Hajra Naz
A big update is coming this November! Venmo and PayPal, two of the most popular money apps in the world, are finally becoming compatible.
For years, millions of users complained about the hassle of moving money between Venmo and PayPal. Even though PayPal owns Venmo, the two apps never worked together natively. That’s about to change.
What’s New?
Starting in November, PayPal users will be able to send money directly to Venmo users, and Venmo users can do the same in return.
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Search by phone number: PayPal users can find Venmo accounts using phone numbers.
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Email integration coming soon: Later, users will also be able to connect using email addresses.
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Global support: Payments will work in the U.S. and around the world.
Venmo announced in an email:
“Venmo users and PayPal users will be able to pay each other in the U.S. and worldwide. That means PayPal users will be able to find and pay you using your phone number, and later using your email address.”
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Why This Matters
Until now, users had to use complicated workarounds — like transferring money to a linked bank account, then reloading funds to the other app. This process was slow and frustrating.
With this update, sending money between Venmo and PayPal will be as easy as sending it to a friend on the same app.
This move also strengthens PayPal World, PayPal’s new global payments network. Announced in July, PayPal World is building partnerships with major services like:
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Mercado Pago (Latin America)
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NPCI International Payments Limited (India’s global UPI expansion)
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Tenpay Global (Tencent/WeChat Pay, China)
The goal? Borderless money transfers. PayPal says this will make it easier to send money abroad without huge fees or barriers.
Privacy Options for Venmo Users
If you don’t want PayPal users to be able to find your account:
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Open the Venmo app.
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Go to Settings > Privacy > Find Me.
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Adjust your visibility settings.
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While you’re there, it’s smart to set all Venmo transactions to private under Settings > Privacy.
This ensures your money transfers are safe and not visible to strangers.
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The Bigger Picture
Venmo and PayPal combined have over 2 billion global users. This new connection will help PayPal compete against fast-growing rivals like Cash App, Zelle, and Apple Pay.
With people sending billions of dollars through digital wallets each year, this integration could make Venmo + PayPal one of the strongest fintech ecosystems worldwide.
FAQs
1. When will Venmo and PayPal work together?
The feature is rolling out in November 2025 in the U.S. and worldwide.
2. How will I send money from PayPal to Venmo?
You’ll be able to find Venmo users by entering their phone numbers. Later, email support will be added.
3. Do I need both apps to send money?
No. You can keep just one app, but linking both could give you more flexibility.
4. Is this feature safe?
Yes. Transactions follow the same security and encryption that PayPal and Venmo already use. You can also adjust privacy settings to control who can find you.
5. What is PayPal World?
It’s PayPal’s global payments network, connecting Venmo with international apps like Mercado Pago, Tenpay Global, and NPCI. This will make cross-border payments easier.
