What is the “Venmo me” QR code for?
Your Venmo me QR code makes it easy to find people on Venmo. When you scan someone’s Venmo me QR code, you’ll go straight to their profile page.
How do I scan someone’s code?
You can use your phone’s camera to scan someone’s personal Venmo me QR code. You can also use the QR code scanner in the Venmo app:
- Go to the Me tab
- Tap the QR code button next to your profile picture
- Tap Scan code
When you center the camera over the QR code, you’ll be taken to their profile page – no need to tap!
Where can I find my personal QR code?
You can find your Venmo me QR code in the Venmo app:
- Go to the Me tab
- Tap the QR code button next to your profile picture
- Tap Venmo me
You can also tap the share button to send the code using email, text messages, 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.
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
You can use the Show to Pay QR code to make in-store purchases using Venmo. Learn more about in-store QR codes.