How do I split a bill using PayPal?

The PayPal Bill Split feature helps you easily split costs between friends and family. You can split a bill within your PayPal account or on certain partner sites.

To request to split a bill on the app:

  1. Tap More menu in upper left corner.
  2. Scroll down to the 'Get Paid' section and tap Split the bill.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Here’s how to request money:

  1. Click Pay & Get Paid at the top of the page.
  2. Click Request Money under "Accept payments"
  3. Type in whom you want to request money from, and click Next.
  4. Enter the amount, and click Request Now.
  5. We'll generate a money request for each of the people you've chosen.

Here's how to request money:

  1. Tap Quick actions.
  2. Tap Request Money.
  3. Follow the instructions on screen.

You can also split a bill on select partner websites, like Fandango.com. As soon as your checkout is complete, you can send a money request to the people that will share the cost with you. Each person will receive an email with a Pay Now button, making it simple for them to pay you back.

Here's how to split a payment on the supported partner site:

  1. Select PayPal at checkout and log in to your PayPal account.
  2. Select or add friends you'd like to split your bill with, and click Next.
  3. Review the details, and click Request Money.

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