Venmo Teams With Bilt To Let Users Pay Rent, Mortgages, And Local Merchants In The App

Venmo users will soon be able to do more than just split the rent — thanks to a new partnership with Bilt, theyll be able to pay it outright and earn rewards while doing it.

At the Money20/20 conference in Las Vegas, Venmo announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Bilt, the nations largest housing and neighborhood commerce platform, that will bring rent payments, mortgage repayments, and neighborhood shopping directly into the Venmo experience. The move marks a major step in Venmos evolution from a peer-to-peer payments app to an everyday commerce platform.

Starting in early 2026, Bilt Members will be able to use Venmo to make housing payments — including rent and mortgage — or shop with local Bilt merchants using their Venmo balance or linked payment methods. Through the partnership, members can split costs with roommates, pay landlords directly, and earn Bilt Points redeemable for travel, fitness, home décor, and other rewards.

“Our partnership with Bilt marks a pivotal first step in our journey to bring everyday commerce directly into the Venmo experience,” said Diego Scotti, General Manager of Consumer at PayPal. “Millions of people already use Venmo to split rent with roommates and pay their landlords, now we’re making that experience even more seamless and rewarding. We’re thrilled to partner with a company that shares our relentless focus on innovation and the customer. Together, we’re redefining what’s possible when social payments meet everyday life.”

The collaboration will give Bilts more than 5 million members, representing one in four residential buildings nationwide, a new way to pay while expanding Venmos reach to over 45,000 merchants in the Bilt network — from restaurants and retailers to gyms and pharmacies. The partnership is part of Venmos broader in-app commerce strategy, allowing users to connect payments, merchants, and social experiences in one seamless platform.

“Venmo is one of the most relevant and trusted payment experiences in America, so bringing it into the Bilt ecosystem is a game-changer for our members,” said Ankur Jain, Founder & CEO of Bilt. “Venmo isn’t just a payment method—it’s how millions of people connect and engage with each other every day. By combining Venmo’s reach, simplicity, and social connectivity with Bilt’s rewarding rent and neighborhood commerce network, we’re giving millions of renters more flexibility with how they pay and more value every single month. This is exactly the kind of innovation that moves our industry forward.”