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Download the Konto app on your phone

The Konto app lets you record receipts wherever you are — take one photo and AI automatically reads the amount, supplier and VAT. This is the fourth and final part of the series “Record expenses like a pro”. You need an active Konto account. If you have not yet set up automatic cost recording, we recommend starting with the guide on automatic cost recording (AI) and approval.

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    Download the Konto app on your phone

    Search for “Konto” in the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Google Play (Android). Select the app from Konto ehf. and tap “Get” (iOS) or “Install” (Android) to install it on your device.

    Download the Konto app on your phone
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    Sign in to the Konto app

    The first time you open the app you will see a welcome screen — tap anywhere to continue. On the sign-in screen, select the Rafræn auðkenning tab, enter your phone number and tap “INNSKRÁNING”. You can also sign in with your email address, SMS or through the Auðkennisapp.

    Sign in to the Konto app
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    Tap the red + in the bottom bar

    After signing in, the dashboard opens with the same tiles as on the web: Senda reikning, Skrá kostnað, Tasklistinn and more. Tap the red + in the centre of the bottom bar to open the action menu.

    Tap the red + in the bottom bar
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    Tap “Skanna reikning fyrir kostnað”

    The action menu shows several options. Tap “Skanna reikning fyrir kostnað” to open the camera scanner. If you already have a photo of the receipt on your phone, tap “Hlaða inn mynd fyrir kostnað” instead.

    Tap “Skanna reikning fyrir kostnað”
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    Hold the phone over the receipt

    Hold your phone over the receipt on a flat, well-lit surface. The Konto scanner automatically detects the edges of the receipt (shown in blue) and takes the picture. You can also tap the shutter button yourself if you prefer.

    Hold the phone over the receipt
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    Tap ✓ at the top right

    Once the picture is taken you will see a thumbnail of it in the bottom left. Tap ✓ at the top right to confirm the image and continue.

    Tap ✓ at the top right
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    Tap “Skrá kostnað”

    Check that the image of the receipt is clear and all figures are visible. Tap “Skrá kostnað” to send it to Konto. If you have more receipts to scan, tick “Skrá meiri kostnað” to go straight to the next one.

    Tap “Skrá kostnað”
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    “Kostnaður skráður!” — the receipt is registered

    A green message, “Geggjað · Kostnaður skráður!”, confirms that the receipt has been sent to Konto. The new cost record appears at the top of the cost list with status NÝTT or Í VINNSLU while AI processes it.

    “Kostnaður skráður!” — the receipt is registered
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    AI reads the receipt and approves it automatically

    A moment later Konto’s AI reads the receipt and automatically fills in the supplier, date, VAT and total amount. If auto-approval is enabled, the cost record is approved straight away and the status changes to “Sjálfvirkt samþykkt”. For more on settings see the guide on automatic cost recording (AI) and approval.

    AI reads the receipt and approves it automatically

A flat receipt in good light gives the best results

Lay the receipt on a flat, well-lit surface and avoid shadows over the figures. This helps AI read the data more accurately and saves you manual corrections.

Can I throw away the receipt after registering it?

Once a receipt is registered in Konto, the image is stored in the system. Whether you may dispose of the original depends on your bookkeeper’s instructions — check with your bookkeeper before throwing the receipt away.

Three other ways to record expenses

The Konto app is one of four ways to record expenses. The other three are AI and web upload, forwarding emails and XML invoices and orders.

Common questions

Where do I find the Konto app?
Search for “Konto” in the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Google Play (Android). Select the app from Konto ehf. and tap “Get” or “Install” to download it.
Is the Konto app available for Android?
Yes. The Konto app is available on Google Play for Android devices and on the App Store for iPhone and iPad — the same experience on both platforms.
Can I sign in with the same account I use on the web?
Yes. You use the same email address or phone number and password in the app as on konto.is — it is one and the same account.
What do I do if the AI read the receipt incorrectly?
Open the cost record in the list and tap “Breyta” to manually correct the amount, supplier or VAT.
Does scanning a receipt through the app use credits?
Cost recording with AI uses credits (inneign). For details on settings and credits see the guide on automatic cost recording (AI) and approval.
Where does the record appear after I submit the image?
The record appears immediately at the top of the cost list in both the app and on konto.is with status NÝTT or Í VINNSLU. Your bookkeeper can fetch it from Konto and post it in dk — see the guide on fetching cost records from Konto in dk.
Do I need a specific Konto subscription to use the app?
The Konto app is available on all Konto subscription tiers. See konto.is/verd for an overview of subscriptions and pricing.

Questions? support@konto.is