WASHINGTON - Venmo has rolled out a new feature allowing users to cash printed, payroll and government checks directly from their smartphone into their accounts.With the new "Cash a Check" feature, eligible U.S.
Venmo customers who receive a government stimulus paper check in the coming weeks will be able to send it directly to their account through the app, according to the company.Users will be able to take a picture of a check they want to cash and send it for review using the Venmo app.
According to the company, the process typically takes a few seconds although it can up to an hour to verify the check information prior to its approval.