Venmo for iOS and iPadOS: Send and Request Payments

Venmo is a finance app for sending and requesting money, keeping track of your balance, and sharing payments with other people. It is most relevant to people in the United States who regularly split costs with friends, family, or coworkers. The app is available for iOS and iPadOS and is free to install.

Ways to use Venmo

• Split shared expenses: Send someone your share of a meal, household bills, a trip, or a group purchase.
• Request money: Ask another person to pay you through the app instead of working out a reminder separately.
• Pay at checkout: Use Venmo where it is accepted by online stores or local businesses.
• Track your balance: View your Venmo balance in the same place you send and receive payments.

To get started, the store description says you need to verify your account and link a supported bank account or debit card. Venmo also describes spending a balance with its Venmo Debit Card wherever Mastercard is accepted; that card is a separate option, not a requirement for basic person-to-person payments.

Social features and privacy settings

Payments can include a short note or emoji, and friends can interact with shared transactions. If you prefer not to share payment activity, review the privacy settings and choose who can see it. The app description also lists Face ID support, encrypted transactions, identity verification, and account monitoring as features related to account protection.

Before you install

Venmo is geared toward everyday payments in the United States. You will need an account and a supported linked payment method to use the sending and requesting features. Its age rating is 12.

How to install Venmo

1. Tap Download on this page to open Venmo in the Apple App Store.
2. On the store page, check that the app name is Venmo and the developer is Venmo.
3. Tap the install button in the App Store and follow the on-screen steps.