Split Bill - Complete Guide
Split the bill effortlessly when dining with friends, family, or colleagues. Fleksa QR supports three flexible ways to divide your restaurant bill.
Split Bill is available for Dine-In orders only. This feature requires scanning the table QR code and is designed for group dining experiences.
Three Ways to Split
Method | Best For | How It Works |
Pay for Your Items | Groups where each person ordered different items | Select exactly what you ordered and pay only for those items |
Divide Equally | Groups sharing dishes or wanting simplicity | Split the total evenly among 2-10 people |
Pay Remaining | When one person covers the rest | Pay whatever balance is left after others have paid |
Pay for Your Items
Perfect when everyone ordered their own dishes and wants to pay individually.
Open Split Bill
After ordering, tap Pay on the table screen, then select Split Bill.
Choose "Pay for Your Items"
Select the Pay for Your Items option from the split methods.
Select Your Items
You'll see all unpaid items on the bill. Tap to select the items you ordered.
Selected items are highlighted in black
Already-paid items show a green checkmark and are grayed out
Locked items (being paid by someone else) show a lock icon
Review Your Portion
The summary shows:
Total Amount: The full bill
Your Selection: What you're about to pay
Remaining: What's left for others
Add a Tip (Optional)
Choose a tip percentage or enter a custom amount. Your tip applies only to your portion.
Complete Payment
Select your payment method and complete the transaction. Your items are now marked as paid for others to see.
Pay for Your Items - Rules
Rule | What It Means |
Items Lock When Selected | When you select an item, it's temporarily locked so others can't select it simultaneously |
Real-Time Updates | Others at the table instantly see which items you're paying for |
No Double Payment | Once an item is paid, it cannot be selected again |
Multiple Payments | You can make several partial payments until the bill is settled |
Divide Equally
The simplest way to split - divide the total bill evenly among your group.
Open Split Bill
Tap Pay on the table screen, then select Split Bill.
Choose "Divide Equally"
Select the Divide Equally option.
Set Number of People
Use the + and - buttons to set how many people are splitting the bill (2-10 people).
The amount per person updates automatically.
Select How Many Shares You're Paying
Tap on the numbered boxes to select how many portions you're covering:
Paying for yourself? Select 1 share
Covering a friend too? Select 2 shares
Treating the whole group? Select all shares
Review and Add Tip
See your total based on selected shares. Add a tip if desired.
Complete Payment
Pay for your selected shares. The progress circle shows how much of the bill has been covered.
Divide Equally - Example
Scenario | Calculation |
Bill: €60, 3 people | €20 per person |
You pay for yourself + friend | 2 × €20 = €40 |
Remaining for third person | €20 |
Pay Remaining
When you want to cover whatever balance is left on the bill.
Open Payment
After others have paid their portions, tap Pay or Pay Remaining.
Review Remaining Amount
The system automatically calculates what's left to pay based on all previous payments.
Add Tip and Pay
Add a tip on the remaining amount and complete the payment to settle the full bill.
Automatic Remaining Calculation: If you select items that exceed the remaining balance, the system automatically caps your payment to avoid overpaying.
Multi-Device Sync
When multiple people at the same table are using their phones simultaneously:
How It Works
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Person A's Phone Server Person B's Phone
│ │ │
├──Select Item 1──────► │
│ │◄─────Sees Item 1 locked
│ │ │
│◄─────Sees Item 2 locked────Select Item 2───┤
│ │ │
├──Pay for Item 1─────► │
│ │◄─────Sees Item 1 paid─┤
`
Real-Time Features
Feature | Description |
Instant Item Locking | When you select an item, others see it locked immediately |
Payment Status Sync | Paid items update across all devices in real-time |
Progress Tracking | Everyone sees the same bill progress (what's paid, what's remaining) |
Conflict Prevention | The system prevents two people from paying for the same item |
Payment Progress Indicators
On the Table Screen
Green portion: Already paid by you or others
Orange portion: Currently being selected for payment
Gray portion: Remaining unpaid
Item Status Icons
Icon | Meaning |
☐ (Empty checkbox) | Available to select |
☑ (Checked) | You've selected this item |
✓ (Green check) | Already paid |
🔒 (Lock) | Being paid by someone else |
Tips for Group Dining
Before You Order
Scan the Same Table QR - Everyone must scan the same table's QR code
Consider How You'll Split - Ordering separately makes "Pay for Your Items" easier
When Paying
Communicate - Let others know when you're about to pay
Check Progress - Look at the progress circle to see what's been paid
Don't Refresh - Stay on the payment screen while completing payment
If Something Goes Wrong
Issue | Solution |
Item shows locked but nobody is paying | Wait 30 seconds - locks auto-release |
Can't see recent payments | Pull down to refresh the table view |
Wrong amount shown | Refresh or re-scan the QR code |
Payment stuck | Don't retry immediately - wait and check order status |
Payment Methods for Split Bill
All standard payment methods work with split bill:
Method | Works with Split? |
Credit/Debit Card (Stripe) | ✅ Yes |
Apple Pay | ✅ Yes |
Google Pay | ✅ Yes |
PayPal | ✅ Yes |
Cash | ❌ No (Pay full bill with cash at counter) |
Cash Payments: If paying cash, you'll need to pay the entire remaining bill at the counter. Partial cash payments are not supported.
Common Scenarios
Scenario 1: Couple on a Date
Best Method: Divide Equally (2 people)
One person pays for both shares
Scenario 2: Group with Individual Orders
Best Method: Pay for Your Items
Each person selects and pays for exactly what they ordered
Scenario 3: Birthday Dinner
Best Method: Mixed approach
Birthday person doesn't pay
Others use Divide Equally to split the birthday person's share
Scenario 4: Business Lunch
Best Method: Pay Remaining
One person expenses the whole bill by paying the remaining amount
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my selection after I've started?
Yes, you can deselect items before completing payment by tapping them again.
What if someone leaves without paying?
The remaining items stay unpaid. Others can pay for them using "Pay for Your Items" or "Pay Remaining."
Is there a limit to how many times we can split?
No limit! You can make multiple partial payments until the entire bill is settled.
Can we combine split methods?
Yes! Person A can "Pay for Their Items," Person B can "Divide Equally" for their portion, and Person C can "Pay Remaining."
What happens if I overpay?
The system prevents overpayment by capping your payment at the remaining balance.
Do tips get split too?
Each person adds their own tip to their portion. Tips are not automatically divided.
Related
Payment Processing - All payment methods
Order Tracking - Track your order after payment
Shopping Cart - Managing your order before checkout