To add Venmo to Splitwise, use the "Settle up" button in the app to send money directly from your Splitwise balance to a friend's Venmo account. This integration is only available to users in the United States who need to settle USD balances, making it a fast way to add Venmo to Splitwise and close out shared expenses without leaving the app.
How to add Venmo to Splitwise: the quick answer
The Venmo integration lets you pay your Splitwise balance directly through the Venmo app. When you owe money, the "Settle up" button opens a payment flow that sends funds from your Venmo account to your friend. This feature works only for US-based users with USD balances, and it requires the Venmo app to be installed and logged in on your device. Before settling up, it helps to understand Splitwise functionality for tracking shared expenses and balances.
Important: Venmo integration is currently broken on Android
As of July 2, 2026, the Venmo integration is not compatible with the Splitwise Android app due to a change on Venmo's end. If you use Android, Splitwise recommends recording a cash payment in the app to mark the expense as settled, then paying your friend directly inside the Venmo app. You can also choose a different payment method within Splitwise to settle up.
Prerequisites for using Venmo with Splitwise
Before you start, make sure you meet these requirements:
- You have a Venmo account that is active and in good standing.
- The Venmo app is installed on your iOS device and you are logged in.
- You are located in the United States and your Splitwise balances are in USD.
Without these conditions, the "Send via Venmo" option will not appear or will not work correctly.
Step-by-step: sending money via Venmo in Splitwise
Follow these steps to send a payment from Splitwise to Venmo:
- Open the Splitwise app and navigate to the group or friendship where you owe money.
- Tap "Settle up" to see your outstanding balances.
- If you are in a group, tap the specific balance you want to pay.
- Above the "Pay" button, tap to select your payment method.
- Tap "Third party options," then "Send via Venmo."
- Follow the prompts that appear on your screen.
You will be redirected to the Venmo app to complete the transaction.
What happens after you tap 'Send via Venmo'
Splitwise redirects you to the Venmo app with the recipient field pre-filled using the primary email address on their Splitwise account. You can change the recipient's email address during the Venmo payment process, but it is best to confirm the correct information with your friend first. If a Venmo payment is sent to an email address not connected to the recipient's Venmo account, the payment will remain pending. The recipient will receive an email with instructions to claim it, and they can add their Splitwise email as a secondary email address in their Venmo profile and verify it to release the funds.
Important notes about Venmo payments and Splitwise
Several key limitations affect how Venmo payments work with Splitwise:
- Splitwise does not handle Venmo payment processing; payments take place entirely within Venmo.
- Deleting a payment record in Splitwise does not cancel or stop a Venmo payment; you must cancel it directly in Venmo.
- You cannot request a payment through Venmo on Splitwise; payments must be initiated by the sender.
Keep these points in mind to avoid confusion or accidental duplicate payments.
Tracking your settled expenses in Splitwise
After you send a Venmo payment, Splitwise records the transaction in your activity feed. Open the "Activity" or "History" section to see a chronological list of all expenses and payments, including those made via Venmo. The "Balances" tab gives you a clear view of who owes what, updating automatically after each settlement. Use these tools to confirm that your payment was recorded correctly and to monitor any remaining balances among your group.
