alexs
5 December 2016 23:14
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Searching for more discussion about this idea again today, I’ve just come across a couple of posts from the Monzo team with their thoughts about similar functionality -
You’ve nailed it @RichardR , that’s exactly what happens.
Our current way to “learn” about your categories is still a bit naive so this kind of exceptions happen. I’m sure we’ll improve it in the future so we learn about your actual patterns. Plus the usual sci-fi that I always like to dream about… something that could imagine that a £3 transaction at 12:30AM in Tesco is probably a meal deal and not groceries
There’s lots of really cool points in here — thanks everyone! Categories are something that we’ll be tackling in the near future (what goes in what, where goes were, new categories etc). Right now occasionally transactions end up in the wrong place or your data will seem mismatched, as our current setup maybe too general. Eg grabbing a coffee comes under Eating Out, but I think it’s fair to say most consider ‘eating out’ to be lunch or dinner? There’s lots to consider, and it’s an interesting ta…