Split Instacart receipts
Split grocery orders among roommates or family
Instacart orders for shared households are a mess. Someone orders, everyone throws in requests, and suddenly you're splitting 47 line items between four people. Whose oat milk is that? Who asked for the fancy cheese?
$178 Instacart order. Three roommates. 43 items. 12 shared (cleaning supplies, toilet paper). 31 individual. One person's items got replaced with something more expensive. Now split it.
How to split Instacart receipts
Find your Instacart receipt
Check email from Instacart, or open the app and go to Your Orders.
Get the order link
From the email, copy the "View Order" link. From the app, tap the order and share.
Import and assign
Paste in splitty. Groceries appear with quantities. Assign to people or mark as shared.
What Instacart receipts include
| Feature | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Itemized groceries | Yes | — |
| Quantity and unit prices | Yes | — |
| Delivery fee | Yes | — |
| Service fee | Yes | — |
| Tip | Yes | — |
| Tax breakdown | Yes | — |
| Instacart+ discounts | Yes | If applicable |
| Replaced items | Yes | Shows original and replacement |
Common splitting scenarios
Real situations, step-by-step solutions.
Roommate grocery run
One person orders, everyone contributes.
How to handle this
- Import the receipt
- All items appear with quantities
- Assign personal items to each roommate
- Mark shared items (paper towels, cleaning supplies)
- Split delivery and tip among all
Party supplies order
Snacks, drinks, and supplies for a gathering.
How to handle this
- Import the receipt
- Mark all items as shared (or split by who requested what)
- Divide total among attendees
- Send requests
Family meal prep
Weekly groceries for shared meals plus individual items.
How to handle this
- Import the receipt
- Assign individual items (your cereal, their yogurt)
- Mark meal ingredients as shared
- Split proportionally based on ownership
Frequently asked questions
How do I handle replaced items?
Instacart shows both the original item and the replacement on the receipt. splitty reads the actual amount charged. If the replacement cost more and it wasn't your item, assign it to the right person.
Can I split shared household items separately?
Yes. Mark items like paper towels or dish soap as shared, and splitty divides them among the people you select. Personal groceries go to individuals.
What about tip for the shopper?
Tip appears on the receipt. You can split it equally among everyone, proportionally based on items, or assign it to whoever placed the order—your call.
Does this work for Costco orders through Instacart?
Yes. Instacart Costco orders generate the same receipt format. All items, fees, and tip are visible and splittable.
What if quantities are wrong?
If the shopper bought 3 of something but you only wanted 2, adjust in splitty before splitting. You can edit quantities or remove items entirely.
