How do you pay with venmo balance

Q: Why cant I use my Venmo balance to pay?

You cant use the money in your balance to make payments on Venmo until you verify your identity. To check if you have access to your balance, tap your profile picture in the bottom-right corner, then Settings. Tap Payment Methods. If you see Venmo Balance at the top of your screen, you have access to this feature.

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Sharing just got easier with Venmo
Use your balance
Do more together
Send an emoji
How to add Venmo to your Uber account
How to add Venmo to your Uber Eats account
Don't have Venmo?
Top questions from riders and customers
Need more answers about how to use Venmo?
Can I use my balance to pay on Venmo?
How do I pay someone with my existing Venmo balance?
Why can't I use my Venmo balance to pay?

Rides and delivery noodles are always better when they’re shared. Now it’s easy to split a ride home from a concert or share the cost of a meal with your friends.

Use your balance

Pay with your Venmo balance, linked bank account, debit or credit card.

Do more together

Easily split the cost with friends and family in the Venmo app.

Send an emoji

Add a little flair to your Venmo feed with custom Uber emojis.

How to add Venmo to your Uber account

1. Select Payment in the menu in your Uber app.
2. Tap Add Payment Method.
3. Tap Venmo.
4. Sign in to your Venmo account and tap Authorize.

How to add Venmo to your Uber Eats account

Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner and select Payment.
Tap Add Payment Method.
Tap Venmo.
Sign in to your Venmo account and tap Authorize.

Don't have Venmo?

Need more answers about how to use Venmo?

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Venmo is the fast, safe, social way to pay and get paid. Join over 83 million people who use the Venmo app today.

SEND AND RECEIVE MONEY
Pay and get paid for anything from your share of rent to a gift. Add a note to each payment to share and connect with friends.

SHOP WITH THE VENMO DEBIT CARD
Get a debit card that gets YOU. Earn automatic cashback when you spend with Venmo Debit Card at some of your favorite merchants.¹ No monthly fee, no minimum balance.²

GET REWARDED WITH THE VENMO CREDIT CARD
Automatically earn 3% cash back on your eligible top spend category, 2% on the next, and 1% on the rest.³

BUY CRYPTO WITH AS LITTLE AS $1
Buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency right on the Venmo app. New to crypto? Learn more with in-app resources. Crypto is volatile, so it can rise and fall in value quickly. Be sure to take it at a pace you're comfortable with.⁴

DO BUSINESS ON VENMO
Create a business profile for your side gig, small business, or anything in between—all under your same Venmo account.

PAY IN STORES
Use your Venmo QR code to pay touch-free at stores like CVS. Just scan, pay, and go.

PAY IN APPS & ONLINE
Check out with Venmo on some of your favorite apps, like Uber Eats, StockX, Grubhub, and Zola.

MANAGE YOUR MONEY
Get your Venmo money in the bank within minutes using Instant Transfer⁵. Want your paycheck up to two days early⁶ ? Try Direct Deposit on Venmo.

¹DOSH offer terms apply. Check app for availability.

²The Venmo Mastercard is issued by The Bancorp Bank pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

³See Rewards Program Terms. For more information on the Venmo Credit Card go here: https://venmo.com/about/creditcard . The Venmo Visa Credit Card is issued by Synchrony Bank pursuant to a license from Visa USA Inc. VISA is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association and used under license.

⁴Terms apply and available here: https://venmo.com/legal/crypto-terms . Only available in the US and limited in certain states. Buying and selling cryptocurrency is subject to a number of risk and may result in significant losses. Venmo does not make any recommendation regarding buying or selling cryptocurrency. Consider seeking advice from your financial or tax adviser.

⁵Transfer speed depends on your bank and could take up to 30 minutes. Transfers are reviewed, which may result in delays or funds being frozen or removed from your Venmo account.

⁶ Subject to bank/employer practices. Terms apply and available here: https://help.venmo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037185594

Can I use my balance to pay on Venmo?

If you have access to a balance, you can use your balance to make payments to friends. You can also use Venmo at checkout on authorized merchants' apps or mobile websites.

How do I pay someone with my existing Venmo balance?

Using Venmo balance instead of your card is easy. If you wish to pay via Venmo balance, simply select the 'Payment Method' option at the bottom of the app screen and change it to 'Venmo Balance' upon completing your transaction. Ensure that your Venmo account has been verified before using your balance feature.

Why can't I use my Venmo balance to pay?

You can't use the money in your balance to make payments on Venmo until you verify your identity. To check if you have access to your balance, tap your profile picture in the bottom-right corner, then Settings. Tap Payment Methods. If you see Venmo Balance at the top of your screen, you have access to this feature.