Core ledger

Can I add a cash expense when I do not have a receipt?

A cash purchase at a weekend market or lunch paid by a friend may leave no digital trail. Add the expense by hand, choose a category and keep it with the rest of your ledger.

Dolly manual expense entry and categories screen
Dolly Dog with Manual expense entry
WHY IT HELPS

Life uses more than one way to pay. When automation has nothing to catch, manual entry remains a direct and dependable doorway into your ledger.

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LIFE WITH DOLLY · Manual expense entry

Ordinary days are worth keeping.

From a coffee on the commute to groceries on the way home, Dolly helps put the small purchases of real life in order.

HOW IT WORKS

Every step leaves room for you to check.

  1. 01

    Open a new record

    Start adding an expense from your Dolly ledger.

  2. 02

    Enter the purchase

    Add the amount and other details you need.

  3. 03

    Choose a category

    Use the category that fits your own organization.

  4. 04

    Review and save

    Confirm the record and return to it later if needed.

SCOPE

Know where this feature fits best.

Works well for

  • Cash and purchases without receipts
  • Manual expense entry
  • Expense categories

Good to know

  • Automatic capture of every cash payment or transfer
  • An official banking record
  • Saving without your confirmation
FAQ

Manual expense entry

Can I use Dolly with manual entry only?+

Yes. Apple Pay, receipt scanning and statement import are optional ways to reduce typing.

Can I record cash purchases?+

Yes. Manual entry works regardless of payment method.

Are AI features required?+

No. You can use the core ledger without AI features.

Do I need to connect a bank?+

No. Records are added to the Dolly ledger on your device.

Last updated: 2026-10-07
Now available on the App Store for iPhone · Android in development

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