Venmo is launching a new feature to split bills — no math needed. Here's how it works

Technology Venmo is launching a new feature to split bills — no math needed. Here's how it works "Nobody has ever finished a group dinner excited to do the math," the app wrote in its announcement. By Alex Dvorak • Published 55 minutes ago • Updated 38 minutes ago Venmo has announced a new feature that will allow users to upload receipts and split their bills without needing to do any math. "Nobody has ever finished a group dinner excited to do the math," the app wrote in its announcement. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE That's why Venmo is now allowing users to scan a receipt and itemize it, assigning specific items to users and divvying up the tax and tip before sending payment requests. “Splitting the bill is one of the most common things people do on Venmo, but it can also be one of the most tedious,” Alexis Sowa, general manager of Venmo. said in a statement. “With receipt scanning, a pile of math goes away with a single photo. Venmo does the heavy lifting so customers can get back to what matters: the meal, the trip, or the night out with friends.” According to Venmo, the feature will work as follows: Users tap the V to start a payment, then select "scan receipt" They scan and take a photo of the receipt, or upload one from their camera roll, and Venmo automatically itemizes it. Users can then match items to individuals and adjust as needed Hit send and Venmo will add in each person's share of the tax and tip and send payment requests Venmo said users can even create "groups" that they share with often. Local Indiana 54 minutes ago Suspect wanted for multiple felonies escapes Indiana hospital, police say Retail 2 hours ago Popular kids store The Children's Place, once a mall staple, files for bankruptcy The receipt scanning is currently rolling out, but will become more widely available in the coming weeks. This article tagged under: Technology