Cancellation service N°1 in United States
Contract number:
To the attention of:
Cancellation Department – Venmo
117 Barrow Street
10014 New York
Subject: Contract Cancellation – Certified Email Notification
Dear Sir or Madam,
I hereby notify you of my decision to terminate contract number relating to the Venmo service. This notification constitutes a firm, clear and unequivocal intention to cancel the contract, effective at the earliest possible date or in accordance with the applicable contractual notice period.
I kindly request that you take all necessary measures to:
– cease all billing from the effective date of cancellation;
– confirm in writing the proper receipt of this request;
– and, where applicable, send me the final statement or balance confirmation.
This cancellation is sent to you by certified email. The sending, timestamping and integrity of the content are established, making it equivalent proof meeting the requirements of electronic evidence. You therefore have all the necessary elements to process this cancellation properly, in accordance with the applicable principles regarding written notification and contractual freedom.
In accordance with the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and data protection regulations, I also request that you:
– delete all my personal data not necessary for your legal or accounting obligations;
– close any associated personal account;
– and confirm to me the effective deletion of data in accordance with applicable rights regarding privacy protection.
I retain a complete copy of this notification as well as proof of sending.
Yours sincerely,
17/01/2026
Cancellation Venmo: Easy Method
What is Venmo
Venmo is a US-based peer-to-peer payment service owned by PayPal that lets users send and receive money, pay merchants, and use business profiles for commerce. It operates under US terms and is not available as a Canadian domestic payment service; Canadian consumers using Venmo remain subject to Venmo’s policies and merchant rules rather than Canadian-specific statutory Venmo terms.
How to cancel Venmo
- Cancel a pending payment in the app (iOS/Android): open the Venmo app, go to the "Me" tab, find the pending payment to a recipient who does not yet have a Venmo account, and tap "Cancel Payment" - funds return automatically to your Venmo balance or the linked payment method.
- Subscriptions or recurring merchant charges: you must cancel directly with the merchant - Venmo does not provide an in‑app subscription cancellation flow for merchant recurring charges; request cancellation and a refund from the merchant first.
- If the merchant will not cooperate or you cannot resolve the issue, contact Venmo Support via the Help Center (submit a request) and provide documentation; Venmo may assist but cannot guarantee a cancellation or reversal.
- For formal disputes or to create a written record, send correspondence (preferably registered mail / raccomandata A/R) to Venmo at the address below; include copies of transaction receipts and merchant communications to ensure proof of delivery and a clear paper trail.
What happens when you cancel
If you successfully cancel a pending app payment, the funds are returned automatically to your Venmo balance or your linked payment method. Cancelling a subscription or merchant charge requires merchant action; Venmo itself does not automatically stop merchant billing unless the merchant processes the cancellation. Your Venmo account and transaction history remain accessible after cancellation unless you choose to close your account; any data retention is governed by Venmo’s privacy and terms of service.
Will I get a refund?
Refunds depend mainly on the merchant and how the original payment was made. For online or in‑app purchases merchants control refund policy and timing; Venmo will assist when merchants are unresponsive but does not guarantee refunds. Typical refund processing - when issued by the merchant - can take about 1 - 5 business days to reach your Venmo balance or original payment method. Debit card purchases and business-profile refunds follow similar timing; business fees may not be returned and merchants must have sufficient Venmo balance to issue refunds in some cases.
Venmo plans and pricing
| Plan | Price (CAD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | Varies | Venmo is not available for Canadian domestic use; fees and availability depend on US terms and the payment method used. |
| Business Profile | Varies | Transaction fees apply under Venmo’s US business terms; no CAD pricing provided. |
| Venmo Debit / Instant Transfers | Varies | Fees and limits set under US policies; not priced in CAD and not available as a Canadian product. |
Your consumer rights in Canada
Venmo’s publicly available policies do not provide a 14‑day cooling‑off right or Canadian statutory consumer protections. If you are in Canada, your practical options for cancellations and refunds are governed by the merchant’s policy and Venmo’s US-based terms. You should initiate disputes with the merchant first and keep documentation; Venmo can be asked to assist but outcomes and timelines are not guaranteed and may be constrained by Venmo’s operating jurisdiction and policy framework.
Customer experiences
Reviews are mixed. Business‑oriented reviewers on platforms like Capterra and GetApp praise Venmo for ease of use and fast transfers where available, noting convenience for business payments in supported regions. Conversely, reviews from Canadian users on sites like Trustpilot report problems including failed transactions, holds on funds, difficulty adding payment methods, limited or slow customer support, and account freezes - reflecting frustration when using a US‑centric service from Canada. Expect variable experiences, and plan for additional verification steps and possible delays.
Documentation checklist
- Transaction ID, date and amount, and recipient details
- Merchant order numbers, receipts, or invoice copies
- Screenshots of the transaction and any error messages
- Records of communication with the merchant (emails, chat logs)
- Proof of delivery for any registered mail you send (tracking and receipt)
- Photo ID and any verification documents if Venmo requests identity confirmation
Common mistakes
Common errors include attempting to cancel completed payments (most completed transfers cannot be reversed through the app), assuming Venmo will automatically cancel merchant subscriptions, and failing to contact the merchant first - merchants control refunds for purchases. Another frequent mistake is not keeping clear documentation: without transaction IDs, receipts, and communication logs it becomes much harder to escalate to Venmo or prove your case. Finally, users in Canada sometimes expect Canadian consumer protections that Venmo’s US‑centred policies do not provide.
Comparative recap
| Method | Refund | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Cancel pending payment in app | Refund to Venmo balance or original method (usually immediate) | Low |
| Merchant cancellation / subscription | Depends on merchant policy; may take 1 - 5 business days | Medium |
| Request refund from merchant after purchase | Depends on merchant; Venmo may assist if merchant unresponsive | Medium - High |
| Contact Venmo Support / dispute | Outcome not guaranteed; Venmo can investigate and may facilitate refunds | High |
After cancelling
After you cancel, monitor your Venmo balance and your bank/card statements for the refund. Retain the documentation listed above and follow up with the merchant if refund timing exceeds the expected window. If you need Venmo assistance, submit a support request at the Venmo Help Center and include all documentation: Venmo Help Center and Submit a request. For formal correspondence or to establish proof of delivery, consider sending registered mail (raccomandata A/R) to Venmo’s address below.
Address
Venmo, 117 Barrow Street, New York, NY 10014