How to Close & Delete Your Venmo Account?
If you decide you no longer want to use Venmo, you can permanently close your account. Before doing so, consider these important points:
- Transfer Your Balance: If you have funds remaining in your Venmo account, transfer them to your bank account before closing.
- Settle Outstanding Transactions: Make sure any pending payments or requests have been resolved before deleting your account.
- Irreversible Action: Once your Venmo account is closed, it cannot be reactivated.
How to Close & Delete Your Venmo Account?
Using Venmo Support:
- Visit the Venmo Help Center (https://help.venmo.com/hc/en-us).
- Search for βClose my accountβ or a similar query.
- Follow the instructions provided by Venmo support to submit a request to close your account.
Using the Venmo Website:
- Go to https://venmo.com and log in to your Venmo account.
- Click on βSettingsβ in the top navigation bar.
- Select βProfileβ from the settings menu.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and find the βClose my Venmo Accountβ option.
- Follow the prompts and confirm your decision to delete your account.
Using the Venmo App:
- Tap on the βMeβ tab, represented by your profile picture or initials.
- Tap the gear icon in the top right corner to access settings.
- Under the βPreferencesβ section, select βAccountβ.
- Scroll to the bottom and tap βClose Venmo Accountβ.
- Follow the prompts and confirm your decision to delete your account.
What If You Have a Venmo Business Profile?
If you have a business profile linked to your personal account, youβll need to contact Venmo customer support to close your account entirely. You cannot delete a business profile on your own.
Important Notes:
- Venmo may take some time to process your account deletion request.
- Once your account is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
- If you only wish to close your business profile, but keep your personal profile, youβll need to contact Venmo support directly.
Think carefully before making your decision! Once your Venmo account is gone, itβs gone for good. If you have any trouble with the deletion process, or have questions, you can visit the Venmo Help Center (https://help.venmo.com/hc/en-us) or contact Venmo support.