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One of the great things about Venmo is, as long as your Venmo account is tied to your bank account, you never have to worry about adding money or if you’ll have enough. You can have a balance of zero in your Venmo account and still make a payment. If you enter a payment amount that’s greater than what you have in your Venmo account, Venmo automatically takes the difference from your linked funding source.(If you don’t have the funds in your bank account, well, that’s another story.)

Only Venmo users with the Venmo Mastercard Debit Card have the option to add money from a verified bank account directly to their Venmo balance (opens in new tab). Just follow the below steps. 

So if you have a Venmo Mastercard Debit Card and want to add money to your Venmo balance, simply follow the steps below:

How to add money to your Venmo account

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1. Add a bank account. If you haven’t already, add a bank account (opens in new tab) to your Venmo profile and verify it. (opens in new tab)

2. Tap Manage Balance. Open the Venmo mobile app and tap on the menu icon at the top of the app, then tap “Manage Balance.”

3. Tap “Add Money," then enter transfer amount. Enter the amount you’d like to transfer, and tap “Done”

Confirm the bank account you’d like to transfer money from, and tap “Next.”

5. Review the transfer information and estimated arrival date, and then tap “Add Money.” 

Note: Once you do this, there is no way to cancel your transfer.


If you have more questions, be sure to check our FAQ What is Venmo? as well as our guide on how to use Venmo and how to add money to Venmo. If you've paid someone by mistake, you'll want to know how to undo a Venmo payment to the wrong user as well as how to cancel a Venmo payment. And if you're done with the service entirely, here's how to delete your Venmo account. 

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Add funds under Profile > Settings to get back in business

Updated on September 1, 2022

What To Know

  • From your bank: Go to Profile > Settings > Payment Methods > Add a bank or card > Bank.
  • From a card: Go to Profile > Settings > Payment Methods > Add a bank or card > Card.
  • Bank accounts require confirmation of micro-transfers by Venmo and can take a full business day to complete.

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 Bank

The 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.

  1. Select the Profile icon from the bottom menu.

  2. Tap Settings and then Payment Methods.

  3. Tap Add a bank or card...

  4. Tap Bank.

  5. Choose a verification method.

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 Account

You 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.

  1. Select the Profile icon from the bottom menu.

  2. Go to Settings and tap Payment Methods.

  3. Choose Add bank or card... and then tap Card.

  4. Enter your card information manually or with your phone camera.

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 Accounts

Venmo 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

  • How do I add money to my Venmo account using a prepaid card?

    Open Settings and select Payment Methods under Preferences. From there select Add bank or card..., then enter the necessary details for the prepaid card you want to use.

  • How do I add money to my Venmo account using my Venmo Card?

    From the Venmo app open the Menu in the top-left corner. Select Manage Balance, then choose Add Money and enter the amount of money you want to add to your account. Select Done when finished.

  • Why can't I add money to my Venmo account?

    Venmo currently only offers manual account transfers to customers who have signed up for the Venmo Debit Card. Though direct money transfers to your Venmo account are not necessary in order to make payments with Venmo.

  • How long does it take money to be added to my Venmo balance?

    Transferred funds generally take between three and five business days to appear in your Venmo account. This can be affected by weekends and holidays, however.

  • How do I check the status of my Venmo transfer?

    Select the Me tab in the Venmo app. Look through your personal transactions to find the one you want to see its current status.

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Can you send money from your bank account to Venmo?

At this time, only Venmo users who have been approved for a Venmo Mastercard® Debit Card have the option to add money from a verified bank account directly to their Venmo balance. If you haven't already, add a bank account to your Venmo profile and verify it.

How do I put money from my bank to Venmo?

How to add money to your Venmo account.
Add a bank account. If you haven't already, add a bank account (opens in new tab) to your Venmo profile and verify it. ... .
Tap Manage Balance. ... .
Tap “Add Money," then enter transfer amount. ... .
Review the transfer information and estimated arrival date, and then tap “Add Money.”.

How do I add money to Venmo 2022?

Table Of Contents.
Step 1: Go to Your Venmo Account and Add a Verified Bank Account..
Step 2: Select “Manage Balance” on the Venmo App..
Step 3: Tap “Add Money” to Your Venmo Balance..
Step 4: Enter the Transfer Information..
Step 5: Accept and Confirm the Transaction..
Step 6: Wait 3-5 business Days for the Money to Arrive..