Venmo is launching an in-app bill-splitting feature that uses receipt scanning, letting users take a photo of a receipt or upload an image. The app then identifies and itemizes purchases, allowing the user to assign individual charges to different people and calculate each person’s share including tax and tip.
The feature appears designed to reduce the manual work involved in splitting group expenses. Coverage from multiple outlets describes it as built directly into the Venmo app, avoiding the need for extra downloads or switching between apps. Fast Company also notes it works across different mobile devices used by group members, and references Venmo research suggesting younger adults often pay up front and later collect from friends.
Across sources, the primary emphasis is on convenience: scanning a receipt replaces more time-consuming “bill splitting” steps. While the articles largely agree on the core capability, some provide more detail on the workflow and the timing of the rollout than others.
