Bill Splitting
Smartbills makes it easy to split purchases with friends, roommates, or coworkers. No more awkward math or forgetting who owes what.
How to Split a Bill
From a Receipt
- Open the receipt you want to split
- Tap Split Bill
- Choose splitting method
- Add participants
- Send requests
Splitting Methods
Split Evenly
Divide the total equally:
Split by Items
Assign specific items:
Custom Amounts
Enter exact amounts:
Adding Participants
- Tap Add Person
- Search contacts
- Select Smartbills users
- Or enter phone/email
New to Smartbills
If they don’t have Smartbills:
- Enter their email or phone
- They receive an invite
- Can pay via link
- Or download the app
Sending Requests
Request Preview
Add a Note
Include context:
- “For Sarah’s birthday dinner”
- “Your half of the electric bill”
- “Coffee run - your usual order”
Tracking Payments
Pending Requests
See what’s outstanding:
Payment Status
Receiving Requests
When Someone Requests Payment
Payment Options
- Pay with linked card
- Pay with Apple Pay/Google Pay
- Mark as paid externally (cash/Venmo)
Groups
Create a Group
For recurring splits (roommates, couples):
- Go to Groups
- Tap Create Group
- Name the group
- Add members
Group Features
- Automatic split suggestions
- Shared expense history
- Running balances
- Settle up anytime
Running Balance
Reminders
Automatic Reminders
Smartbills can remind people:
- After 3 days
- After 1 week
- Weekly until paid
Manual Reminder
Tap Send Reminder on any pending request.
Tips
Split immediately - Do it while everyone remembers what they ordered
Create groups - Makes recurring splits much easier
Use item splits - More accurate than even splits at restaurants
Add context - Notes help people remember what it’s for
Privacy
- Only split participants see the request
- Receipt details shared only with split members
- You control what information is visible
