Google Play adds Venmo as a payment option
The ability to add Venmo to Google Play comes as people are spending more money on apps and games.
Google has announced the addition of Venmo as a payment option on Google Play, enabling users to purchase games, apps, add-ons, and other digital content. This move allows consumers to utilize Venmo's wallet or other linked payment methods, such as bank accounts and cards, for transactions. To link a Venmo account, users can navigate to payment methods within their account settings on Google Play.
Currently, Google Play offers various digital payment methods, including PayPal and Cash App, in addition to card options from major providers like American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and JCB in the United States. Outside of the U.S., Google has also explored enabling users to make digital purchases with cash from nearby physical stores.
With the increasing spending on apps and games globally, Google Play's revenue from in-app purchases surpassed $167 billion in 2025, marking a 10.6% year-on-year increase, as reported by analytics firm Sensor Tower.
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