How Splitsy Club works
Splitsy Club helps neighbors split anything worth splitting, from a Costco haul to any store’s big buy, so everyone saves. One person buys; the group agrees on when, where and how to pay.
Joining a splitsy
- Find a splitsy near you. Pick your area and browse what neighbors are buying, sorted by distance, with the price per person and how many spots are left.
- Join with one tap. You’re in right away. The meetup details and group chat open up so you can say hi and confirm the plan.
- Meet up and pay. Grab your share at the agreed time and place, and pay the host however the group agreed: Venmo, Zelle or cash.
Hosting a splitsy
- Post what you’re buying. Paste a product link to fill in the name and photo, then set the store, total price, group size and a pickup time and place.
- Neighbors join. The price splits evenly across the group, with an estimate of sales tax where it applies. You can edit details later and the group gets a note.
- Buy, meet, split. Buy the item with your membership, meet the group, hand out shares and get paid back. Afterward, everyone can rate each other.
Good to know
- Payments
Splitsy Club doesn’t handle money. The group pays the host directly, however everyone agrees in the chat.
- Memberships
The host buys with their own store membership, so people joining don’t need one.
- Safety
Meet at the store or another public place, settle payment in the chat beforehand, and check ratings before joining.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a splitsy?
A group buy. One person buys a bulk item from a warehouse store and splits it with people nearby, so everyone gets a smaller share at the bulk price.
- How does joining work?
Tap a splitsy, then tap +. You're in right away, you can see the meetup details, and you can message the group.
- How do I pay my share?
Splitsy Club doesn't handle payments. You pay the host directly, by Venmo, Zelle or cash, however the group agrees in the chat.
- Is the price per person exact?
It's the total split evenly across the group size, plus estimated sales tax where we know the local rate. The final amount depends on the store receipt.
- Do I need a Costco (or other warehouse) membership?
The host buys the item with their own membership, so people joining don't need one.
- Where do I pick up my share?
At the time and place the host set. The meetup details are in the group chat once you join.
- Can I leave a splitsy?
Yes, any time before pickup. Your spot opens up for someone else.
- What happens if the host changes the details?
Changes to the time, place, price or group size show up as a note in the group chat, and your profile shows a badge until you open it.
- What do the little people icons mean?
Each one is a spot in the group: filled spots are taken, empty rings are open.
- Why can't I see a splitsy anymore?
Splitsies close at their pickup time and leave the home page. If you were in one, it moves to "Past" on your profile.
- How do ratings work?
After pickup, people in the group can rate each other from 1 to 5 stars. The average shows on profiles.
- What if I was removed from a group?
The host can remove members and give a reason. You'll see it on your profile, and you can't rejoin that splitsy.
- Is my location shared?
Your location is only used to sort splitsies by distance; it isn't shown to other people.
- How do I stay safe?
Meet at the store or another public place, settle payment in the chat beforehand, and check ratings before joining.