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What Is Venmo?

Mobile-based social commerce platform that enables users to carry out money transmission across all types of purchases. It helps with managing bookkeeping and receiving customer insights. Payments can be made through the app and in-person via a QR code.
Retailers can create a business profile to simplify checkout and appear in the Venmo's customer feeds. Customer loyalty is enhanced by the possibility of implementing targeted rewards and cash back experiences.

Who Uses Venmo?

Ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises, it is a mobile platform that helps users to carry out money transmissions.

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Reviews of Venmo

Average score

Overall
4.7
Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Service
4.4
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.8

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
felipe
felipe
gerente in Brazil
Verified LinkedIn User
Retail, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Very intuitive and easy to use.

5.0 last month New

Comments: Overall, it's practical to use. The options are easy to find and the symbols are very suggestive, which helps in using the application.

Pros:

One of the best for transfers. I like the interface and the dynamics of the application.

Cons:

Some details could be a little more eye-catching.

Kennedy
Four Oaks Farm Staff Assistant in US
Farming, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Venmo Review- Almost daily user

5.0 last month New

Comments: Overall I have an amazing experience with venmo and would recommend to anyone looking for an easy way to transfer money.

Pros:

I use venmo very frequently and I have never had any problems. The app runs smoothly and makes it very easy to pay people back, pay bills, and is helpful for many small businesses.

Cons:

The only downside to venmo is if you need the money instantly it takes quite a bit of money for a transfer fee.

Leah
Study Coordinator in US
Hospital & Health Care, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Past Daily Venmo Review

3.0 2 months ago New

Comments: In the past, I used Venmo daily for small transfers.

Pros:

I like that you are able to transfer money between people and I like that they offer a debit card.

Cons:

I have had issues with fraud and security.

Danielle
Manager in US
2128, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Venmo over anything.

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: I love venmo and use it almost every day!

Pros:

Venmo is awesome! You get a debit card. You can cash checks, use auto deposit, you can transfer money from accounts or to/from people. And I even have a teen account set up under my venmo for my teen daughter! I use my venmo for all my online purchases.

Cons:

Hard to find ways to just load money onto card from cash. Also I can't find any free ATMs

Randi
Coordinator in US
Hospitality, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Love Venmo!

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: I love Venmo and use it constantly! From sending money to friends, buying snacks at my kids baseball game, to paying for piano lessons. I use it a lot!

Pros:

It’s so easy to send money! With just a couple of clicks you can send money to anyone who has a Venmo account.

Cons:

Can be a little tricky sending money if you don’t have someone’s Venmo name