Do you know if I need to even upload receipts to QB for making tax digital if the transactions are made from my business bank account card linked to QB?

I've got your back, @capitalcommunity. I've got some insight you need to know about Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT with QuickBooks Online. 

It depends on whether you'll upload receipts to QuickBooks for Making Tax Digital. 

Uploading receipts for MTD is mainly for recording purposes only. Hence, it depends on whether you'll do so.

Here's a handy resource that contains information you need to know about Making Tax Digital: Everything you need to know about Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT with QuickBooks Online. 

Additionally, you can visit this article to learn how to set up the Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT feature: Set up MTD for VAT in QuickBooks Online and connect to HMRC. 

Let me know how else I can help you with MTD or VAT by adding a comment below. I'm here to lend a helping hand.