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How do I set up auto-categorization rules in Spend Management?

Business owners, administrators with full access, and leads with full access can create auto-categorization rules. Rules reduce manual work and help prevent categorization errors. This feature is available for businesses that have Spend Management Pro Plus.

To set up auto-categorization rules using online banking and the U.S. Bank Mobile App

  1. Select the central bill account, then choose Go to Spend Management.
  2. Select Profile & settings, then choose Accounting settings.
  3. Select Auto‑categorization, then choose Add rule.
  4. In the Create auto‑categorization rule section; choose the rule Type. Then set the GL account, class, and location.
  5. Select Add auto‑categorization rule.

More information

  • Rules apply only to transactions that occur after you create the rule.
  • Rules can auto‑fill a category based on a:
    • Specific card
    • User
    • Department
    • Merchant
    • Merchant category
  • More than one rule can apply to a single transaction. For transactions where multiple rules apply, the precedence is:
    • Cards
    • Users
    • Departments
    • Merchants
    • Merchant categories