Venmo Outage Hits Users with 2,500 Complaints

HOUSTON, Texas — Venmo users across the country faced significant difficulties Thursday morning as reports of outages surged, with over 2,500 complaints registered just before 11 a.m.

The issues began shortly after 9 a.m., following a quiet morning with the app operating normally. Frustrated users took to social media to express their concerns, reporting that they were unable to send or receive money, check their balances, or split bills using the popular payment app.

Despite the rising complaints, Venmo has yet to provide an explanation for the outage or an estimated time for resolution. As the issue persisted, many users were left scrambling to find alternative methods for transactions.

One affected user, Sarah Thompson from San Francisco, commented, “I rely on Venmo to pay my friends and family. It’s really frustrating not being able to use it when I need it.”

Venmo, a subsidiary of PayPal, has become a staple for digital payments, with millions of users depending on its seamless service for everyday transactions. The abrupt outage raises concerns about the reliability of digital payment systems, especially as more consumers turn to apps for monetary exchanges.

Users are advised to consider other payment methods in the meantime. As the situation unfolds, further updates from Venmo are anticipated, promising to shed light on the cause of the disruption and when services may resume.