Splitwise
/ˈsplɪtwaɪz/
CommonAn app that tracks shared expenses and who owes what in a group.
Often used as a verb ('just splitwise it') or as a stand-in for any expense-splitting app. Using Splitwise in a casual friend group can feel overly formal to some people.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | just put the groceries on splitwise and we'll settle at the end of the month | Log the cost in the app instead of exchanging money now. | reddit, 2023 |
| 02 | our trip to portugal was so smooth bc we splitwised everything | Using Splitwise made the financial side of the trip easy. | instagram, 2024 |
| 03 | is it weird to use splitwise with your partner or is that normal now | Asking if tracking expenses with a partner is acceptable. | reddit, 2024 |
| 04 | my roommate added me to a splitwise group on day one lol she is organized | The roommate set up expense tracking immediately. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- Tracking shared expenses with roommates or housemates.
- Splitting costs on a group trip.
- Managing ongoing shared finances between two people.
- Avoiding awkward money conversations by letting the app handle the math.
Do not use it when
- You're sending a one-time payment right now.Use “venmo request” instead.
- The group is only splitting one thing once.
Splitwise vs Venmo request
Splitwise
Splitwise tracks ongoing shared expenses and runs a running balance.
VS
venmo-request
A Venmo request is a single one-time payment ask.
Origin and context
Splitwise is an app launched in 2011 that became the dominant expense-splitting tool among young adults. Its name became a verb through widespread adoption.
- First seen
- 2011
- Confidence
- high
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https://slang.fyi/splitwiseUpdated: 2026-08-28License: CC BY 4.0