Venmo Identity Verification

How to get your identity verified on Venmo

Venmo is an organization that deals in money transfers and is regulated by the United States Treasury Department. In this regard, we are required to gather specific data from our customers to confirm their identity.

What do you want you to do?

Verifying your identity permits you to pay with the funds in your Venmo account. This will allow you to transfer and send more significant amounts of cash on Venmo.

Venmo must comply with the federal laws to gather specific data from its users who have access to the balance. We might also require you to verify your identity when you try to carry out one of the following activities:

Make $300.00 or more within a week (rolling 7-day period)
Make a transfer of $1000.00 plus or more significant to your bank within one week
Add yourself as a manager to the group account.
Pay for goods and services using your personal or business profile.

I received an email from Venmo inquiring to confirm my identity. Does this sound legitimate?

Venmo has advised our users to authenticate their names through the Venmo application. We appreciate your being cautious regarding your personal information and recommend you to stay clear of emails that appear suspicious. In this instance, handling venmo identity verification within your Venmo app will confirm that the email comes from us.call (8084654649)

If we are unable to confirm your identity within the timeframe that was specified in the email you received, then we'll not be able to offer you a Venmo balance to make payments. However, you will still be able to make payments and transfer the funds that you receive to the bank account. You'll still be able to pay to others with an associated debit/credit card as well as a bank account. However, you won't be able to use the money you have within the performance of your Venmo account to pay for payments.

How can I verify my identity on the application?

Within your Venmo app, navigate to"Me," then click on the "Me" tab, and tap your photo or initials
Click the Settings gear at the upper right
Tap "Identity Verification"

The prompts on the screen will guide you through the procedure. This can only be done through the Venmo mobile application, not on the Venmo website.

How long will this take?

Typically the process of verifying identity is only a couple of seconds.

Sometimes our ID verification system isn't working because the data isn't available or your address/name has changed. In this situation, we'll require you to submit an application that proves your identity.

I wasn't able to verify my identity, so now I'm unable to pay with the money I have in my Venmo account.

It is still possible to finish the verification procedure. After your identity has been verified, then you'll be able to use the funds in the Venmo account to pay to other people.

How do I proceed if I have made a mistake or provided incorrect documentation?

Be vigilant with your Venmo application -- our team will be in touch with you to verify the correct information , if required.

Why must I do this when my friend wasn't required for it?

We're asking everyone to finish this process. If your friend did not receive an email from us, they likely already completed this procedure earlier (for example, enrolling for the Venmo debit Card). If not, we'll probably send an identical email shortly.

It's my first time using Venmo. What should I do if I wish to pay with the money I have in my Venmo account?

It's your turn to confirm your identity. After that, you'll be granted access to the Venmo balance, which means you can utilize the money you've earned to pay for purchases. The money that you held on your Venmo account before verifying your identity will be accessible to you on the newly created Venmo balance. Find out more about how the Venmo balance functions.

The Venmo application isn't functioning correctly as well. It doesn't work properly, and I cannot complete this procedure.

Make sure that you have the most recent version of the application:

You can delete the Venmo application on your mobile. (This won't impact your Venmo account nor your money in Venmo)Learn how to delete the Venmo application.
Download the most recent version of the Venmo app from the Google Play Store

After you've downloaded the most recent version of the application, you will be able to finish the Identification Verification procedure.

I'm trying to confirm my identity, however, the wrong name has been entered and I cannot change it.

The process of verifying your identity begins using the official name that you have provided when you signed to sign up for Venmo. If your name isn't up-to-date or incorrect due to any reason, you can get in touch with us for assistance. It is important to note that you may be required to submit documentation with your current legal name before we can complete any changes to our system.

I don't have a Social Security number (SSN) or an individual tax ID number (ITIN)

If you do not already have the SSN or ITIN and don't have an ITIN, you'll be unable to verify your identity. You are welcome to continue using Venmo without verification of your identity. It is possible to pay to other businesses or users who are funded using your preferred option for payment (bank account or credit card, or debit card). You can also accept payment from fellow Venmo users and then transfer the cash to an account at a bank.

I have a group account, as well as a charge for myself. What is the process for verification different?

The Venmo Group Account beta has closed. However, those with group accounts will have to prove their identity using Venmo. Only need to verify your identity through your personal profile.

If you're the owner of the Group Account and you aren't in a position to prove your identity before the date stated by the mail, you got the personal account, and the Group Account would no longer be able to utilize the Venmo balance. It's still possible to accept payments and pay the money that you receive to the bank account. Also, you'll be able to pay other people using a linked debit or credit card bank account. However, you won't be able to use the funds from the performance of your Venmo account to make a payment.

If you are the manager of the Group Account and you aren't in a position to prove your identity before the deadline stipulated in the email that you received, you'll be removed from the role of Manager of the Group Account.