Part payment app, part social media, Venmo offers a convenient way for friends to request and send payments. Find out how to use Venmo and how it compares to other popular digital payment platforms.

Ever been out with friends, split the check, and then someone says, “Just Venmo me?" If you’re new to the app, you might be wondering, how do I set up Venmo?

But with money moving so fast, you might be wondering: Is Venmo safe to use? The good news? Yes, Venmo is generally safe but only if you take precautions.

When you send or receive money on Venmo, your payments might be visible to anyone, even people who are not connected to you — fortunately, stopping this is simple.