One of the many online services impacted by the October 20, 2025, internet outage was Venmo. Get a restoration update on the payment app here.

You can adjust this option by heading into your Venmo app, choosing Settings (the gear icon), then Privacy, then navigating to your Find Me options, where you can restrict who can find you on PayPal.

If you’ve ever used Venmo to split the bill after dinner, pay your roommate for rent or even shop online, you might have wondered: How does Venmo make money if it’s free to use? Venmo has become one ...

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