Venmo alternatives

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

1. [R1] Venmo 2/5 · US They steal your money: Several times I used Venmo for a transaction and the money is taken from the account and then a week later they freeze your account because there is “an issue wuth the transaction” and you have to pay more money. I called for a resolution and was given the run around. This has happened 3x! And I finally closed this scam Venmo account
2. [R11] Venmo 1/5 · US Worst Service: Do NOT use this app. Customer service is absolutely terrible. I’ve had this account for years with no issues, and now suddenly it’s frozen for no valid reason. They tell you to call support, which gets you nowhere, just to hear “your account has been escalated, check your email in 3, 5 days.” Really? It didn’t take 3, 5 days to take my money, but now I have to wait to get access to it
3. [R29] Venmo 1/5 · US It was good till it wasn’t: They have been locking everyone’s accounts and freezing them for no reason it’s starting to get sketchy
4. [R35] Venmo 1/5 · US Constant Lock Outs: Most frustrating app to use when trying to run a business. Impossible to send money to anyone in succession without having your entire account locked out. Call customer support just for some Indian to tell you the system is entirely autonomous and cannot be overrided. Wildly infuriating.
5. [R15] Venmo 1/5 · US Customer care is a joke: Customer care is a joke, if you want random charges on your account just keep using Venmo. Then when you ask for refund they make things hard unlike regular bank institutions.
6. [R41] Venmo 1/5 · US Customer service: Non existent
7. [R4] Venmo 1/5 · US Sucks: It keeps sending error messages
8. [R6] Venmo 3/5 · US Connection issues: Have used it for a long time. Recently I’ve been “unable to make payments at this time”. I have to disconnect my bank account and debit card and then reconnect it every single time I try to send a payment.
9. [R9] Venmo 1/5 · US Unexplained Problem!: Unbelievable! Could no longer send money worth the carted on file. Took an hour on the phone after a useless day of trying. Had to cancel and sign up again- and once again it is not working.
10. [R21] Venmo 1/5 · US Worst app: This app feels like a super glitchy website that was never made to be used on a mobile device.
11. [R23] Venmo 1/5 · US No Good With Refunds: I have never received any refunds that are returned to me through a Venmo payment and no matter how I have tried to get in touch with them for my refunds I can never get a resolution. In 2026 alone they owe me close to $100. I am hoping someone opens a class action lawsuit so I can join and get some of my money back.
12. [R25] Venmo 1/5 · US Transfer $ not in account: Very irritated when money transferred into Venmo account from my bank is not there 5 days later.
13. [R7] Venmo 2/5 · US Extremely Poor Web Site UI and functionality: Extremely Poor Web Site UI and functionality with no easy way to remove “friends” and very limited functions for a for-profit corporation!
14. [R10] Venmo 4/5 · US Huge icons: I love the bar but these huge icons that are now part of the home page is annoying and really serve no viable purpose. They need to go it had made it harder for me to keep track of my spending shifting through those huge icons
15. [R19] Venmo 1/5 · US Hate it already: Not very user friendly and why do I need to know who all my friends are paying and for what?? Why is this even in here? Seems like that should be confidential information.
16. [R12] Venmo 4/5 · US Good: Apps good but my card never came
17. [R17] Venmo 1/5 · US Horrible card service: If you use the Venmo debit card go find a different bank/card carrier right now. They have the worst card service in the world, my new debit card will be more than a month late because they sent it to the wrong address twice
18. [R44] Venmo 1/5 · US Don’t get a metal card.: I have had my metal card stuck in an atm about 4 times now. Support doesn’t care and just says you will have a new card in two weeks. Support won’t help you get a new one. They just tell you steps to order another one and it will take 2 weeks. I highly recommend to not get a metal card. They make them too thick and will get stuck. Also you have to pay for it yet won’t refu
19. [R33] Venmo 1/5 · US Promoting prediction market: They recently started sending notifications steering people towards prediction markets. This is predatory behavior pushing people towards behaviors where almost everyone except for insiders will lose money.
20. [R36] Venmo 1/5 · US Gambling ads: I keep getting ad notifications trying to get me to send money to different gambling services. I understand that this is an app meant for transferring money, but don’t promote gambling.
21. [R52] Cash App 5/5 · US Child benefits: It's I good way for kids with money
22. [R57] Cash App 4/5 · US Easy peasy: I had not used the app in years but it was easy to get back into it.👍
23. [R59] Cash App 5/5 · US Jah: Quick and easy
24. [R61] Cash App 5/5 · US The service is great: I’m impressed with how instant gratification is on this app
25. [R66] Intuit Credit Karma 5/5 · US Extremely Helpful: The app is a great addition/companion to the website and is easy to use.
26. [R72] Intuit Credit Karma 5/5 · US Review: I love how accurate Credit Karma is and all the help that is available to boost my credit score. Thank you Credit Karma!
27. [R78] Intuit Credit Karma 5/5 · US Fix your credit: Trusting ck to get me right but I have faith
28. [R83] Apple Wallet 5/5 · US Best thing ever: I love how Apple wallet allow me to help family and friends when in need.
29. [R86] Apple Wallet 5/5 · US Nice: It’s nice. I forget about it often but now with apple card I use it more
30. [R91] Apple Wallet 5/5 · US M: My first time using it and it’s no problem at all. It’s so easy.
31. [R97] PayPal 5/5 · US Good to use: Pretty good · translated
32. [R103] PayPal 5/5 · US Great: I use this get my pay Check and to save money
33. [R108] Amex 5/5 · US Business Amex: We’ve been with American Express since 2000 American Express accommodate all of our business names. We rely on the card. For what it stands for. We will continue to use American Express as a business partner.
34. [R111] Amex 5/5 · US Super helpful for everything: I love this app not just for seeing my balance and making payments but seeing all the benefits, what I’ve used, and finding airport lounges anywhere in the world.
35. [R114] Amex 5/5 · US Great card: This is a really great card. Cashback rewards are awesome.
36. [R117] Amex 5/5 · US Nice credit company: Good credit card cash payback and high yield savings accounts
37. [R63] Cash App 5/5 · US Fácil y rápido: 5
38. [R119] Amex 5/5 · US Easy to use: Simple app. This boomer uses it with ease!