Who owns Venmo?
Is Venmo a licensed bank?
No — it is licensed as a crypto / VASP service, not a bank. Licence detail: PayPal's US state licences (money transmitter, NMLS 910457); crypto via NYDFS trust company PayPal Digital.
Where is your money held?
Custody model: Custodial.
Venmo runs on: The Bancorp Bank (BIN sponsor bank). Full stack on the infra map.
Who's behind Venmo?
Venmo was founded by Andrew Kortina, Iqram Magdon-Ismail (2009), headquartered in New York, US.
Is my money safe with Venmo?
Venmo is not a bank, so deposit-guarantee schemes do not apply. Crypto and cash balances are handled under its VASP/e-money obligations — check its terms for exactly how client assets are segregated and safeguarded.
Figures compiled from public sources, for comparison only — not financial advice. "Up to" rates change constantly; always confirm with the issuer. Spotted an error? Suggest a fix.