# Two-in-One Payment Cards The Venmo Credit Card Has a Contactless Payment Chip and a QR Code By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-10-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venmo-credit-card References: [nfcw](https://www.nfcw.com/2020/10/06/368411/venmo-combines-contactless-and-qr-payments-on-a-single-credit-card/) Select [Venmo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paypal-2) customers can now apply for a Venmo credit card that has a contactless payment chip and a printed QR code for receiving P2P payments. Each and every card comes with its own unique QR code, which makes it easy for a friend to scan a code and provide payment or split a purchase. Scanning the [QR code on the physical card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-codebased-payment) calls up the user's Venmo profile so that they can easily send or receive payments from the cardholder. This Venmo credit card offers [monthly cashback rewards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rakuten-american-express-card) from 1% to 3% and as well as receiving a physical card, users get a virtual one that they can use for applications like online shopping. Soon, all eligible Venmo customers in the US will be able to apply for the Venmo credit card. Image Credit: Venmo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contactless Payment:** Opportunity for businesses to develop and implement contactless payment solutions using QR codes. - **QR Code Payments:** Potential to disrupt the payment industry with the use of unique QR codes for easy P2P payments. - **Virtual Credit Cards:** Innovation in the credit card industry by offering virtual cards for online shopping and applications. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fintech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the financial technology industry by incorporating contactless payment solutions. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to leverage QR code payments for seamless P2P transactions and enhanced customer experience. - **E-commerce:** Innovative virtual credit cards provide a new avenue for secure online payments and improved fraud prevention in the e-commerce industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contactless Merchant Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paypal-2.md) - [Cash-Gifting Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-venmo-cards.md) - [Gen Z Debit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venmo-teen-account.md) - [Business-Oriented Visa Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veem.md) - [All-New Retail Payment Methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venmo-1.md) - [Charity-Focused Payment Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-profiles.md) - [Virtual Payment Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-credit-card.md) - [Digital Commercial Payment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-3.md) - [Rewarding Graduation Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-and-venmo.md)