Venmo Changes Its App

May 11, 2026, 12:00
USTechnology

Introduction

Venmo is changing its app. It wants to make the app easier to use and safer for users.

Main Body

Venmo is changing how the app looks. This is the biggest change since 2021. PayPal owns Venmo, but now Venmo is its own business. Maybe another company will buy it soon. The app has new buttons. There are now tabs for 'Send', 'Money', and 'Rewards'. These buttons help users find things fast. Young people can also see special offers and a social feed. Venmo is also changing privacy. Now, new users are private by default. Only friends can see their money moves. This keeps users safe from strangers.

Conclusion

Venmo is not just for payments now. It is becoming a social place for money.

Learning

πŸ› οΈ The 'Action' Word Pattern

In this text, we see a lot of words that tell us something is happening right now. Look at these:

  • Changing (Venmo is changing)
  • Becoming (It is becoming)

How to use it: To describe a process that is not finished, use: Am/Is/Are + Word ending in -ing

Examples from the text:

  • Venmo is changing its app. β†’\rightarrow (It started changing, and it is still doing it).
  • It is becoming a social place. β†’\rightarrow (It is moving toward a new state).

πŸ’‘ Word Choice: 'Safe' vs 'Safer'

Notice the word safer.

When we add -er to a short word, we are comparing two things.

  • Safe = Good protection.
  • Safer = Better protection than before.

Simple Pattern: Fast β†’\rightarrow Faster Easy β†’\rightarrow Easier (Note: the 'y' changes to 'i')

Text connection: Venmo wants to make the app easier and safer. (Meaning: Easier and safer than the 2021 version).

Vocabulary Learning

app (n.)
A software program on a phone or computer.
Example:I opened the new app to check my messages.
changing (v.)
Making something different.
Example:The teacher is changing the lesson plan each week.
easier (adj.)
Simpler or less difficult.
Example:Using a calculator makes math easier.
users (n.)
People who use something.
Example:The app has many users around the world.
buttons (n.)
Clickable parts of a screen.
Example:Press the red button to start the game.
tabs (n.)
Sections you can click to view different content.
Example:Open the tab for settings to change your preferences.
send (v.)
To transmit something.
Example:I will send you a text message.
money (n.)
Currency or cash.
Example:She saved her money for a new bike.
rewards (n.)
Things you get for doing something.
Example:You can earn rewards for completing tasks.
privacy (n.)
The right to keep personal information hidden.
Example:He values his privacy and does not share passwords.
friends (n.)
People you know and like.
Example:My friends invited me to the party.
safe (adj.)
Not dangerous.
Example:The playground is safe for children.
payments (n.)
Acts of paying.
Example:Online payments are convenient.
place (n.)
A location.
Example:This is a nice place to relax.
special (adj.)
Different or unique.
Example:She wore a special dress for the ceremony.
offers (n.)
Things that are available for purchase or use.
Example:The store has many offers for customers.
feed (n.)
A stream of information or updates.
Example:The news feed shows the latest updates.
default (adj.)
The standard setting that is used automatically.
Example:The default setting is on quiet mode.
new (adj.)
Not old or previously used.
Example:The new phone has a bigger screen.
biggest (adj.)
Largest in size or importance.
Example:It was the biggest surprise of the year.