Venmo: A Flexible Billing Method on Upwork

At Upwork, we’re committed to helping make completing transactions on the platform as easy as possible. To support this commitment, we accept a number of billing methods, including Venmo.

Venmo is available as a billing method for U.S.-based Upwork clients and freelancers.

How to use Venmo as a billing method on Upwork

To help simplify the process of paying freelancers on Upwork as a client, you can add Venmo as a billing method to pay for contracts, bonuses, and other services on Upwork.

Freelancers on Upwork can also use Venmo to pay for Freelancers Plus memberships and buy Connects. At this time, Venmo can’t be used for payouts or disbursements for freelancers.

To use Venmo on Upwork, you need to be based in the U.S., have an active Venmo account in good standing, and have a financial account connected to your Venmo wallet.

Adding a Venmo account on Upwork

Here’s a step-by-step process to add a Venmo account on Upwork:

• Go to Settings > Billing & Payments
• Click the "Add a billing method" button
• If Venmo is listed, you’re eligible to add this billing method and you’ll be redirected to Venmo to connect your Venmo account to Upwork

Add Venmo as a billing method now

We continually make improvements to the Upwork platform to ensure your experience is as engaging and seamless as possible. Log in to your Upwork account to update your settings to add Venmo as a billing method now and learn about our latest features and enhancements on Upwork Updates.