The best of Venmo,
now for ages 13-17
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The best of Venmo,
now for ages 13-17
Family-friendly finances
A teen account comes with a Venmo Teen Debit Card, plus the option to add Venmo app access. With their card, teens can spend online and in-person—anywhere Mastercard is accepted.*
Keep tabs on
spending
Keep tabs on
spending
Monitor balance from the Venmo app and get real-time spending alerts. You can adjust privacy settings, view transactions, or lock the debit card at any time.
It all starts
with the card
Ready to get started? Ask your teen to pick their favorite card color, then create an account for them right in the Venmo app.
Payments
made easy
Teen accounts receive a simplified Venmo experience that allows teens to securely send money to friends on Venmo and get paid back. See they’re running low on funds? Send more money in a few taps, or help them access their paycheck via Direct Deposit.1
It all starts with the card
Ready to get started? Ask your teen to pick their favorite card color, then create an account for them right in the Venmo app.
FAQs
Parents and legal guardians can apply for the Venmo Teen Debit Card on behalf of their teen, and can directly add money to the Venmo Teen Account once it’s been opened. The Teen Debit Card is linked to the Venmo Teen Account, and allows them to spend their Venmo balance everywhere Mastercard® is accepted in the U.S. and U.S. territories.Parents and legal guardians can also grant their teen access to the Venmo app. Teens can use Venmo to monitor their spending, view the account balance, and pay and request money from friends on Venmo—all with a direct line of sight from parents.
Teens ages 13-17 are eligible for a Teen Debit Card and the Venmo app with sign-up from a parent or legal guardian.
Everywhere Mastercard® is accepted in the U.S. and in U.S. territories. Please note Venmo and the Venmo Teen Debit Card cannot be used with international merchants, even if you are placing an online order from the U.S.
There is no application fee, no monthly fee, and no minimum balance for the Venmo Teen Debit Card. However other fees may apply for use of the card. If you are interested in learning more about any fees associated with Venmo or the Venmo Teen Debit Card specifically please click here.
Parents and legal guardians can lock/unlock the Teen Debit Card, monitor the Teen Account balance from their Venmo account, and receive notifications on account activity. All teen transactions default to private, and only guardians can update privacy settings in the app.
Go to the Me tab in the app and use the drop-down menu beneath your name at the top of the screen to create a Venmo Teen Account
*The Venmo Mastercard® is issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A.; Member FDIC, pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. Card may be used everywhere Mastercard is accepted in the United States. The Bancorp Bank, N.A., is issuer of the Card only and not responsible for the associated accounts or other products, services, or offers from Venmo.The Venmo Teen Debit Card is available for eligible users 13-17 years old with parent or legal guardian sign up. Terms apply1It may take up to two pay cycles for your employer to begin paying you by Direct Deposit. Teen Accounts are not eligible to receive federal or state government payments, including tax refunds, using Direct Deposit.All trademarks and brand names belong to their respective owners. Use of these trademarks and brand names do not represent endorsement by or association with this card program. All rights reserved. Standard data rates from your wireless service provider may apply.