Fahmi Oktafian This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #6147 — we link there as the canonical source.
This workflow follows the Google Sheets → Telegram recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
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About this workflow
This template is perfect for freelancers, small business owners, or financial assistants who want to record and approve financial transactions like income and expenses directly from Telegram, without opening a spreadsheet manually.
Source: https://n8n.io/workflows/6147/ — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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