April 10, 2025
Buy Bitcoin with Venmo via BitPay + MoonPay
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Venmo has revolutionized how we handle money, whether it's splitting a dinner bill, paying for services, or gifting cash to friends. But did you know you can also use your Venmo account balance to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? If you’re looking for a convenient way to enter the world of crypto, paying with Venmo is an excellent choice.
See competitive rates directly in the BitPay Wallet app or on BitPay.com and complete your purchase with Venmo through our trusted partner, MoonPay. Enjoy seamless transactions with no hidden fees and gain access to hundreds cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Paying with Venmo as a payment method provides a fast, familiar, and efficient way to manage your crypto purchases.
How to buy Bitcoin + other crypto with your Venmo account in the BitPay Wallet app
Step 1: Get the app
Download the BitPay app from your preferred app store, or scan the QR code below. Already have the BitPay app? Skip this part.
Step 2: Tap “Buy Crypto”
Tap the "Buy Crypto" button on the app’s home screen to buy crypto with your Venmo account.
Step 3: Choose your amount and the cryptocurrency you wish to purchase
Enter the amount you’d like to convert to crypto, and the coin you want to convert. In addition to Bitcoin (BTC), BitPay + MoonPay support the most popular cryptocurrencies including Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), and many more.
Step 3: Choose your amount and the cryptocurrency you wish to purchase
Enter the amount you’d like to convert to crypto, and the coin you want to convert. In addition to Bitcoin (BTC), BitPay + MoonPay support the most popular cryptocurrencies including Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), and many more.
Step 4: Choose Venmo as your payment method
Along with Venmo, you can buy crypto with a credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and instant ACH bank transfers.
Step 5: Complete your Venmo with MoonPay
In order to pay with Venmo, choose the MoonPay offer presented in the app and you’ll be automatically taken to the MoonPay platform to enter your Venmo details and complete the transaction. Your assets will be sent to your wallet once the payment is confirmed.
Note: Currently, MoonPay is the only BitPay partner that supports Venmo transactions. If you choose offers presented by any other BitPay partner, you will not have the option to pay with Venmo.
Get the BitPay Wallet app
How to buy Bitcoin + other crypto with your Venmo account online at BitPay.com
Step 1: Choose your crypto
Visit BitPay's buy crypto page. Select from the top cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, USDC, Polygon and tons more. Enter the amount of crypto you’d like to buy.
Step 2: Send to any wallet
Enter the address where you’d like to receive your crypto. You can send your crypto to nearly any wallet as long as you know your wallet address. If you don't already have a self-custody wallet, or would like to store your crypto in a new wallet, you may create a free wallet with the BitPay app.
Step 3: Pay and receive your crypto
Select Venmo as your payment method and choose the MoonPay offer presented. Continue to the MoonPay platform to pay with Venmo. Available payment methods may vary depending on your location. Once the payment is confirmed, your assets will be delivered to your specified wallet address.
Note: Currently, MoonPay is the only BitPay partner that supports Venmo transactions. If you choose offers presented by any other BitPay partner, you will not have the option to pay with Venmo.
Which cryptocurrencies can I buy with Venmo via BitPay + MoonPay?
MoonPay supports the purchase of hundreds of cryptocurrencies across the most popular chains. Some of the most popular assets include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Polygon (POL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and many, many more.
Why buy crypto with Venmo via BitPay + MoonPay?
Fast transactions
Receive your crypto quickly.
Great rates, no hidden fees
There are no hidden fees, annual costs or additional mark ups. What you see is what you pay.
Self-custody experience
You control 100% of the crypto you buy–no third party custody.
Multiple ways to pay
In addition to Venmo, BitPay and its MoonPay support multiple payment methods including credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Cash App, and local bank transfers.
Get started with BitPay + MoonPay today
Buying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies with your Venmo account balance is a straightforward and efficient way to dive into the world of digital assets. With platforms like BitPay and MoonPay making the process seamless, you can start building your crypto portfolio in just a few taps. Download the BitPay Wallet app and take the first step toward crypto ownership using Venmo.
