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The functionality exists, and many receipts already do get uploaded into the credit card network. It’s called “Level 3” transaction data.

This is especially true for air travel, where ticket details are almost always attached to the charge. However, I’ve started seeing it done at some large online merchants as well (e.g. Amazon). It’s typically used for expense tracking on corporate p-cards.

It’s rare to see the additional details displayed for consumer accounts, but the data is there on the backend.

I'm onboard. The amount of time I have to mess with receipts is a pain, all for reimbursement. And on the other side are receipts I never had any use for, which get tossed in the trash immediately.

There's a startup or two doing that in the UK (can't recall the names), but if course it only works for shops that are on board and use a till system that supports it.