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How to Use the Bill Splitter App
A comprehensive guide on creating groups, logging shared transactions, and calculating itemized debt settlements.
Bill Splitter App — a fast, free, and privacy-first online group expense tracker designed for roommates, group trips, dining bills, and shared events. Manage transactions, split costs evenly or custom, and balance group debts instantly.
1. Create Your Expense Group
- Navigate to the Bill Splitter home page or click Start Splitting Now.
- Enter a group title (e.g., "Paris Trip" or "Apartment Rent & Utilities").
- Choose your group currency ($ USD, ₹ INR, € EUR, £ GBP, etc.) and add all member names.
2. Log Expenses & Custom Contributions
- Item Description: Enter the transaction title (e.g., "Dinner at Bistro" or "Gas & Tolls").
- Total Amount & Payers: Specify the total cost and enter exact amounts paid by each contributor.
- Member Cost Splitting: Select which specific members share the expense for exact split division.
3. View Settlement Results & Debt Minimization
Click Show Settlement Results. Our optimization algorithm calculates net balances and minimizes the total number of transactions required to settle up with clear "Who Owes Whom" statements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do group members need to create an account or log in?
No — accounts, emails, and passwords are not required. You can share your unique group link or save your group session locally.
Can I edit or delete expenses after adding them?
Yes! You can edit item details, modify member selections, or delete expenses at any time from the Expenses Table.