| Important update: Starting February 19, 2026, Visa+ will no longer be available for PayPal and Venmo transactions. Instead, you'll soon be able to send money directly between PayPal and Venmo accounts using a phone number—no third-party service needed. This feature is rolling out in the U.S. first, with more markets to follow. Customers will begin hearing about this coming change starting today. |
Visa+ will no longer be available to new sign-ups as of
February 19, 2026.
What is Visa+?
Visa+ enables you to receive payments to your Venmo account from Visa partners such as Payactiv, DailyPay, eTip and MyBambu.
Transfers sent with Visa+ typically process within 30 minutes, and there aren't any fees.
How much can I receive with Visa+?
Visa+ transfers have a $2500 limit per transaction. Transfers can be declined for reasons other than the limit.
Are there any tax liabilities I need to be aware of by using Visa+?
Currently, Visa+ is not meant for commercial transactions. You should talk to a financial advisor to learn more about your tax liabilities.
How do I deactivate my Payname? What does it mean to deactivate a Payname?
You can deactivate your Visa+ Payname in the Venmo app:
- Go to the Me tab
- Tap the Settings gear in the top right
- Tap Send & receive money with Visa+
- Tap the toggle to Deactivate your payname
When your Payname is deactivated, you will no longer be able to receive Visa+ payments. You will, however, be able to receive other Venmo payments. If you deactivate your Visa+ account you will not be able to reactivate it.