Venmo is a trading platform with social media features that make the experience more seamless and organic. However, sometimes you will need proof of payment. In fact, it’s always better to keep it somewhere, just to be safe.
One of the best things about Venmo is the ability to go back and see previous transactions. Whether someone sent you money or made a purchase, having this option available could help you when filing taxes, showing proof of purchase, and more.
You can find your proof of payment by checking your Venmo payment history. This article will show you some ways to view your transaction history on Venmo. We’ll also give you some other helpful tips along the way.
How to View Transaction History on Venmo: Mobile App
Most users prefer the mobile version of Venmo. It is easy to navigate and you can access it from anywhere. If you need to access your Venmo transaction history using the mobile app, follow these steps:
- Launch the Venmo app and tap the Me icon in the lower right corner.
- Scroll down the page to review your transaction history.
Note: Red transactions are those that you sent to someone else or deposited into your bank account.
- Click on a transaction to reveal more details.
As mentioned above, this is one of the easiest methods to view your transaction history on Venmo. However, there are also a few more ways.
How to View Venmo Transaction History – Web Browser
If you prefer the web version of Venmo, you can check your transaction history in a few steps. Here’s what you should do:
- Visit the Venmo website and click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner.
- Click Log in in the background.
- Click on the person icon on top.
- View your transaction history on the left.
Scroll through the list to view your transaction history.
Download Venmo Statements
Depending on how you use Venmo, you may need to collect information for your taxes. Fortunately, the company offers a quick and easy statement that you can download. You can also filter by dates to make sure you get exactly what you need for this tax year.
Here’s what you should do:
- Sign in to Venmo in a web browser.
- Click on Statements in the left corner.
- Filter the dates for which you want to retrieve the statement.
- Click Download CSV.
You can now save the file to Excel, Pages, or any spreadsheet platform you prefer.
Venmo sends statement reminders
Depending on how active you are on Venmo, the app sends you an email from time to time to remind you to check your transaction history.
In this email, you will find a link that will redirect you to your transaction history. Every active month on Venmo will automatically start one of these emails. Being active means having made a purchase, received a payment, made a bank transfer, or simply received refunds/credits.
If you’re not too active on Venmo, you’ll receive this email quarterly, at a minimum. This is one of the most common ways for users to check their transaction history. All you need to do is go to the email account you set up Venmo with, type “Venmo” in the customer search bar, and scroll until one of these emails appears.
You cannot unsubscribe from these emails because federal financial regulations require Venmo to send these notices. This is good because it means Venmo needs to pay close attention to your transaction and purchase history.
View your purchase history
Purchase history is a little different. Firstly, it can be accessed from the app on your phone/tablet. Purchase history is available only to you unless you share it per purchase.
If you want to access this history using the Venmo app, follow these steps:
- Open the Venmo app on your mobile device.
- Play the “Me” in the right corner
- Tap “Proceedings”
If you need proof of purchase, you can navigate to the Statement section and download the transaction history CSV file. An easier method may be to take a screenshot of your purchase and add a timestamp.
Set history to private
Essentially, the reason your transactions are probably public right now is that it’s Venmo’s default setting. Fortunately, you can set your transactions (future and past) to private.
Once you’ve entered the Venmo app, follow these steps:
- Tap “Settings.”
- Navigate to “Privacy. “
- You will see the “Default privacy settings“Option, probably set to”Public.” Tap on it and change it to “Private.”
- A to “Further” and click “Past transactions“
- Select “Change everything to private.”
Yes, it’s as easy as that. There is no back-and-forth technical support required, no third-party apps, and no fancy adjustments to the settings involved.
Unusual and suspicious transactions in history
Whether you’ve received a notification about a suspicious purchase made on your account or seen an unusual transaction in your quarterly transaction history email, you should contact Venmo support via email or phone call.
It may turn out to be a simple error within the application, but you could also be a victim of fraud. It’s easy to fall victim to the intellectual scammers of the world because Venmo’s transaction history settings are public by default.
Frequent questions
We’ve included this section to answer more questions you may have about Venmo.
Why are my transactions public?
Yes, it definitely seems strange that a company owned by PayPal would make everyone’s transaction history available to anyone by default. It definitely seems like more than an oversight. You see, this is a social networking app, as well as a payment transaction tool.
Basically, you access Venmo to make quick transactions between friends, but also to see what they are up to, as far as transactions and purchases.
Why does Venmo want to make my transactions public?
Venmo, unlike other money transfer services, focuses on social media. Some users like the idea of sharing their recent purchases or how much money they make. Other users simply don’t care who sees their transactions.
Sometimes transactions can be fun, other times they can prove something (say you paid someone back).
Regardless of the situation, Venmo’s popularity is steadily growing. For those who do not want to show their transaction history, follow the steps above to keep this information private.
View your Venmo history
Viewing your transaction and purchase history is easy on Venmo, and you and your friends can do it. If you want to keep your transactions secret, change the setting to private. Simple as that.
Do you still use Venmo? Do you care about the privacy of your transactions? What do you think about the default privacy settings for public transactions? Feel free to discuss this in the comments section below.
