A lot of major stores accept Venmo now, either directly in their app/website or anywhere that takes the Venmo debit/credit card. Venmo also works widely for food delivery, rideshare, and streaming services.

Big picture: where you can use Venmo

You can usually pay with Venmo in three ways:

  • Directly with Venmo at checkout (online or in‑app).
  • In store by scanning a QR code with the Venmo app (where supported).
  • Anywhere that accepts Mastercard/Visa if you have the Venmo debit or credit card linked to your balance.

Think of it this way: a smaller set of retailers support “Pay with Venmo” directly, but thousands more support it indirectly through the Venmo card.

Examples of stores that accept Venmo

Stores that support Venmo directly

These are examples of brands that let you choose Venmo right in their app or online checkout (and in some cases in store):

  • CVS (pharmacies).
  • Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Forever 21, Urban Outfitters (clothing).
  • Foot Locker (shoes).
  • Food delivery: DoorDash, Grubhub, Seamless, Delivery.com.
  • Rideshare: Uber, Uber Eats, Lyft.
  • Subscriptions: Hulu, some other digital services where Venmo is shown at checkout.

These lists grow over time, so always look for a Venmo or PayPal/Venmo button during checkout.

Stores that take Venmo via card

If you have the Venmo debit or credit card, you can use your Venmo balance anywhere that card network is accepted. Some large chains specifically called out as accepting the Venmo card include:

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CategoryExamples that accept Venmo cards
Big-box & department Walmart, Target, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Nordstrom, Home Depot, Wayfair (online).
Sporting & apparel Adidas, Nike, Under Armour, The North Face, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Coach.
Food & delivery Uber Eats, Postmates, Panda Express and many other restaurants via online ordering.
Online brands Samsung, Squarespace, Hot Topic, Poshmark, Stitch Fix, CB2, and thousands more.
One site tracking payment options reports that over 5,000 online stores offer some form of Venmo support as of 2025.

How to quickly check if a store takes Venmo

You can confirm Venmo support in a few simple ways:

  1. Open the retailer’s app or website and:
    • Look for a Venmo logo or a “Pay with Venmo” option at checkout.
  2. At physical stores:
    • Check for Venmo/PayPal QR codes at the register or ask the cashier if they accept Venmo QR payments.
  3. If you have a Venmo card:
    • You can usually assume it will work anywhere that accepts the card network shown on your Venmo debit or credit card (e.g., Mastercard).
  1. Use payment‑option checkers:
    • Some coupon and shopping sites let you filter or search stores that accept Venmo.

A quick example scenario

You walk into CVS to grab some over‑the‑counter medicine. At checkout, you can either:

  • Tap the Venmo button in the CVS app and pay online for pickup, or
  • Use a Venmo QR code at the register (where offered), or
  • Swipe or tap your Venmo debit card like any other debit card.

Each route still pulls funds from your Venmo balance or linked bank/credit source, but the experience at the checkout looks slightly different.

TL;DR: Many national chains and thousands of online merchants accept Venmo either directly or through the Venmo debit/credit card, including CVS, Walmart, Target, major clothing brands, food delivery apps, and rideshare services.