that users can claim in Expenses . Each category carries its own settings including VAT treatment, GL codes, spend limits, and approval workflows. These are...

## [Creating and editing Expenses categories](https://help.cintra.co.uk/payroll/docs/creating-and-editing-expense-categories.md)

Updated on 2026-08-19 | Published on 2026-04-13

Expenses includes a set of default categories that you can edit to match your organisation's requirements. You can also create new categories from scratch. Important! If a category does not appear in...

## [Importing and exporting Expenses categories](https://help.cintra.co.uk/payroll/docs/importing-and-exporting-categories.md)

Updated on 2026-08-19 | Published on 2026-04-13

You can import categories in bulk using a CSV. You can also export your existing category data for reporting purposes. Downloading the import template Go to Setup > Categories . Select Export from the...

## [Expenses category alerts](https://help.cintra.co.uk/payroll/docs/alerts.md)

Updated on 2026-08-21 | Published on 2026-04-13

Alerts are triggered automatically based on the settings configured on each category. By adjusting these settings, you can control which alerts users, approvers, and Finance see when an expense is...

## [Assigning items to categories](https://help.cintra.co.uk/payroll/docs/assigning-items-to-categories.md)

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