# What are "Net Balances"?

**Category**: Settling Up  
**Language**: EN  
**Source**: [JustSplitBill Help](https://www.justsplitbill.com/help.html)

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Net Balances show each person's overall financial position in the group. A **positive balance** means the person is owed money (they paid more than their share). A **negative balance** means they owe money to others. The sum of all balances always equals zero.