# PayPal is considering making Venmo a standalone business unit.

*fintech · news · 2026-05-01 · Barchart*

## Key points

- PayPal is considering making Venmo a standalone business unit to maximize its value.
- PayPal is actively searching for a digital banking executive to lead the Venmo segment.
- Venmo achieved 20% YoY revenue growth in Q4 2025, with 67 million active accounts.
- PayPal's transaction take rate fell from 1.73% in Q4 2024 to 1.65% in Q4 2025.
- PayPal's Buy Now Pay Later handled over $40 billion in payments in 2025, up 20% YoY.

**Companies:** PayPal
**Countries:** United States

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