When people send money to your personal profile and tell Venmo they're making a purchase, Venmo Purchase Protection may be available. You'll see a notification, and pay a small seller's transaction fee of 1.9% + $0.10.*
*Effective July 1, 2024, the fee is 2.99% per transaction. Until that date, the fee is 1.9% + $0.10. Fees subject to change. Other fees may apply. See terms and limitations.
Venmo Purchase Protection can help prevent losses due to fraud, saving you valuable time and money. Plus, it helps the people who buy from you feel more comfortable about the transaction.
Create a Venmo business profile, and graduate from porch pick-ups to an official point of sale. You’ll get Purchase Protection as an included benefit on eligible transactions, which can help prevent fraud claims from hurting your bottom line. Plus, added features like getting a spotlight in the Venmo feed can attract new customers to help grow your business.