New Payment Option for US Users
Starting now, US Google Play users can pay for apps, games, subscriptions, and in-app purchases using their Venmo balance—or the cards and bank accounts linked to their Venmo account.
How to Set It Up
- Open the Google Play Store app
- Go to Payment methods
- Link your Venmo account to your Play account
Once connected, Venmo appears as a payment option at checkout alongside credit cards, PayPal, and Google Play balance.
Part of a Broader Strategy
Venmo is just the latest alternative payment method Google Play has added, following PayPal and Cash App. The pattern is clear: Google wants to diversify payment options to make purchasing as frictionless as possible for as many users as possible.
For the 90+ million Venmo users in the US, this eliminates the step of transferring funds to a bank account or debit card before buying—you can spend your Venmo balance directly.
Bottom Line
If you keep a Venmo balance from splitting dinners, receiving payments, or cashback rewards, you can now put it toward that Pro upgrade or game purchase without leaving the Play Store. One less hop between your money and your apps.
