How to Receive Money on Venmo
Open Venmo., Enter your username and password and tap Sign In., Tap the "New Payment/Request" button., Enter a payer., Enter an amount., Enter a reason for the request., Tap Request., Tap Request $(Amount) from (Payer).
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Venmo.
It's a light blue app with a bold, white V.
You can download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store if it's not already on your device. -
Step 2: Enter your username and password and tap Sign In.
If you have Touch ID enabled, tap the Home button. , It's a pencil icon next to a “$.” It's in the lower-right (Android) or upper-right corner (iPhone or iPad) of the screen. , Tap the name of a contact, or type the name, email address, or mobile number of the person(s) from whom you'd like to request money.
You can request money from more than one person at a time. , Use the keypad to enter the amount you're requesting, including the decimal point.
The amount will appear to the right of the payer's name at the top of screen. , Type it in the "What's it for?" field below the payer's contact information.
You must enter something in the "What's it for?" field, but there is no length requirement. , It's on the left side of the screen, just above the keyboard. , It's a green button that appears just above the keyboard.
The request will be sent to the recipient(s) you entered.
When the request is accepted, the requested amount will be added to your Venmo balance.
Once the funds are in your Venmo account, you can transfer them to your bank, if you wish. -
Step 3: Tap the "New Payment/Request" button.
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Step 4: Enter a payer.
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Step 5: Enter an amount.
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Step 6: Enter a reason for the request.
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Step 7: Tap Request.
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Step 8: Tap Request $(Amount) from (Payer).
Detailed Guide
It's a light blue app with a bold, white V.
You can download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store if it's not already on your device.
If you have Touch ID enabled, tap the Home button. , It's a pencil icon next to a “$.” It's in the lower-right (Android) or upper-right corner (iPhone or iPad) of the screen. , Tap the name of a contact, or type the name, email address, or mobile number of the person(s) from whom you'd like to request money.
You can request money from more than one person at a time. , Use the keypad to enter the amount you're requesting, including the decimal point.
The amount will appear to the right of the payer's name at the top of screen. , Type it in the "What's it for?" field below the payer's contact information.
You must enter something in the "What's it for?" field, but there is no length requirement. , It's on the left side of the screen, just above the keyboard. , It's a green button that appears just above the keyboard.
The request will be sent to the recipient(s) you entered.
When the request is accepted, the requested amount will be added to your Venmo balance.
Once the funds are in your Venmo account, you can transfer them to your bank, if you wish.
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