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Create an out of pocket mileage log (mobile app)

Learn how to create a mileage log if you pay for the fuel and get reimbursed for your mileage using the ExpenseIn mobile app.

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This mileage log is for users who have a company vehicle and are reimbursed for the fuel.

How to create an out of pocket mileage log

Once successfully logged into the ExpenseIn mobile app, follow the steps below to create an out of pocket mileage log:

1. Tap the '+' icon found at the bottom right-hand corner of the Home screen to create a new mileage log.

Note: You can also do this from the Expenses area.

2. Tap 'New Mileage Log Expense' when prompted.

Note:

  • Tap 'Mileage Log' if creating from the Expenses area.

  • If your company Finance team has given you permission to create both personal and company car mileage expenses, tap 'New Company Car Expense' or 'Company Car' if creating from the Expenses area.

3. By default, the date and the description will be populated for you. You can amend these to reflect your preferred date and description.

4. Your vehicle will have been created for you by your Account Administrator (unless they give you permission to do this yourself).

5. You can attach fuel receipts to your claim by tapping the add a receipt icon.ย 

6. Tap the red Journey icon to enter the From and To journeys.

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7. Tap Save to add the journey to your mileage log.ย 

Note: Once you've created and saved the journey, you can tap the journey to edit and save it again, or remove it.โ€‹

8. You can add more journeys to your log by tapping the red Journey icon to open up the Journey screen.

Note: You'll only need to create one log to add all of your journeys for the selected month (unless otherwise specified by your Finance team).

You can touch and hold the journey to duplicate it or add a return journey.

9. Once you've added your journeys, tap Save found at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen to save your mileage log.

The mileage log will then reside in the Draft section of the Expenses area where you can add more journeys to it until you submit it.

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