Withdrawing to Venmo
Open the cashier, choose Withdraw and pick Venmo or another method listed there, with its limits. We may ask you to verify your identity before paying a withdrawal, as our terms explain.
Banking
Venmo Poker
Fund real money online poker from the Venmo account you already have.
Venmo poker
Can you use Venmo for online poker?
Yes. Venmo poker means funding real money online poker from your Venmo account, the payment app from PayPal. PokerBest takes Venmo in its own cashier. Choose Venmo, enter the amount and send the payment from the Venmo app as the steps show. There is no new account to open and no bitcoin to buy, and your balance is kept in US dollars.
- Pay from the Venmo app
- No new account to open
- Your balance in US dollars
How it works
How to deposit with Venmo
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Create your account
Register with your email, Google or Telegram. You choose your username when you sign up.
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Open the cashier
Press the + next to your balance to open the cashier on Deposit.
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Choose Venmo
Pick Venmo and enter the amount. You will see the minimum and maximum first.
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Send and play
Send the payment from your Venmo app as shown. It shows in your balance once it is confirmed.
Why Venmo
Why play online poker with Venmo
- 01
Already on your phone
If Venmo is how you pay friends back, it is also how you can fund a poker game. Nothing new to download.
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No new account
Pay from the Venmo account you already have. There is no wallet or card to set up.
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Dollars, not crypto
Your deposit goes in as US dollars. You never buy or convert bitcoin.
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Cash out to Venmo
Venmo is one of the methods you can withdraw to. The cashier shows every option and its limits.
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Rakeback on every hand
Play with your Venmo deposit and earn rakeback, up to 50% at the top rank, paid as cash.
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Clear records
Every deposit and withdrawal is listed in your History, and Venmo keeps its own record in your activity.
Before you deposit
What to look for in poker sites that accept Venmo
A site that says it takes Venmo should let you pay with Venmo and cash out cleanly. Here is what to check, and how PokerBest handles each one.
Venmo in the cashier
You should be able to choose Venmo itself, not a different app or a bitcoin purchase. At PokerBest, Venmo sits in the cashier.
Withdrawals to Venmo
The best case is cashing out to the same app you paid with. Venmo is one of the methods you can withdraw to here.
Limits before you pay
The minimum and maximum should be clear before you send money. Our cashier shows them as soon as you pick Venmo.
Dollars only
Your money should stay in US dollars, with nothing to convert. At PokerBest it does.
Every payment on record
You should be able to see every deposit and withdrawal. They are all in your History, to the cent.
Rewards for playing
Rakeback gives back part of the rake you pay. Ours reaches 50% at the top rank and is paid as cash.
What you can play
Online poker that takes Venmo, at every table
Your Venmo deposit plays at every table in the room, from cash games to tournaments.
Texas Hold'em cash games
Take a seat at the stakes you like and leave whenever you want.
Omaha
Four hole cards each, and you must use exactly two of them with three from the board.
Tournaments
One buy-in, a stack of chips, and you play until you are out or you win.
Sit & Go
Tournaments that start as soon as every seat is filled.
Spins and Rapid
Faster formats for when you have less time to play.
Good habits
Tips for paying with Venmo
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Send to the details shown
Use only the payment details the cashier shows for this deposit. They can change between deposits.
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Your account, your name
Pay from a Venmo account in your own name. Withdrawals also go only to an account in your name.
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Match the amount
Send the same amount you entered in the cashier, so your deposit is easy to match.
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Hold on to the receipt
Keep the payment in your Venmo activity until it shows in your balance. Support will ask for the time and the amount if you need help.
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Play within a limit
Choose your budget before you start. Support can set a deposit limit, a cool off or a self exclusion for you. Read our Responsible Gambling page.
Getting started
New to real money poker?
- 1
Try low stakes first
Small blinds and cheap tournaments are the best place to learn how the room plays.
- 2
Learn the rankings
Our poker hand rankings list every hand from best to worst, with examples.
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Know your odds
The poker odds calculator shows each player’s chance to win a hand.
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Cash game or tournament?
In a cash game you can stand up whenever you like. In a tournament you pay once and play for the prizes.
Cashing out
Withdrawals and your history
Your money, on record
Every deposit and withdrawal appears in your History, to the cent. Open it from your profile menu at any time.
FAQ
Venmo poker questions
Which online poker sites take Venmo?
PokerBest does. Choose Venmo in the cashier and follow the steps shown. You can also pay with Cash App, Zelle, Chime and the other deposit methods.
Is there a minimum Venmo deposit?
Yes. The cashier shows the minimum and maximum for Venmo when you pick it, before you send anything.
How long does a Venmo deposit take?
It shows in your balance once it is confirmed.
What if my Venmo deposit does not show?
Keep the payment in your Venmo activity and contact support with the time and the amount. We will look into it.
Can I use Venmo for poker tournaments?
Yes. Your Venmo deposit works in cash games and in every tournament format, from Sit & Go to Spins and Rapid.
Can I pay with Venmo from my computer?
Yes. Open the cashier on your computer, then send the payment from the Venmo app on your phone as the steps show.
Is Venmo or Cash App better for poker?
Both work from your phone in US dollars, so use the app you already have. Our Cash App poker guide covers the other one.
Can I withdraw my winnings to Venmo?
Yes, Venmo is one of the methods you can cash out to. Open the cashier and choose Withdraw to see the limits.
Do I need bitcoin to use Venmo for poker?
No. You pay from Venmo in US dollars, with no bitcoin involved.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. Open pokerbest.com in your phone’s browser, or install the app to your home screen.
Do Venmo deposits count toward rakeback?
Rakeback comes from the rake you pay at the tables, not from deposits, so every hand you play counts. See how rakeback works.
Where can I play at PokerBest?
PokerBest takes players in 49 states. It is not available in Michigan. PokerBest operates under an offshore gaming licence.
Deposit with Venmo
Create your account, open the cashier and send your first deposit from Venmo.