To log out of Venmo on your iPhone or Android, open the app, go to your Settings menu, and tap the logout option. If you need to log out of Venmo remotely because your phone was lost or stolen, you can revoke all active sessions from the Venmo website.
How to Log Out of Venmo on iPhone
Logging out of the Venmo app on an iPhone prevents unauthorized access if you hand your phone to someone else or use a shared device. To sign out:
- Open the Venmo app on your iPhone.
- Tap the menu icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap "Settings."
- Scroll down and tap "Log out."
- Confirm by tapping "Log out" again in the pop-up.
For added security, close the app completely by swiping it away from your recent apps list. If you have Face ID or Touch ID enabled, you may be prompted to authenticate before the logout completes.
How to Log Out of Venmo on Android
Signing out on an Android device protects your account details and transaction history from anyone who picks up your phone. To log out:
- Open the Venmo app on your Android device.
- Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.
- Scroll down and tap "Settings."
- Scroll down and tap "Sign out."
- Confirm by tapping "Sign out" again in the pop-up.
Close the app entirely by swiping it away from your recent apps list. If you have fingerprint or facial recognition enabled, you may need to verify your identity before signing out.
How to Remotely Log Out of All Venmo Sessions
If your phone is lost or stolen, or you simply want to kick out every device you've ever logged into, use a web browser to remotely log out of all active Venmo sessions. This is crucial for protecting your financial information when you no longer have access to a device.
- Go to Venmo.com in a web browser and log into your account.
- Click on "Settings" in the sidebar.
- Navigate to the "Security" tab.
- Click "Forget" or "Remove" to revoke access for all other logged-in sessions. Your current web browser session will remain active.
This action instantly logs out every other device, including your old phone, without needing to find it first. After doing this, you can change your password for extra security.
Troubleshooting When You Can't Log Out
If the app won't let you sign out, try these fixes in order:
Force close the app
On iPhone, swipe up from the bottom and swipe the Venmo app off the screen. On Android, open the "Recent Apps" menu and swipe the Venmo app away. Relaunch the app and try logging out again.
Check your internet connection
Venmo needs a stable connection to process the logout. Switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data, or vice versa, and retry.
Update the app
An outdated version of Venmo can cause logout issues. Visit your device's app store and install any pending updates.
Restart your device
Restarting your phone clears temporary glitches that may prevent the logout button from working.
Contact Venmo support
If none of the above steps work, reach out to Venmo support directly. They can log you out from their end or help with account-specific problems.
A Venmo handle is your unique username that others use to find and pay you, so knowing it is useful when verifying your identity during support requests.
