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Start by creating a group for your specific expense sharing needs.
Add friends, roommates, or travel companions to your group.
Start tracking expenses using our advanced features including AI scanning and manual receipt entry.
Divide the expense equally among all group members
Example:
$100 dinner split 4 ways = $25 each
Best for:
Restaurant bills, shared activities, group events
Split based on agreed percentages
Example:
$200 rent split 60%/40% = $120/$80
Best for:
Rent, utilities, subscription services
Set specific amounts for each person
Example:
$150 groceries: Person A pays $80, Person B pays $70
Best for:
Complex situations, different consumption levels
Split based on shares (e.g., 2 shares vs 1 share)
Example:
$90 bill: Person A has 2 shares ($60), Person B has 1 share ($30)
Best for:
Roommates with different room sizes, varying usage
Take a photo of your receipt and we'll pull out all the details for you
Type in receipt items yourself and split costs between specific people
Set up expenses that repeat automatically—great for rent, bills, and subscriptions
Split expenses in over 100 currencies with exchange rates that update automatically
Works with 50+ payment platforms—PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, and lots more
Download PDF reports with charts showing where your money goes
Automated reminders and real-time alerts
Sophisticated group organization and tracking
Install as a native app on any device
Simply take a photo of any receipt and our AI automatically extracts the merchant name, amount, date, and individual items. The system uses advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology with machine learning to read text from images and categorize expenses. No manual entry required - just snap and go!
Manual Receipt Entry allows you to add individual items from a receipt and assign specific costs to group members. You can add items like 'Pizza $15', 'Drinks $8', etc., and assign each item to a specific person or mark it as shared. The system automatically calculates exact split amounts based on your assignments.
Recurring Expenses let you set up automatic expense templates for bills, rent, subscriptions, etc. You can set the frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly), start and end dates, and the system will automatically generate expenses. You can pause/resume recurring expenses and manually generate individual instances when needed.
We support 50+ payment platforms worldwide including PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, UPI, Interac, Revolut, Wise, Monzo, and PayID. We also support region-specific payment methods and allow you to add custom payment methods for any platform not listed.
Yep! We support 100+ currencies with exchange rates that update automatically. Great for trips abroad, remote teams, or expenses in different currencies. Everything converts automatically and shows in your preferred currency.
PDF reports include expense breakdowns, spending charts, summaries for individuals and groups, payment status, and date ranges you can customize. Handy for taxes, reimbursement requests, or just keeping records. You can create reports for specific groups or time periods.
Our platform includes automated reminder systems that send escalating notifications via email. You can also manually send payment reminders and payment requests. The system tracks payment status and provides clear audit trails for all transactions. For persistent issues, we provide dispute resolution tools.
Yes! XpensePal is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that can be installed on any device - mobile or desktop. Once installed, it works like a native app with offline capabilities, push notifications, and automatic updates. You can install it from the hamburger menu in the expense manager.
Use the Manual Receipt Entry feature when adding an expense. Click 'Add Receipt Items' and you can add individual items like 'Pizza $15', 'Drinks $8', etc. For each item, you can assign it to a specific group member or mark it as shared among everyone. The system automatically calculates the exact amounts each person owes.
Yes! We implement bank-grade security with end-to-end encryption, secure cloud infrastructure, and compliance with international data protection standards. Your financial information is encrypted both in transit and at rest. We never store payment credentials - we only facilitate P2P payments between users.
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