# The Awkward Moment After Every Group Outing
You had an amazing dinner. Then comes the check. Who had the extra cocktail? Did Tom pay last time? Should you Venmo or bank transfer? The social friction of splitting costs can sour an otherwise perfect evening. It's the #1 reason people avoid group outings — not budget, but the anxiety of the money conversation.
# Bills Linked to Activities, Not Just Numbers
Unlike standalone bill-splitting apps, Decision Jar's Bill Splitter connects every bill to the activity it belongs to. When you split the cost of last Saturday's dinner, the bill lives alongside the restaurant idea in Events — complete with photos, notes, and the Plan Chat thread where you coordinated. Context makes payments less awkward because everyone can see exactly what the bill is for.
# How It Works
Step 1: Open the Bill Splitter from Plan Chat (tap the receipt icon in the attachment toolbar) or from the Events overflow menu. Step 2: Snap a receipt or enter the total and choose an even or itemised split. Step 3: Select which jar members are splitting. Step 4: A shareable link is generated — copy it and send via message, email, or any app. Recipients see exactly what they owe with a full item breakdown.
# No New Apps Required
The beauty of the Bill Splitter is that recipients don't need a Decision Jar account. The shareable link opens in any browser and shows the amount owed, the activity name, and a full breakdown of claimed items. It's designed to complement your existing payment method (Venmo, PayPal, bank transfer) — not replace it.
Q&A
How do I split a bill in Decision Jar?
Open the Bill Splitter from Plan Chat or the Events overflow menu. Enter the total amount, choose participants, select an even or custom split, and share the generated payment link.
Do recipients need an account to see their share?
No. The shareable link works for anyone — they can view exactly what they owe and a full breakdown of their items without creating an account.
Can I create bills for past events?
Yes! Every completed activity in Events has a 'Split Bill' option in the overflow menu, so you can settle up even after the fact.
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