If you’re new to Venmo, you might be wondering how to add money to your account so that you can start paying other people. In this blog post, we’ll tell you about the different ways you can add money to Venmo, including from your bank account, debit or credit card, and PayPal. We’ll walk you through the processes step-by-step so you can get started using Venmo right away. We’ll also cover how to receive money and withdraw funds from Venmo. By the end of this post, you should have a good understanding of how to add money to Venmo and how it works. Let’s get started!
What is Venmo?
Venmo is a digital wallet that lets you make and share payments with friends. You can use Venmo Mastercard Debit Card to pay for goods and services anywhere in the U.S. The service can also be used to make purchases on Venmo-authorized partner apps or mobile websites. There are many ways you can send or receive money to or from someone else’s Venmo account. The three main “funding sources” are:
- From your bank account
- From your debit card or credit card
- From your Venmo balance
Venmo is popular because it’s easy to use. When you want to pay or request payment from someone, all you have to do is install the Venmo app, sign up for your Venmo account, and add the payment method. Then, select the “Pay or Request” button and enter the name or email of the sender or receiver. Finally, enter the amount of money you want to send or receive, and Tada! You’re done. If the person you’re paying doesn’t have a Venmo account, they can open an account with just a few minutes of their free time.
Venmo is a quick way to make transactions in the U.S. Using it, you don’t have to wait for checks or money orders in order to receive your funds from someone. Plus, if something goes wrong with one of your payments – for example, if someone sends too much money or tries to charge back a payment – Venmo will help get things sorted out for you quickly.
Do I Have to Add Money to Venmo to Pay someone?
No, you don’t always need to charge your Venmo account first to make a payment. If you want to pay someone but don’t have any money stored in your Venmo account, you can still do so in a few different ways. For example, you can link your bank account, debit card, or credit card to Venmo and use that as your funding source. When you pay someone from one of these linked sources, the money will be transferred from your linked account immediately and added to the other user’s Venmo balance. Moreover, if you want to add money to your Venmo balance so you can hold onto it or use it later, you can do so from your linked U.S bank account, or credit or debit card—whichever works best for you.
How to Add Money to Venmo?
There is no charge for adding money to a Venmo account through your bank account, but there may be fees associated with using certain other payment methods, like a credit card or debit card. If you’re looking to add money to Venmo from your bank account, debit card, or credit card, the first step is to link your bank account or card to your Venmo account. Here’s a quick overview of how you can do it:
- Open the Venmo app and tap the main menu (the three horizontal lines) in the top right corner of the home screen.
- Tap “Settings” in the drop-down menu that opens on the screen.
- Tap “Payment Methods.”
- Tap “Add bank or card.”
- Select the payment method you’d like to add and fill in the credentials.
- Now you’ve linked your card or bank account to your Venmo account.
How to Add Money to Venmo From Your Bank Account?
The easiest and free-of-cost way to add money to your Venmo account is from your bank account. To add money to Venmo from your bank account, follow the steps below:
- Install and open the Venmo app on your mobile phone.
- Log in to your Venmo account and tap on the main menu in the top right corner of the home screen.
- The next step is to link your bank account to your Venmo account. Search for “Settings” in the main menu of the app and click on it. On this screen, you’ll be able to select your “Payment methods”. Select “Add bank or card.”
- Tap the “Bank” option on the next screen and you’ll be taken to the Verification screen. Here, you can verify your bank account either instantly or manually. After verifying the way you want, press “Continue.”
- After associating your bank account with the Venmo account, you’ll add money by coming back to the main menu of the application.
- Tap on the “Manage Balance” written in blue. (Note: the Manage Balance option will be visible only when you’ve ordered your Venmo Debit Card).
- Tap the “Add Money” option and you’ll be taken to a new window.
- On the next screen, enter the amount of money you want to add and tap “Done.” Choose the bank account you need to add your money from and click the “Next” button.
- Review the information on the next screen and tap “Add Money” to confirm the transfer.
- The money will then be transferred to your Venmo account in 3 to 5 business days.
How to Add Money to Venmo From a Debit or Credit Card?
You can also add money to your Venmo account from a debit or credit card. However, there is a 3% fee for this service. If you want to add money to Venmo from a debit or credit card, there is no need to miss out, just follow the steps below:
- Open the Venmo app and log in to your Venmo account.
- Select the main menu button located in the top right corner.
- Go to Settings > Payment Methods > Add bank or card
- On the next screen, select “Card.”
- Fill out the details of your credit or debit cards like Card Number, Expiration Date, Security Code (on the back of your card), and ZIP code, and click the “Add” button.
- All these steps will link your card to your Venmo account.
- Now come back to the main menu and select “Manage Balance.”
- On the “Add Money” screen, enter the amount of money you want to transfer and tap “Done” and then “Next.”
- Click on the “Add Money” button on the confirmation page.
- Your funds from your debit or credit card will be transferred into your Venmo account in 3 to 5 business days.
How to Add Money to Venmo From PayPal?
Since Venmo and Paypal are not directly connected, there is currently no direct way to add money to Venmo from Paypal. You can still make transactions from a PayPal account to a Venmo account by using two indirect methods.
- Send money from your PayPal account to your Venmo-associated bank account. Then add these funds to your Venmo balance.
- Connect your PayPal debit card to your Venmo account in the same way we’ve described earlier.
Adding Money to Your Venmo Balance
Adding money to your Venmo balance is easy and convenient. But at the moment, only Venmo users who have been authorized for a Venmo Mastercard Debit Card have the choice to directly add money to their Venmo balance from specific funding sources. You can add money to the Venmo balance from:
- Your U.S bank account
- Debit card, or
- Credit card
Additionally, you can also add money to your Venmo balance from your PayPal balance using a PayPal debit card. When you add money to Venmo from your bank account or card, it’ll take only two to three days for the funds to become available. This means that you can easily and quickly add funds to your Venmo account from anywhere in the U.S.
Can I Add Money to Venmo at a Retail Store?
You cannot transfer money to your own or anyone else’s Venmo account at a retail outlet, in contrast to what is possible with many other money transfer services. The only way to transfer money into or out of your Venmo account right now is through the Venmo app. Also, your Venmo account cannot currently be funded with actual cash. However, you can use a check to add money to your Venmo balance. To fund your account, you can scan checks using the built-in scanner of the Venmo application.
Summing Up
That’s it! You now know how to add money to your Venmo account from your bank account, debit or credit card, or PayPal account. Venmo is a great way to send and receive money, especially if you’re looking for a quick and easy solution. Now you can start using it to pay your friends and family. You can also use it to pay for things like your rent, utilities, and other bills through your Venmo Credit Card. We hope you find this post helpful. If you still have any questions about adding money to Venmo or using the app in general, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us in the comments section below. We’re always happy to help!
