2 Quick Ways to Pay Someone on the Venmo App

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A user-friendly guide to transferring funds to another Venmo user
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Are you trying to send money to a friend or relative on Venmo? If you owe someone funds, you can easily pay them using the Venmo app. You'll just need to have a verified Venmo account, a connected bank account, and available funds. Once you send money to the recipient, they'll be able to use the funds immediately. This How.com.vn will show you how to use Venmo to pay someone using your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Things You Should Know

  • You must have a Venmo account to send and receive money from another Venmo user.
  • Tap "Pay/Request" at the bottom. Enter an amount and description. Tap "Pay", and then tap "Pay" again.
  • To complete a request, tap the "Me" tab and tap "Pay". Confirm the payment method and tap "Send".
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Sending a Payment

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open the Venmo app.
    This looks like a white "V" with a blue background. If you aren't already signed into Venmo, enter your email address, phone number, or username and password to do so now.
    • You must have a Venmo account to send and receive money. If needed, you can create an account on iOS or Android.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Tap Pay/Request.
    This is the center button at the bottom of the screen.[1]
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Select a Venmo user.
    You can scroll down to view your added friends, or you can enter a username into the field at the top.
    • When you tap a user, a new page will open.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Enter an amount.
    If you haven't completed the identity verification, you'll have a weekly spending limit of $299.99.[2] If you are verified, you can send up to $60,000 per week.
    • Be sure to double-check your bank account's available balance before sending money through Venmo.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Enter a description.
    You can add an emoji or text description for the payment. This can help the recipient differentiate the transaction from others.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Tap Pay.
    You'll be redirected to the summary page.
    • If you want to change who sees this transaction, tap Public/Friends/Private and select a different option.
  7. How.com.vn English: Step 7 Select a payment method.
    You should have a default payment method already set. If you don't, you may need to add a bank account or debit card.
  8. How.com.vn English: Step 8 Tap Pay.
    This is the green button at the bottom of the page.
    • Your payment will be sent to the recipient. It should be added to their Venmo balance automatically, and they'll be able to withdraw it at any time.
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Paying a Request

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open the Venmo app.
    This looks like a white "V" with a blue background. If you aren't already signed into Venmo, enter your email address, phone number, or username and password to do so now.
    • Use this method to pay a pending request from another Venmo user.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Tap Me.
    This is the tab at the bottom-right corner.
    • Your Venmo profile page will open.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Tap Transactions.
    You can find this tab below your profile picture, next to Wallet.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Tap Pay.
    You'll see this blue button below any requests for payment. These can be found underneath the Pending header.
    • If you don't recognize the user, you can tap Decline instead.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Select a payment method.
    You should have a default payment method already set. Tap to change it to another payment method.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Tap Send.
    This is the white button below the payment method.
    • Your pending payment will be completed.
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  • Question
    Can I use a credit card to pay people?
    How.com.vn English: Community Answer
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    Yes. However, Venmo will charge a fee for any payment made using a credit card.
  • Question
    I don't want other people to see my transactions. How can I keep it private?
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    You can buy prepaid debit cards at many stores (grocery stores, drugstores, etc.). They don't require any ID to purchase or just. Just use the name and number on the card. The name will usually be something like "Credit Holder" or "Gift Card."
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    Can I attach two bank accounts and choose which one I pay someone from?
    How.com.vn English: Community Answer
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    Yes. You will have an option of changing the account prior to sending payment or transferring to your bank. Once the transaction is complete, you cannot change the payment method.
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      1. Open Venmo.
      2. Tap the "Pay and Request" icon in the upper right hand corner.
      3. Select a recipient by inputting a phone number, filling out someone's Venmo handle, or typing the person's name into the Venmo search bar.
      4. Enter an amount and a note.
      5. Tap Pay in the bottom-right corner.
      6. Tap Pay when prompted.

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