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How to Add a Bank Account to Venmo on a PC or Mac

This How.com.vn teaches you how to connect a bank account to Venmo when you’re using a computer.

Steps

  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Point your browser...
    Point your browser to https://www.venmo.com. You can use any web browser, such as Safari or Chrome, to access Venmo.
    • If you haven’t signed in, click Sign In at the top-right corner of the screen, type your login information, then click Log in to Venmo.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Click Settings.
    It’s at the top-right corner of the screen.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Click Banks & Cards.
    It’s the second item in the left column.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Click Edit payment methods.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Click Link Bank Account….
    This appears in a pop-up window. If you don’t see it, make sure you disable your pop-up blocker.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Search for your bank.
    Type your bank’s name into the search bar, then click its name when it appears.
  7. How.com.vn English: Step 7 Enter your online banking login information.
    This information (such as your username, password, and/or PIN) comes from your bank. If you’re not sure what to enter here, contact your bank for assistance.
  8. How.com.vn English: Step 8 Click Continue.
  9. How.com.vn English: Step 9 Answer additional security questions.
    Some banks require additional information to verify your identity. Answer any additional security questions (if prompted), then click Continue.
  10. How.com.vn English: Step 10 Click the account you want to add.
    If you have more than one account linked to Venmo, they’ll all appear here. Once you select an account, you should see a message that says “Bank Account Added” with a green check mark.
    • You can only link debit accounts to Venmo. If you don’t see a savings or credit-only account, that’s why.
  11. How.com.vn English: Step 11 Select options under “Use this bank for.”
    • Payment to friends when Venmo balance isn’t enough: This option gives Venmo permission to pay people with your bank account instead of your Venmo balance.
    • Authorized Merchant Payments when Venmo balance is not enough: This is the same as above, but includes businesses that allow you to make purchases with Venmo.
  12. How.com.vn English: Step 12 Click Save Settings.
    You can start using your bank account right away.
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      How.com.vn English: Nicole Levine, MFA
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      How.com.vn Technology Writer
      This article was co-authored by How.com.vn staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for How.com.vn. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 6,014 times.
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