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The difference between category rules and filters

The important differences between a category rule and a filter, and when you might choose one over the other.

The difference between Category Rules and Filters

Category rules work by automatically categorising your transactions purely based on the merchant (or keywords within the merchant), of a transaction.

Filters, on the other hand, can categorise your transactions based on multiple criteria, such as Merchant keyword + amount + specific account.

Filters can also apply changes to transactions, rather than just assigning a category like a category rule does.

Filters can:

  • Add a label
  • Change the merchant name
  • Delete a transaction
  • Mark a transaction with the transfer icon
  • Assign a category

For more detail on using Filters please see: Everything you need to know about filters.

For the full overview, please see: Category rules: An overview guide

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