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Split Payment

Split Payment

Status

MVP

Under Dev

Feb 14, 2026 - Apr 14, 2026

Project Overview

Group bookings often depend on one person paying the complete amount upfront and collecting money from others later as per the feasibility.

Split Payment introduces a simpler way for the booking owner to pay a part of the amount, share a payment link with the group and track the remaining contributions within the booking journey.

Group bookings often depend on one person paying the complete amount upfront and collecting money from others later as per the feasibility.

Split Payment introduces a simpler way for the booking owner to pay a part of the amount, share a payment link with the group and track the remaining contributions within the booking journey.

The Problem

Group bookings create payment pressure

In group bookings, one person often has to pay the full amount upfront and collect money from others later. This creates extra coordination outside the platform, delays payment completion and may lead to booking drop offs especially for higher value stays and larger groups.

How Might We ?

Discover

How might we introduce Split Payment without interrupting the booking flow?

Discover

How might we introduce Split Payment without interrupting the booking flow?

Contribute

How might we make it easy for co-travellers to pay through a shared link?

Contribute

How might we make it easy for co-travellers to pay through a shared link?

Track

How might we clearly show the amount collected, pending balance and payment deadline?

Track

How might we clearly show the amount collected, pending balance and payment deadline?

Control

How might we help the booker manage incomplete payments and avoid booking cancellation?

Control

How might we help the booker manage incomplete payments and avoid booking cancellation?

Personas

Sonali Kapoor

Sonali Kapoor

Travels with her partner and another couple

Travels with her partner and another couple

“We want to pay our share directly without making one person cover the full booking.”

Need

Need

A simple way for each couple to pay their share of the booking.

A simple way for each couple to pay their share of the booking.

Pain point

Pain point

One person usually pays the full amount and has to follow up with the others later.

One person usually pays the full amount and has to follow up with the others later.

Goal

Goal

View the booking details and complete her couple’s payment through a shared link.

View the booking details and complete her couple’s payment through a shared link.

Aarav Mehta

Aarav Mehta

Plans group trips with friends

Plans group trips with friends

“I want to secure the stay without covering everyone’s share.”

Need

Need

A simple way to divide the booking amount without paying the full cost upfront.

A simple way to divide the booking amount without paying the full cost upfront.

Pain point

Pain point

Collecting money through messages and separate payment apps is difficult to track.

Collecting money through messages and separate payment apps is difficult to track.

Goal

Goal

Confirm the booking, share payment links and monitor pending contributions.

Confirm the booking, share payment links and monitor pending contributions.

Defining MVP

Giving the booker control over the first payment

The booker can choose to pay independently or split the booking amount with the group. When Split Payment is selected, two options are available

The booker can choose to pay independently or split the booking amount with the group. When Split Payment is selected, two options are available

Equal Share

The booker selects the number of people in the split & the system calculates an equal contribution for each person.

The booker selects the number of people in the split & the system calculates an equal contribution for each person.

Custom Split

The booker chooses how much they want to pay upfront, while the remaining balance is collected from the group.

The booker chooses how much they want to pay upfront, while the remaining balance is collected from the group.

User Flow

Design

Early Discovery

Early Discovery

Split Payment is introduced on eligible property listings so group travellers can discover the option before entering the booking flow.

Property Details Page

The feature is reinforced closer to the booking decision, where travellers can understand its availability and learn how the payment process works.

The feature is reinforced closer to the booking decision, where travellers can understand its availability and learn how the payment process works.

Feature Availability

Split Payment with Group

Shows that the booking amount can be shared with co-travellers.

Split Payment with Group

Shows that the booking amount can be shared with co-travellers.

How It Works

Simple three-step explanation

Explains how the booker sets the split, pays their share and shares the payment link with the group.

Simple three-step explanation

Explains how the booker sets the split, pays their share and shares the payment link with the group.

Each placement maps to a different user intent from active search and availability confirmation to immediate need fulfilment and feature discovery.

Review Page

Split Payment is introduced close to the final booking decision, where the booker can understand the option before proceeding to payment.

Split Payment is introduced close to the final booking decision, where the booker can understand the option before proceeding to payment.

Choose Payment Plan

The booker can continue with the regular payment flow or divide the booking amount with the group without leaving the review journey.

The booker can continue with the regular payment flow or divide the booking amount with the group without leaving the review journey.

Discover & Choose

Split Payment is shown alongside the booking amount, allowing the booker to compare it with the regular payment option and select the preferred plan.

Payment

The booker can either pay independently or select Split with group.

Set the split

An equal split calculates each person’s share, while a custom split lets the booker decide their upfront contribution.

The experience adds flexibility to group bookings while keeping the existing payment journey familiar and easy to understand.

The experience adds flexibility to group bookings while keeping the existing payment journey familiar and easy to understand.

Thank You Page

Confirms the booking after the booker completes their share and highlights the next step for collecting the remaining amount.

Confirms the booking after the booker completes their share and highlights the next step for collecting the remaining amount.

My Trips Page

The My Trips page gives the booker a clear view of the amount collected, pending balance, payment deadline and transaction history, while allowing them to share the payment link again or pay the remaining amount to keep the booking active.

The My Trips page gives the booker a clear view of the amount collected, pending balance, payment deadline and transaction history, while allowing them to share the payment link again or pay the remaining amount to keep the booking active.

Co Traveller Payment Page

The shared link allows co-travellers to review the booking, pay their assigned amount and choose a preferred payment method without entering the full booking flow. Clear confirmation, completed-payment and expired-link states help them understand the payment status and avoid duplicate or late payments.

The shared link allows co-travellers to review the booking, pay their assigned amount and choose a preferred payment method without entering the full booking flow. Clear confirmation, completed-payment and expired-link states help them understand the payment status and avoid duplicate or late payments.

Design Outcomes & Learnings

Reduced Upfront Burden

The booker can secure the stay without paying the complete booking amount alone.

Clearer Group Coordination

A shared payment link and live progress tracking keep contributions visible in one place.

Flexible Yet Controlled

Equal and custom split options give the booker flexibility while keeping payment ownership clear.

Designed to simplify payments for high-value group bookings with ❤️

A lightweight MVP that brings group contributions into the booking journey while keeping the booker informed and in control.

Looking forward to working together!

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