Automatic Dext Receipt Forwarding

Forward receipts to in@dext.com automatically

By ilios Galil · Founder, Expensent

Published December 1, 2024 · Updated March 28, 2026

Stop manually forwarding receipts to Dext (formerly Receipt Bank). Expensent automatically detects invoice emails in your inbox and forwards them to in@dext.com for automatic data extraction. Set it up once in 5 minutes, and never forward a receipt manually again.

The Manual Forwarding Problem

Dext's data extraction is excellent, but still requires you to manually forward each receipt to in@dext.com:

•Each email receipt must be forwarded to in@dext.com manually
•Clients and employees forget to forward receipts consistently
•Accountants spend time chasing missing documentation
•Month-end closes are delayed by incomplete records

Automatic Dext Email Forwarding with Expensent

Expensent finds every invoice in your inbox and categorizes it — ready to forward, needs a download, or needs review. Forward to in@dext.com with one click, or set up auto-forwarding so the next time this invoice comes in, it goes straight to Dext.

Smart categorization: Invoices are sorted automatically—auto-forward, review first, or download from vendor portal
Any vendor: AI-powered detection recognizes receipts from any vendor—not limited to a fixed list
Happy accountants: No more chasing clients for missing Dext receipts
You're in control: One click to forward any invoice. One click to set up auto-forwarding — next time that invoice arrives, it’s handled automatically.
Paper receipt capture: Built-in phone camera scanner for paper receipts — snap a photo and forward it to Dext alongside your email invoices
Fine-grained control: CC your team on forwarded invoices, add vendor notes, filter by attachment type, skip $0 invoices, or block senders you don’t need

How Dext Email Forwarding Works

Dext (formerly Receipt Bank) allows users to forward email receipts to in@dext.com or a custom address like [yourname]@dext.cc. When receipts are sent to this address:

•Dext automatically extracts key data (vendor, date, amount, tax)
•Documents are categorized and ready for review
•Data can be published directly to accounting software
•Supports PDF, JPG, PNG attachments and email body content

Pro tip: Find your unique Dext email address in Profile → User Settings → Extract by Email section.

How to Set Up Automatic Dext Receipt Forwarding

Connect your email to Expensent

Link your work email inbox using secure OAuth authentication. We never see your password.

Enter in@dext.com as your destination

Tell Expensent to forward all invoice emails to Dext for automatic extraction.

You're in control

Expensent finds and categorizes your invoices. Forward to Dext with one click, or set up auto-forwarding — next time the invoice arrives, it goes straight there.

For a complete guide including troubleshooting and all submission methods, see our Complete Guide to Emailing Receipts to Dext.

Zero Manual Effort

No more forwarding emails to Dext

Fast Extraction

Dext extracts data automatically

Complete Capture

Every receipt forwarded

Dext Receipt Forwarding FAQ

How do I automatically forward receipts to Dext?

Connect your email to Expensent and set in@dext.com (or your custom @dext.cc address) as your forwarding destination. Expensent finds invoice emails and categorizes them. Forward with one click, or set up auto-forwarding — next time that invoice comes in, it’s handled automatically.

What is the difference between in@dext.com and @dext.cc addresses?

Dext provides two types of email addresses: in@dext.com is the standard inbox for document submission, while @dext.cc addresses are custom unique addresses assigned to your account (like yourname@dext.cc). Both work seamlessly with Expensent for automatic forwarding.

Does Expensent work with Dext Prepare (Receipt Bank)?

Yes! Dext was formerly known as Receipt Bank. Expensent works with both the current Dext platform and legacy Receipt Bank accounts. The same automatic forwarding functionality applies regardless of which branding your account uses.

How long does Dext receipt automation take to set up?

Just 5 minutes. Connect your email with OAuth (no password needed), enter your Dext email address as your destination, and you're done. Expensent finds your invoice emails and starts forwarding them.

Will Dext automatically extract data from forwarded receipts?

Yes! When Expensent forwards receipts to your Dext inbox, Dext automatically uses its AI-powered extraction technology to pull key data like vendor name, date, amount, tax, and line items from the documents.

Is my email data secure?

Absolutely. We use OAuth 2.0 authentication (we never see your password), bank-level encryption. AI prefilters on email metadata only—personal emails are filtered out without their content ever being read.

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Expensify

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QuickBooks

Send receipts to your custom @qbodocs.com address for automatic categorization.

Xero

Forward invoices to your Xero Files inbox for seamless reconciliation.

Ready to automate your Dext receipts?

Set up takes just 5 minutes. Start forwarding to in@dext.com automatically today.

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How Automatic Invoice Forwarding Works

Expensent connects to your email inbox and uses AI to detect every invoice and receipt you receive. Each invoice is categorized by status: ready to forward with a PDF attachment, needs a download from the vendor portal, needs your review, or not an invoice. You see all your invoices in one place and decide what happens next.

One-Click Forwarding and Auto-Forwarding Rules

Forward any invoice to your accounting software with one click. Or create an auto-forwarding rule so the next time that invoice arrives, it goes straight to your destination automatically. Rules are created from existing emails with one click — no manual configuration of sender patterns or subject filters required.

Works With Every Major Accounting Platform

Forward receipts to QuickBooks Online, Xero, Expensify, FreshBooks, Ramp, Brex, BILL, Dext, SAP Concur, Wave, Zoho Expense, Hubdoc, Emburse, Pleo, Rydoo, Divvy, Revolut Business, or any custom email address. Each platform has its own forwarding email where receipts are processed, extracted, and matched to transactions.

Privacy and Security

Expensent uses OAuth authentication to connect to your inbox — your password is never shared. AI prefilters on email metadata only, so personal emails are filtered out without their content ever being read. You control which invoices are forwarded and where they go.

The Manual Forwarding Problem

Dext's data extraction is excellent, but still requires you to manually forward each receipt to in@dext.com:

•Each email receipt must be forwarded to in@dext.com manually

•Clients and employees forget to forward receipts consistently

•Accountants spend time chasing missing documentation

•Month-end closes are delayed by incomplete records

Automatic Dext Email Forwarding with Expensent

Smart categorization: Invoices are sorted automatically—auto-forward, review first, or download from vendor portal

Any vendor: AI-powered detection recognizes receipts from any vendor—not limited to a fixed list

Happy accountants: No more chasing clients for missing Dext receipts

You're in control: One click to forward any invoice. One click to set up auto-forwarding — next time that invoice arrives, it’s handled automatically.

Paper receipt capture: Built-in phone camera scanner for paper receipts — snap a photo and forward it to Dext alongside your email invoices

Fine-grained control: CC your team on forwarded invoices, add vendor notes, filter by attachment type, skip $0 invoices, or block senders you don’t need