Can You Send Money on Snapchat?

Do you want to send money to friends and family through Snapchat? This was originally an option with the internal app Snapcash, but it can no longer be done since Snapchat removed this feature. Despite this, there are still options for you to use! This article will show you how to send money to Snapchat friends with several user-friendly alternatives to Snapcash.

Things You Should Know

You can no longer send money through Snapcash, but there are plenty of alternatives.
Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, Zelle, and Facebook Meta Pay can be used to send money to your Snapchat friends.
When sending money to others through online means, make sure the recipient is who they say they are.

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Can you still send money with Snapchat?

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While you can’t send money through Snapchat itself, there are many options available. Since Snapcash is no longer a Snapchat feature, you’ll need to use a different method to send money.
- Snapcash allowed users to send money to others within the Snapchat app after linking a debit card or bank account, but this feature was removed in August 2018.
- While Snapchat no longer offers a way to send money within the app, there are plenty of easy-to-use services available that can help you send money to someone on Snapchat.

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Venmo

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Venmo is a digital wallet that can be used by almost anyone. Whether you’re a student or a small business owner, Venmo can help you manage your money.^{[1]XResearch source}
- You can use Venmo to pay someone or receive money.
- Both the sender and recipient must have registered Venmo accounts in order to successfully transfer money.
- There are location and age requirements that must be met before creating an account. If you or your friend is located outside of the United States, this won’t work!

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Cash App

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Cash App offers financial services on all your devices. Cash App was created by Square—the same company that helped Snapchat create Snapcash.^{[2]XResearch source}
- Cash App can be used on your mobile device or computer.
- You can send and receive money from other Cash app users instantly.
- Recipients will need to link their bank accounts or debit card to receive money.
- You can also deposit checks in the app and reload cash at participating stores.
- Similar to Venmo, both you and your friend need to reside in the United States.

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Paypal

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Paypal lets you quickly and securely send money, whether online or in person. You can shop online using Paypal with an organized digital wallet.^{[3]XResearch source}
- After Paypal’s account set-up, you’ll be able to send and receive money from all around the globe.
- If your Snapchat friend lives outside of the United States, this could be a great alternative.
- Additionally, if you run a small business, Paypal can help you keep track of payments from friends, family, and customers alike.

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Zelle

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Zelle lets you send money to friends regardless of where they bank. Most banks already offer Zelle within their banking app. This means you’ll be able to start sending money as soon as possible.^{[4]XResearch source}
- If your friend’s bank isn’t supported by Zelle just yet, they can still receive and send money with the Zelle app.
- All you need is your friend’s email address or phone number to start sending.

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Facebook’s Meta Pay

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Meta Pay can be used seamlessly between Facebook and Instagram. If you and your friend are contacts on multiple social media platforms, Meta Pay can streamline your transactions.
- After connecting your Facebook account to participating platforms, you’ll be able to easily send money to your friends and family.
- The money will go straight into the recipient’s bank account with little to no fees.
- As long as you are Facebook friends, you can send them money!