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Learn where you're spending your money

See at a glance where and how you're using your debit card, as well as what expense categories are available

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As you spend money, you can sort your expenses into different groups to see where your money is going. It's a good idea to do this at least once a week so you have the most up-to-date information.

One great thing about your account is that it can automatically sort out any expenses you pay for with your HoneyBook debit card. However, if you pay for expenses by transferring money from your account, you'll need to manually sort them out.

By sorting your expenses into categories, you can create budgets and keep track of your spending habits. Keep in mind you can't categorize things like payroll or taxes.


Review expense categories

You should make it a habit to sort out expenses that weren't paid for using your business debit card. By organizing your expenses into categories, you'll always be able to quickly see where your money is going and make adjustments to your future spending.

You don't have to assign categories to expenses that you paid for with your HoneyBook debit card. However, it's important to regularly review them to make sure the categories are correct. Learn more about how your business expenses are automatically categorized.

Edit expense categories from the mobile app

As you use your HoneyBook debit card or transfer money out of your HoneyBook Balance checking account, you can edit or assign expense categories from the app.

  1. From the navigation menu, select Tools > Balance

  2. Select the transaction you want to update

    1. You might need to tap Show all to find the transaction you want to update

  3. Next to "Tax category" or "Transaction category," select the category (or tap Select if none was auto-assigned)

  4. Select the category you want to assign to the transaction. From here, the category will be auto-saved.


See most expensed categories

You'll find what categories you spend the most on over the last 30 days in the "Spending trends" section of your Balance Dashboard. If you tag expenses to projects, you can also learn what kinds of expenses impact your project's profitability.

See expense categories from the mobile app

If you’re ever curious about where you’re spending your money and are on the go, you can review your most expensed categories from the app.

  1. From the navigation menu, select Tools > Balance

  2. Select Insights

From here, you can see your spending trends over the past 30 days.


Debit card expense categories

There are 2 levels of expense categories:

  • Tier 1 categories (broad and not too specific)

  • Tier 2 categories (more distinct and precise)

Most Tier 1 categories will have Tier 2 categories. Use Tier 2 categories wherever possible, though a Tier 1 category will be used instead if there isn't a relevant Tier 2 category. Expenses that are automatically categorized when you pay for an expense with your business debit card will also use a Tier 2 category whenever possible, and will fall back to a Tier 1 category if needed.

Each section below provides each Tier 1 category and if available, the Tier 2 categories that are contained within that Tier 1 category.


Tier 1: Banking and Finance

Tier 2 categories:

  • Accounting and Bookkeeping

  • ATMs

  • Benefits

  • Business Brokers and Franchises

  • Credit Reporting

  • Financial Planning and Investments

  • Insurance


Tier 1: Charity

No Tier 2 categories.


Tier 1: Education

No Tier 2 categories.


Tier 1: Entertainment

Tier 2 categories:

  • Adult Entertainment

  • Casinos and Gambling

  • Media

  • Recreation

  • Social Clubs

  • Theater and Cinema

  • Tickets and Reservations

  • Venues


Tier 1: Food and Drink

Tier 2 categories:

  • Bakeries

  • Bars

  • Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries

  • Cafes

  • Food Delivery Service

  • Restaurants

  • Specialty Foods


Tier 1: Government

Tier 2 categories:

  • Public Services

  • Taxes


Tier 1: Industrial and Energy

Tier 2 categories:

  • Agriculture and Forestry

  • Manufacturing

  • Oil and Gas

  • Renewable Energy


Tier 1: Organizations

No Tier 2 categories.


Tier 1: Professional Services

Tier 2 categories:

  • Business Services

  • Legal Services


Tier 1: Religious

No Tier 2 categories.


Tier 1: Retail

Tier 2 categories:

  • Adult Retail

  • Arts and Hobbies

  • Automotive Retail

  • Clothing and Accessories

  • Commercial Supplies

  • Computers and Electronics

  • Gas Stations

  • General Goods

  • Hardware and Home Improvement

  • Newsstands

  • Office Supplies

  • Online Marketplace

  • Outlets

  • Pharmacies

  • Specialty Retai;

  • Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

  • Vending Machine

  • Warehouses and Wholesale Stores


Tier 1: Services

Tier 2 categories:

  • Automotive Services

  • Beauty, Spas, and Salons

  • Catering

  • Clothing Services

  • Construction and Home Services

  • Delivery Services

  • Employment Services

  • Events and Event Planning

  • Funeral Services

  • Gyms, Health, and Fitness Centers

  • Household Services

  • Medical and Healthcare Services

  • Pet Services

  • Security and Safety

  • Shipping and Freight

  • Storage

  • Tourist Information and Services

  • Water and Waste Management Services


Tier 1: Technology

Tier 2 categories:

  • Advertising Technology

  • Agricultural Technology

  • Biotechnology

  • Educational Technology

  • Environmental Technology

  • Financial Technology

  • Hardware

  • Legal Technology

  • Security and Privacy

  • Software

  • Web Infrastructure


Tier 1: Travel

Tier 2 categories:

  • Landmarks

  • Lodging

  • Transportation

  • Travel Services


Tier 1: Utilities

Tier 2 categories:

  • Internet

  • Telecommunications


Still have questions? Feel free to send us a message by clicking the Question Mark icon on any HoneyBook page. Our team is always happy to help!

HoneyBook is a software company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lincoln Savings Bank, Member FDIC. HoneyBook Visa Debit cards are issued by Lincoln Savings Bank, Member FDIC. HoneyBook is not FDIC insured. FDIC insurance only covers the failure of an insured bank.

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