Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about splitting bills with Eva Split.

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Is Eva Split free?

Yes. Adding line items by hand, assigning items, sharing links, payment groups, and tax/tip math are all free. AI receipt scanning uses credits — you get 5 free scans every month when you sign in, reset on the 1st, and can buy more or subscribe to Pro ($1.99/mo or $9.99/yr) for unlimited scans.

Do my friends need an account?

No. Anyone with the receipt link can open it and assign their items. Signing in is optional — it unlocks receipt history, saved payment handles, and free AI scans.

How does AI receipt scanning work?

Take a photo of the receipt and our AI reads line items, subtotals, tax, and tip when printed on the bill. You can edit anything before/after sharing. Scanning uses one credit per photo; manual entry never costs a credit.

How are tax and tip split?

Enter tax and tip as a dollar amount or a percentage of the subtotal. We allocate them proportionally to each person based on their share of the food and drink — not evenly across the table.

Can we split shared appetizers?

Yes. Assign a line item to multiple people and it divides evenly across everyone selected — perfect for bread, nachos, or a shared dessert.

What are payment groups?

Payment groups let couples, parents, or friends pay on one card. Group members’ totals combine into a single number so the final split matches how you actually pay. Line items stay assigned to individuals. See our payment groups guide for a full walkthrough.

What are tip exempt items?

Tip exempt marks a line — like a service fee or merchant fee — so it still counts toward what people owe, but not toward the tippable subtotal. Percentage tips (e.g. 20%) apply only to food and drink, not those fees. See our tip exempt guide for examples and how to mark a line.

How do birthday splits work?

Tap a person’s name in the People section to mark them as a birthday person. Their items, tax, and tip are covered by everyone else — split evenly across the people who aren’t marked. They show $0 due; payers see a birthday line for their share of the gift. See our birthday splits guide for a full walkthrough.

Does it work in other currencies?

Yes. Turn on currency conversion to translate the receipt from the local currency to your home currency using a live exchange rate before splitting.

Is my receipt data private?

Receipts are accessible to anyone with the link — that’s how sharing works. Only signed-in owners can see their receipt list in history. Don’t share links publicly if the receipt contains sensitive information.

How much do scan credits cost?

A one-time pack of 20 AI scans is $2.99. Credits never expire. Pro ($1.99/mo or $9.99/yr) includes unlimited scans and can be cancelled anytime.

How do referrals work?

Share your referral link from Scan balance. When a friend signs up with that link and scans their first receipt, you both get a month of Pro. Extra referrals stack more months onto whatever Pro time you already have.

What if the AI misreads a line item?

Edit any line before or after sharing — amounts, descriptions, and assignments are fully editable. AI is a shortcut, not a lock-in.

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