Perplexity published the terms of a joint promotion with Venmo that gives temporary access to Perplexity Pro to eligible users. Want to try advanced features without paying right away? If you saw the offer in your Venmo app, it’s worth reading the fine print before claiming the benefit. (perplexity.ai)
What the promotion offers
The offer grants a complimentary subscription to Perplexity Pro that must be redeemed before December 31, 2025. It’s a quick chance to test higher-tier features without an immediate charge, but remember there are conditions that trigger automatic renewal. (perplexity.ai)
Who is eligible
- New users of Perplexity can benefit.
- Existing users who have never had a paid subscription or a free trial of
Perplexity Procan also redeem it.
The promotion is also limited to Venmo users whose account was in good standing on August 25, 2025. If you opened your Venmo account after that date, you’ll be eligible only if the account has been open, active, and in good standing for at least 30 consecutive days. That timeline matters if you were thinking of creating an account now just to grab the deal. (perplexity.ai)
Key restrictions and conditions
One redemption per Venmo account. The offer is non-refundable, non-transferable, and may not be resold. (perplexity.ai)
When you claim the free access, you agree to apply the subscription to your Perplexity account and, when the courtesy period ends, the subscription will automatically renew at the then-current monthly rate. Don’t want to be charged after the free period? You’ll need to cancel the subscription before the trial ends. (perplexity.ai)
What to check before claiming
- Confirm your Venmo account was in good standing on August 25, 2025, or that you met the 30-day requirement. (perplexity.ai)
- Check your Perplexity account to see if you ever had
Perplexity Proas a paid subscription or trial. If you did, you’re not eligible. (perplexity.ai) - Note the redemption deadline (December 31, 2025) and set a reminder if you want to try the tool without getting billed afterward. (perplexity.ai)
If something goes wrong or you have questions about redemption, Perplexity lists support@perplexity.ai as the support channel. Also remember that use of Perplexity Pro is subject to Perplexity’s terms of service and privacy policy. (perplexity.ai)
Why this matters for users and entrepreneurs
Getting free access to Perplexity Pro can be useful if you want to evaluate conversational search, summary generation, or more advanced workflow uses without committing money upfront. Are you planning to use it for writing, research, or to integrate ideas into your startup? The real advantage is testing the tool in your own context, but the automatic billing is what often surprises people.
Thinking of it as a time-limited trial helps you get value without surprises. Check eligibility, mark the dates, and decide whether to let the subscription roll into a paid plan or cancel at the end of the free period. (perplexity.ai)