Key takeaways
- A Business Central add-on should post to G/L accounts with dimensions and attach the receipt.
- Vergo ranks first for coding by inference on existing cards.
- Microsoft's own Expense Management module is in preview; Brex lists a direct Business Central sync for Brex cards.
- Check how each add-on handles your shortcut dimensions, not just the account.
Where should you go next?
- Vergo's Dynamics 365 Business Central integration
- What expense management software integrates with Dynamics 365 Business Central?
- Get started with Vergo
Which expense management add-ons work best with Business Central?
- Vergo: AI-native coding to accounts and dimensions, receipts by text, existing cards, posting of journal lines or purchase invoices with attachments through the v2.0 API.
- Business Central Expense Management (preview): Microsoft's native module with expense reports and the Expense Agent. Best for teams that want to stay in Business Central and can work with a preview.
- Brex: Brex Mastercard corporate cards with expense management; Brex lists Business Central among its direct ERP syncs. Best for companies ready to switch cards.
- SAP Concur: expense suite with bank card feeds and 300+ connectors; best for travel-heavy organisations.
- Emburse: expense and travel for growing and enterprise teams, with feeds from existing card programs.
- Zoho Expense: receipt capture and card feeds, with Microsoft Dynamics connections through its REST API.
| Option | Cards | How coding is proposed | Route into Business Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vergo | The cards you already have | Inference from your own Business Central structure and history, with the reason shown | Journal lines or purchase invoices with attachments, v2.0 API |
| Brex | Brex Mastercard corporate cards | AI expense management built into the card | Listed as a direct ERP sync |
| SAP Concur | Existing cards through bank card feeds | Categorisation from merchant and transaction data | Ask how entries reach Business Central |
| Emburse | Existing Amex, Mastercard or Visa programs, or Emburse Cards | AI categorisation | Ask how entries reach Business Central |
| Zoho Expense | Existing corporate card program | Zia reads receipts for merchant, date, amount and tax | Through its open REST API |
What should an expense add-on do for Business Central?
- Code dimensions, not only accounts. A department or project dimension left blank breaks reporting.
- Attach receipts to the entry. Auditors open them from Business Central.
- Keep your cards. Switching card issuer to get software is optional, not required.
Should you use Microsoft's module or an add-on?
The native module is a reasonable fit for low volume and simple reimbursements once it is generally available. For card-heavy teams, an add-on that proposes coding before review saves the most time. Vergo proposes the coding by inference from your own accounting structure and history — no rule library to build, no keyword lists to maintain, and new vendors are coded on first sight.
How does Vergo connect to Business Central?
Vergo connects directly through Business Central's public v2.0 API: it reads your G/L accounts, dimensions and vendors, and posts coded journal lines or purchase invoices with the receipt attached. Connecting it is our job, not a project for your team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vergo on the Business Central side or a separate app?
A separate platform that connects to Business Central through its public v2.0 API. Business Central stays your ledger.
Do we have to switch to Brex cards to get a Business Central sync?
No. Vergo works with the cards you already have, and connecting your existing cards involves no card applications, no re-issuing and no banking change.
Does Vergo post purchase invoices or journals?
Either. Card spend usually posts as journal lines; purchase invoices are available where you want vendor history.
Can Vergo handle reimbursements for Business Central?
Yes. Card spend, employee reimbursements and AP invoices run through one coding model — same coding, same review, one reconciliation — and payment stays on the rails you already use.
