JetBlue has partnered with Venmo to become the first airline to accept payments through the popular money movement app. With nearly 90 million accounts in the US, it is used by nearly 1 for every 3.5 people in the States. Customers based in the US can now purchase flights using their Venmo balance or their linked bank accounts, debit cards, or credit cards.
Venmo, acquired by PayPal in 2013, describes itself as the app for fast, safe, social payments between friends. A 2022 study found that shoppers are 19 per cent more likely to complete a purchase with Venmo over traditional payment methods.
JetBlue is focused on customer-centric innovation, finding new ways to make booking more convenient for their passenger. Highlighting the benefits of integrating this payments option, Carol Clements, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, JetBlue said:
“We’re continually looking for ways to make it easier to book a JetBlue flight on our website and mobile app. Adding Venmo offers a seamless payment option for customers who enjoy the ease and convenience of the Venmo platform.”
Noting Venmo’s expertise as a payments app between friends, John Anderson, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Consumer, PayPal added:
“Travel is not just about the destination, but the people you go with and how you share the experience. The added ability to pay with Venmo for flights on JetBlue and manage travel costs during the trip through Groups helps solve the pain points of shared expenses from the time of booking to returning home.”
For now, Venmo payments are only available on jetblue.com, but this option will be extended to the JetBlue app in the coming months.
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