Split the Bill Calculator

How it works

• Divides the total by the number of people and rounds up to the unit you choose, showing what is left over.
• Alternatively, everyone else pays the rounded-down amount and the person who paid covers the rest.
• Korean restaurants do not expect tips, and many let each person pay separately (“따로 계산”).

FAQ

Do you tip at restaurants in Korea?

No. Prices include tax and service, and tipping is not expected.

Can we pay separately in Korea?

Many restaurants accept separate payments; ask “따로 계산해 주세요” (ttaro gyesan-hae juseyo).

Worked example

Example: a ₩87,000 dinner for 4 is exactly ₩21,750 each. Rounded up to ₩1,000, everyone sends ₩22,000, collecting ₩88,000 with ₩1,000 left over. Alternatively three people send ₩21,000 and the payer covers ₩24,000, so the total is exactly ₩87,000.

In Korea, splitting the bill is called 더치페이 or N빵, and friends usually send their share by bank transfer or KakaoPay right after the meal.

Leftover money: if a group collected ₩100,000 and spent ₩87,000, the ₩13,000 left can be returned as ₩3,250 each or kept for the next meeting. Posting the total, number of people, amount per person and the account number in one message to the group chat makes settling up quick and avoids confusion.

Common mistakes

• If someone did not drink, split shared food and drinks separately rather than dividing everything equally.
• Split the amount actually charged after discounts and coupons.
• For card payments abroad, use the won amount on the card statement, which includes overseas fees.
• Agree on the method before ordering.

Explanation checked on 2026-10-30 · Spotted an outdated value? Tell us