What is this?
Venmo QR codes make it easier to find, add, and pay friends on Venmo! Just open the scanner in the Venmo app and center the camera over the "Venmo Me" QR code you want to scan. No need to tap! After you scan a friend’s code, you’ll be taken directly to their profile page. There, you can add them as a friend, send, or request funds. When you are viewing your "Venmo Me" QR code you can also share it with a friend through email, text messages, and more.
Where can I find my personal QR code?
To find your personal QR code or scan someone else’s QR code, go to the Me tab and tap the QR code next to your profile picture. There, you can scan a QR code or present your personal QR code (“Venmo Me”) to be scanned.
How can I share my personal QR code?
When you open the scanner and tap “Venmo Me,” you’ll see your personal QR code next to your profile picture. Here you’ll also have options to share your personal QR code via text message, email, printing, and more.
Can I add my personal QR code to my phone’s home screen?
You can use widgets to add your Venmo QR code to your phone’s home screen. You can learn more about widgets on iOS or learn about using widgets on Android.
Need help adding friends on Venmo?
See our article about adding and removing friends.
Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble with your QR code please try some of these steps:
- If you can’t scan, make sure that Venmo has access to the camera
- For iPhone: Settings > Privacy > Camera and enabling camera for Venmo
- For Android: Settings > Applications > Venmo > Permissions and enabling camera for Venmo
- Make sure that you are connected to the Internet
- Check to see if you have blocked anyone
- Contact the friend you are trying to add outside of Venmo
I have a question about using Venmo QR codes in stores
There are two QR codes visible in the Venmo app. The “Show to Pay” QR code is an easy way to make in-store payments. The “Venmo Me” QR code can help you find friends and family on Venmo. Please visit this page for more information about in-store QR codes.