A mobile terminal and a method for controlling the mobile terminal are disclosed. A mobile terminal according to the present invention comprises a wireless communication unit; touch screen; memory; and a controller displaying on the touch screen an electronic receipt received through the wireless communication unit as payment of product is being processed, generating notification information on the basis of payment information obtained from the electronic receipt and service information according to the payment, and storing the notification information in the memory in conjunction with a calendar application. According to the present invention, notification information can be generated on the basis of the information obtained from an electronic receipt, and generated notification information can be managed in conjunction with a calendar application.