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RECEIPT TRACKING
HANDS-FREE.

ParseHook automatically extracts merchant, amount, date, and items from purchase receipt emails. Forward receipts from any merchant and the data fires directly to your expense tracking system — accounting stays current without manual work.

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RAW EMAIL
From: receipts@amazon.com
Subj: Your Amazon order receipt
Thank you for your order! Merchant: Amazon Order: #112-8743 Amount: $84.99 Date: May 27, 2024 Items: USB Hub x1 Monitor Stand x1
PARSED JSON1.2s
{
  "type": "receipt",
  "merchant": "Amazon",
  "order_id": "112-8743",
  "amount": 84.99,
  "currency": "USD",
  "date": "2024-05-27",
}
POST your-app.com/hook200 OK

HOW IT WORKS

  1. 01

    FORWARD RECEIPTS

    Set a filter in your email client to auto-forward receipts to your ParseHook address. Works for any merchant that sends email receipts.

  2. 02

    DATA IS EXTRACTED

    ParseHook identifies merchant, order ID, amount, currency, date, and itemized purchases from any receipt format.

  3. 03

    EXPENSE SYSTEM UPDATED

    JSON fires to your webhook. Connect to Expensify, QuickBooks, a Google Sheet, or any expense system with an API.

QUESTIONS

Does receipt tracking work with all merchants?

Yes. ParseHook uses AI, not templates. It handles Amazon, Apple, Google, Stripe, PayPal, airline tickets, hotel bookings, and any merchant that emails receipts.

Can ParseHook track receipts in multiple currencies?

Yes. ParseHook extracts the currency code alongside the amount. EUR, GBP, USD, and all major currencies are identified automatically.

How do I auto-forward receipts without reading them manually?

In Gmail: Settings > Filters > Create filter matching 'receipt' or 'order confirmation' in subject > Forward to your ParseHook address. Takes 2 minutes.

Can ParseHook extract line items from Amazon or Apple receipts?

Yes. When receipts contain itemized purchases, ParseHook extracts them as a structured array including description, quantity, and unit price.

Does ParseHook process PDF receipts attached to emails?

PDF attachment parsing is available on Pro and Business plans. ParseHook extracts data from digital-born PDFs just like email bodies. No extra setup required.

How fast does the receipt data hit my expense tracking system?

ParseHook processes incoming emails within 5 seconds. Your expense system or spreadsheet is updated instantly via webhook before you even review the receipt manually.

What happens if a receipt contains tax or VAT breakdowns?

ParseHook accurately extracts subtotal, tax amounts, VAT/GST details, and the final total as distinct JSON fields when present in the receipt.

Can I connect ParseHook directly to Google Sheets?

Yes. You can route your ParseHook webhook to a platform like Make, n8n, or Zapier, which can instantly append the structured receipt data as a new row in Google Sheets. Alternatively, a direct webhook to Google Sheets via Apps Script is also supported.

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