Updated on September 1, 2022 This article explains how to add funds to your Venmo account using a bank account or a credit card. Adding Funds to Venmo via Your BankThe first option for funding your Venmo purchases is by linking your bank account to your account. While Venmo will default to using your balance in the app first, if your balance doesn't cover your purchase then you can add your bank account as an option to transfer the funds.
Entering your login information for your bank may allow you to verify instantly; otherwise, Venmo sends micro-transfers of < $2 to your account to confirm your identity. The micro-transfers take a business day to go through, so you won't be able to start paying anyone instantly. The other benefit of adding funds through your bank account is that it's a two-way street; you can also transfer your Venmo balance over to your bank account. So if you're using Venmo to have your roommate pay their portion of the rent you can move it over to your bank account instead of having hundreds sitting in your Venmo balance. Add a Debit or Credit Card to Fund Your Venmo AccountYou can also add a debit or major credit card to your Venmo profile, allowing you to make purchases through the app that are paid by your card.
Entering a credit or debit card doesn't require micro-transfers to verify the source, so it's the faster of the two options if you're in a hurry to make a Venmo purchase. Users should know that credit cards are subject to a 3% fee in Venmo unless they're used at a Venmo-approved merchant. Other Options to Fund Venmo AccountsVenmo also offers their own "card" which has an auto-reload feature in $10 increments, if you choose to apply for the card and enable that feature. This option looks at your balance and adds more money from your bank in $10 chunks if your balance won't cover your purchase. Any excess funds from the reloaded funds wait in your account for your next purchase. You can easily be a Venmo user who only uses their bank account or a personal card to fund their purchases. Pick the method that you're most comfortable with, watch out for the credit card fee on large purchases, and you're good to go. FAQ
Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Should I link my bank account or debit card to Venmo?Link Credit Cards, Not Debit Cards
Venmo allows you to link both credit and debit cards to your account to use as payment methods. In terms of security, you're better off using a credit card in place of debit, as credit cards have more legal protections governing fraud compared to debit cards.
Why won't my Venmo connect to my bank?If you receive an error message that says something like, “We lost connection with your bank,” you'll need to delete the bank account from your Venmo account and add it back again. This is likely to happen if you update your online banking password.
Is it OK to link bank account to Venmo?Don't Link To Your Bank Account
Three methods are available in Venmo for sending money: your bank balance, a debit card, or a credit card. While the latter will cost you a 3 percent fee on each transaction, it's also the most secure.
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