
Venmo offers a range of commercial solutions designed specifically for entrepreneurs, from small business owners to freelancers. These solutions are built to help entrepreneurs manage their finances and grow their businesses more efficiently.
With Venmo's commercial solutions, entrepreneurs can receive payments from customers, track expenses, and even offer customers a seamless payment experience. This can help increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
One key benefit of Venmo's commercial solutions is the ability to accept payments from customers without requiring a separate business account. This can save entrepreneurs time and effort, and make it easier to manage their finances.
What is Venmo?
Venmo is a peer-to-peer payment service that allows users to send and receive money using their mobile devices. It's a popular way to split bills, pay friends back, or even send money to family members.
Venmo's roots date back to 2009 when it was first launched by Andrew Kortina and Iqram Magdon-Ismail as a way for college students to easily split bills.
The service quickly gained popularity and was acquired by PayPal in 2013. Today, Venmo is one of the most widely used peer-to-peer payment services in the US.
Venmo's user base has grown significantly over the years, with over 40 million users as of 2020.
Features and Fees
Venmo's fees are relatively low, with a standard transaction fee of 3%. This fee is waived for debit card transactions, however, which is a convenient option for those who prefer to use their debit cards.
Venmo also offers a Venmo Credit Card, which comes with a 1% cash back reward on all purchases. This can add up to some significant savings over time, especially for frequent users.
One notable feature of Venmo is its social aspect, allowing users to share payment requests with friends and family through a public feed. This can be a fun and convenient way to split bills or request money from others.
Fees with Account
Venmo Business charges transaction fees, which can add up quickly. For example, purchases made using the Venmo app and a QR code cost 1.9% plus 10 cents per transaction.
You can expect to pay 3.49% plus 49 cents per transaction for purchases made online or in-app using the Braintree gateway or PayPal Checkout.
Venmo tries to minimize fees wherever possible, but they do apply in some cases.
Visa Signature Card

The Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card is a great option for those who want a rewards credit card with no annual fee. The APR for purchases is the prime rate plus 11.99% for Account Type 1, 20.99% for Account Type 2, or 23.99% for Account Type 3.
The APR for cash advances is the prime rate plus 23.99%. This means that if you use your credit card for cash advances, you'll be charged a higher interest rate than for purchases.
You'll be charged interest on cash advances from the transaction date, but you won't be charged interest on purchases if you pay your entire balance by the due date each month. The due date is at least 23 days after the close of each billing cycle.
If you are charged interest, the minimum interest charge is $2.00.
Here are the interest rates and fees for the Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card:
Marketing and Partnerships
The 'What's Your Venmo?' campaign marks Venmo's first collaboration with 72andSunny LA.
Venmo has partnered with Group M to maximize its reach through media partnerships.
The campaign targets younger, digitally savvy consumers, aiming to solidify Venmo's status as the go-to financial app for the next generation.
Venmo's new campaign celebrates everyday moments where the app is used, positioning it as more than just a peer-to-peer payment tool.
The Venmo debit card and direct deposit features are being highlighted, along with business profiles.
Recent growth in these areas has been promising, with a 30% increase in monthly actives for both the Venmo debit card and Pay with Venmo services.
The campaign will roll out across various platforms, including streaming, digital video, audio, social media, influencers, and out-of-home ads in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas.
Venmo's core demographic of affluent Gen Z users will be targeted, highlighting new features like Split and Groups.
Sources
- https://brand-innovators.com/news/venmo-vies-to-become-gen-zs-preferred-payment-option/
- https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/399596/new-campaign-asks-whats-your-venmo-to-showcase.html
- https://reel360.com/article/72andsunny-asks-whats-your-venmo-in-new-campaign/
- https://www.uschamber.com/co/run/finance/can-my-business-accept-venmo
- https://venmo.com/resources/our-fees/
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