
As a business owner, navigating the world of payment processing can be overwhelming, especially with the introduction of new fees like Venmo's Goods and Services (G&S) fee. The G&S fee is a 3% fee charged by Venmo on transactions that are deemed goods or services, rather than person-to-person payments.
This fee is a significant addition to the typical payment processing fees, which can range from 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. To put this into perspective, if you're selling a product for $100, the G&S fee would tack on an additional $3, making your total payment processing fee 5.9%.
Venmo considers a transaction to be goods or services if it involves a business or merchant account, and the funds are being transferred to a business bank account.
Does Venmo Charge a Fee?
Venmo charges a fee when you sell goods or services. This fee is automatically deducted from the total amount the buyer sends.
The Venmo goods and services fee is deducted from the total amount, so the seller will receive the original price minus the fee.
Venmo's fee is a significant consideration for anyone using the platform to buy or sell goods and services. You'll want to factor it into your pricing strategy.
The fee is deducted from the total amount, so be sure to check the final amount you receive after the fee is taken out.
Venmo Goods and Services Fee
The Venmo goods and services fee is 1.9% + $0.10 of the transaction amount.
For an average transaction of $74, this means the seller would receive $72.59 and $1.41 of the payment would be used to pay the Venmo goods and services fee.
The fee is used to cover purchase protection on eligible payments, which is a great benefit for both buyers and sellers.
As an authorized merchant selling on a business profile, you'll pay a transaction fee on every payment you receive, which is the same as the goods and services fee of 1.9% + $0.10.
Tagging a payment as a purchase gives both the seller and buyer purchase protection, which can guard your money against claims from the buyer that they never received the product.
The fee kicks in whenever you receive a payment of $1 or more, and it's 1.90% + $0.10 for each transaction for sellers as of 2023.
Buyers do not need to pay any fees or commissions, which is a nice perk for them.
Venmo Purchase Protection shields sellers from losing money due to unauthorized transactions or claims that the buyer never received their purchases.
Understanding Venmo Fees
Venmo charges a fee for goods and services to cover purchase protection on eligible payments. This fee is 1.9% + $0.10 of the transaction amount.
For business profiles, a low fee of $1.00 or more is charged for every payment received. This fee is automatically deducted from the total payment amount sent by the customer.
Different fees apply depending on how customers pay you, but the transaction fee for selling goods or services on the platform is 1.9% + $0.10. This fee is non-refundable and only applies to payments over $1 in value.
If you're selling a good or service on a personal profile to an unknown buyer, you'll need to pay the Venmo goods and services fee, which is also 1.9% + $0.10.
Venmo offers a free 30-day trial period for business profiles, which means you won't be charged a seller transaction fee for any payments made to your business during this time.
The following table shows the fees associated with Venmo business profiles:
To calculate Venmo fees, you can use the formula: Transaction Amount * 1.90% + $0.10. For example, if you're selling a product for $100, the Venmo fee would be $1.19 + $0.10 = $2.
Business Tax Percentage
Venmo charges a fee of 1.90% of the transaction amount plus $0.10 for each transaction for sellers in the United States.
This fee is on top of any additional charges your card provider may have for receiving money from Venmo users.
You can get to know the actual amount you'll receive on your Venmo payments using a calculator that takes into account the fees.
It's worth noting that Venmo offers a free 30-day trial period for a business profile, during which you won't be charged a seller transaction fee for any payments made to your business.
Pricing Calculator
The Venmo fee calculator is a useful tool for determining how much to charge your customers to receive a certain amount after taking into account Venmo fees.
For example, if you want to receive $100 from selling an item using Venmo, you must charge $102.04 for the item.
To use the calculator, simply plug in the amount you want to receive into the field, and you'll get the price you need to charge your customer.
The calculator takes into account the standard 1.90% + $0.10 fees that Venmo charges.
Here's a breakdown of the fees:
- Amount: the price of the item
- Venmo Fees: the fees that Venmo will charge
- Received: the amount received by merchants after Venmo fees
- Sell For: the price you should sell the item for to receive the desired amount after Venmo fees
For instance, if you sell an item for $102.04, you'll receive $100 after Venmo fees.
Note that the calculator is for reference and educational purposes only, and actual fees may vary.
Working with Business Profiles
Business profile owners are charged a low fee for every payment they receive of $1.00 or more.
These fees are automatically deducted from the total payment amount sent by your customer.
Different fees apply depending on how your customers pay you.
How to Work with Business Profiles?

Working with business profiles can be a breeze, especially when you know the fees involved. Business profile owners are charged a low fee for every payment they receive of $1.00 or more.
These fees are automatically deducted from the total payment amount sent by your customer. This means you don't have to worry about manually processing payments or dealing with unexpected costs.
Different fees apply depending on how your customers pay you.
Business Account
Having a business account on Venmo can be a great way to manage your finances, but it's essential to understand the fees involved. There is no setup fee for a Venmo business profile.
You won't be charged a monthly fee, which is a plus for small businesses or entrepreneurs just starting out. However, there are transaction fees to be aware of. These fees are automatically deducted from the total payment amount sent by your customer.
The fees for receiving payments are quite reasonable, at 1.9% of the payment plus $0.10. This means that if someone pays your business $100, you'll receive $98. It's also worth noting that transaction fees only apply to payments that are over $1 in value.

Here's a breakdown of the fees associated with a Venmo business account:
As a business owner, it's essential to consider these fees when deciding whether to use Venmo for your business.
Avoiding Issues with Fees
To avoid issues with fees on Venmo, it's essential to understand when you'll be charged. Payments without purchase protection don't incur the Venmo goods and services fee.
If you're making personal payments to family and friends, you won't need to pay the Venmo goods and services fee. This is because these payments aren't tagged as purchases.
As a seller, you can avoid the fee by not tagging the payment as a purchase. However, this means you won't be eligible for purchase protection, which can leave you vulnerable if the buyer disputes the transaction.
Venmo charges a fee of 1.90% + $0.10 for each transaction for sellers. This fee is the same as the goods and services fee, and it pays for purchase protection.
To minimize fees, consider using a Venmo Business Profile, which has the same fee structure as the goods and services fee. However, this profile is only suitable for authorized merchants selling on a business profile.
Sources
- https://wise.com/us/blog/venmo-goods-and-services-fee
- https://www.toolsoverflow.com/financial/venmo-fee-calculator
- https://help.venmo.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500003204302-Business-Profile-Transaction-Fees
- https://wise.com/us/blog/venmo-business-fees
- https://www.infoabsolute.com/venmo-goods-service-fee-calculator/
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