Updated
Updated · Android Authority · Aug 7
Google Play Adds Venmo Payments for Apps and In-App Purchases, Joining 2 Third-Party Options
Updated
Updated · Android Authority · Aug 7

Google Play Adds Venmo Payments for Apps and In-App Purchases, Joining 2 Third-Party Options

3 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Aug 7

Summary

  • Google Play began rolling out broad Venmo support on Aug. 10, letting users link a Venmo account to buy apps and in-app purchases.
  • Venmo payments can draw from either a user's Venmo balance or cards already linked to that Venmo account, giving buyers another checkout route without sharing card details directly with Google.
  • Google said the option is now widely available after appearing for some users late last week.
  • Venmo joins Cash App Pay and PayPal on the Play Store, expanding Google's lineup of third-party payment methods.

Insights

Does using Venmo on Google Play actually protect your payment data, or just share it with a different tech giant?
Will spending a Venmo balance instead of a linked credit card trigger more impulsive in-app purchases on Google Play?
Why is Google integrating a rival digital wallet for Play Store purchases when they already have Google Wallet?