How do I create a Teen Account?
We are currently in a limited release for the Teen Account. If you are not seeing the option to create one, please double-check that you have verified your identity in the app and that you are using the latest version of Venmo.
- If that doesn't provide you the option to create the account, please sign up for a spot on our waitlist and we’ll send you an update when this feature is available in your account.
If you're eligible for a Teen Account, you'll see the option to create one by following the steps below.
Here’s how to create a Teen Account:
- Go to the Me tab
- Tap the down arrow next to your name in the top left-hand corner
- Select Create a teen account
- Select Get started
- Pick your teen’s card color, then select Next
- Tell us about your teen, once you have inputted all the information, select Done
- You can add money to your Teen Account or Skip
Learn more about verifying your identity with Venmo.
How do I give my teen app access to the Venmo Teen Account?
If you are the parent or guardian of the teen, you can invite your teen to access the Venmo app at any time from inside your Venmo app, by following the steps below:
- Go to the Me tab
- Tap the down arrow next to your name in the top left-hand corner
- Select the Teen Account
- Tap Overview
- Select Give them access to the app or Resend app invite
- Add your teen’s phone number
- Tap Send invite
- Send them the text message
Once your teen receives and clicks the link in the text message, they'll need to follow the prompts to set up the Venmo Teen Account.
Can I make my teen's account visible to anyone in search?
Yes! For Teen Accounts with app access to the Venmo app, you can decide if you want your teen’s profile to appear when other users enter their name or username into search. Follow the steps below to make your Teen Account searchable:
- Go to the Me tab
- Tap the down arrow next to your name in the top left-hand corner
- Select the Teen Account
- Select Manage Settings
- Select Search Visibility
- Toggle Allow teen to be visible in search
Please keep in mind that Teen Accounts are hidden from other user searches by default. You will need to change your Teen Account’s search visibility settings for it to show up in the search results. Teen Accounts will populate in search for any users accepted as a friend of the Teen Account on Venmo, regardless of the search setting.
Learn more about changing your Teen Account privacy settings.
How do others send a payment to my Teen Account?
Teens who have app access have the ability to be visible in Venmo search, where people can find them by their username or name on the account. Teen Accounts can also receive payment through the QR code.
Please keep in mind that Teen Accounts are hidden from other users' friend lists and user searches by default. You will need to change your Teen Account’s search visibility settings for it to show up in the search results. Teen Accounts will populate in search for any users accepted as a friend of the Teen Account on Venmo, regardless of the search setting.
Teens who do not have access to the app will not be able to receive payments from anyone other than the parent or guardian account.
How do I activate my Venmo Teen Debit Card?
Once you receive the teen debit card, you will be able to activate it on your linked Teen Account. Follow the steps below to activate your teen’s Venmo Debit Card:
- Go to the Me tab
- Tap the down arrow next to your name in the top left-hand corner
- Select your Teen Account
- Tap Overview
- Tap Activate debit card
- Enter the expiration date in the MM/YY format, tap Continue
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Create a pin for your teen, tap Set PIN
- Make sure it is something they will remember when making purchases
- Confirm the PIN, tap Activate
After the activation is completed, you can select Add Money to start adding funds to your Teen Account.
How do I add money to my Teen Account?
Any payments or direct deposits received by the Teen Account will go to the Teen Account's Venmo balance as available funds.
You can also add money to the Teen Account balance by following these steps in your Venmo app:
- Go to the Me tab
- Tap the down arrow next to your name in the top left-hand corner, select your Teen Account
- Tap Add money
- Tap $0 to input the amount, and don’t forget to add a note
- Tap Review, verify your funding source
- Tap Add money
How can I view my Teen Account’s account statements?
You can view your Teen Account statements in the same place as your personal account’s statements on Venmo.com:
- Click here
- Near the top right-hand corner, select the drop-down menu
- Select which Teen Account statement you would like to view
You can also download your transaction history as a CSV file by clicking the “Download CSV” button next to the "View" button. You can download your history in one-month windows going back three years.
Alternatively, you can view your Teen Account transaction history by heading to the Teen Account in the app and selecting Transactions. If there are any specific transactions you'd like to look at, tap the magnifying glass to start a search.