If you need to close your Venmo account, the process is straightforward once you have zeroed out your balance and completed all pending transactions. You can permanently delete your account from either the desktop website or the mobile app in just a few minutes.
Preliminary Steps Before You Close My Venmo Account
Before you can close your Venmo account, you must complete two mandatory actions. First, ensure your Venmo balance is exactly zero. Any money in personal, business, or charity profiles, or linked Teen Accounts, must be withdrawn or transferred out. Second, all incomplete or pending transactions and transfers must be completed or canceled. If you have a business profile associated with your personal account, closing your personal account will permanently delete that business profile as well. To close only a Venmo business profile while keeping your personal account active, you must contact Venmo customer support directly. If you need to permanently close a standalone business account instead, you can delete business Venmo account through your account settings.
How to Close Your Venmo Account on Desktop
- Go to the Venmo official webpage and log into your account.
- Select Settings from the menu on the left side of the page.
- Scroll to the very bottom of the page and click the option labeled "Close My Venmo Account."
- If you still have a balance, Venmo will prompt you to transfer it to your bank account and to review your most recent statement. Complete the transfer (which may take a few days) and return to this page.
- Click "Next" to proceed, then select "Close Account" on the final confirmation page.
Venmo will send an email confirmation to the address on file, which includes a copy of your final transaction history.
How to Close Your Venmo Account on Mobile
- Open the Venmo app on your mobile device and sign in.
- Tap the person icon on the home page.
- Go to the upper-right section and select the Settings tab, then choose "Account" under Preferences.
- Scroll to the bottom and tap "Close Venmo Account." Follow any prompts to confirm.
What Happens After You Close Your Account
After you close your account, Venmo will send a final transaction history message to your email address on file. Your account data, including transaction history and personal details, is permanently deleted. Any associated business profiles will also be permanently removed. You will no longer be able to log in or access any funds left in the account, so it is critical to complete all transfers beforehand.
How to Close a Venmo Account for Someone Else
If you need to close an account for a deceased or incapacitated person, you have two options. The first is to log in directly using their credentials if you have them. If you do not have the password, you can use the "Forgot password" option on the login page to reset it via their email address, then follow the standard deletion steps. The second option is to contact Venmo customer support directly. You will need to provide documentation such as a death certificate, power of attorney, or your own ID to prove your identity and authority to act on their behalf. Venmo will process the closure after verifying the required documents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Closing a Venmo Account
Can I delete my transaction history?
No, you cannot delete your transaction history on Venmo. However, you can make past and future transactions private. Go to Settings, then Privacy, and adjust the Audience settings. For future transactions, choose "Participants Only" so only you and the other person can see the details. You can also change the visibility of your past transactions to "Only You" or "Friends."
What if I want to keep using Venmo but change my Venmo handle?
If you want a different Venmo handle, you do not need to close your account. You can change your username in the Settings menu under Profile. Closing your account is only necessary if you want to permanently delete all data and stop using the service entirely.
Do I need to have a bank account to set up Venmo?
To fully use Venmo, including withdrawing funds, you need to link a bank account. However, you can set up Venmo with just a debit card or credit card for sending payments. If you close your account, any linked bank information is removed along with the account.
