How to delete Venmo account

Even while Venmo is fantastic, not everyone will enjoy using it. There's a chance you signed up for the service a long time ago and haven't used it in a while. For those who want to use one of the other direct payment applications (PayPal, Zelle or Google Wallet), there is the option of limiting yourself to only one of these services. Even if you're a full-fledged Geek, you may not want to use any of these applications.

The good news is that deleting your Venmo account is simple. You simply cannot do so on a mobile device – a desktop computer is required. Additionally, in order to delete your Venmo account, you must ensure that there are no outstanding transactions and that there is no money in your Venmo account.

Steps to Take Before Closing Your Account

Do not immediately delete your account without first checking your account. If you currently have funds in your account, you should take the necessary procedures to transfer them before proceeding with any additional action.

Transfer your funds

Venmo will not allow you to cancel your account if there are money available or transactions pending. You must take one of two actions. You can always request that the cash be returned to the sender.

Transfer the funds into your bank account if you choose to keep them. Normally, this takes a few business days, but Venmo charges a modest fee if you want a fast bank transfer.

How to delete Venmo account

Are you ready to delete your Venmo account? If the answer is “yes”, then here are the steps you should go through to close it.

1. Launch your preferred browser and go to https://venmo.com  .

2. Sign in using your email, phone number, or username and password. If you've enabled two-factor identification, enter the pin sent to your phone number or email address.

3. Once you've signed in, select "Settings" from the menu at the top-right hand corner.

4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select "Close My Venmo Account." If you haven't already, be sure to transfer your Venmo balance to your bank account by going to "Manage Balance," and then "Transfer to Bank."

5. Here you can download your transaction history by selecting "Download CSV." Once you've done that, select "Next" under "Closing your Venmo account."

6. In the pop-up, make sure you've downloaded your transactions and then select "Next."

7. A final page will load to make sure you want to close your account. If so, select "Close Account." Venmo will then send you a confirmation email, letting you know your account is deleted.