Venmo can now scan a receipt and split the bill for you

Venmo can now scan a receipt, list every item and split the bill among your group. The feature is rolling out now, and Venmo says it will be widely available in a few weeks.

What it does

You take a photo of the receipt. Venmo itemizes it and divides it among the people you choose. It also adds each person's share of tax and tip, then compiles everything into a payment request, all inside the app. Venmo says it works regardless of mobile device, so iPhone and Android users are both covered.

"Splitting the bill is one of the most common things people do on Venmo, but it can also be one of the most tedious," said Alexis Sowa, Venmo's general manager.

Where it fits

Apple added something similar a few months ago. After the release of iOS 27, iPhone users can use Visual Intelligence to look at a receipt and split it with Apple Cash. Venmo has also offered Venmo Groups since 2023, which covers longer-term costs like rent, monthly subscriptions and vacation purchases. Friends already on Venmo may now push holdouts who use Cash App, Apple Cash or Zelle to switch.

What is not known yet

The announcement does not say whether the feature costs anything. It also does not say how well it handles crumpled or hard-to-read receipts. Because the rollout is gradual, the option may not show up in your app today.