You'd likely be hard-pressed to find somebody who doesn't have the Venmo app on their iPhone or Android phone.
With such widespread use of the apps like Venmo, it's never been easier to transfer money to friends — but you have to find them on the app first to do it.
Luckily, there are several different ways you can look users up in order to transfer money to them or add them to your friends list, including a manual search function, QR codes, and contact list integration.
Here are three different ways to find people on Venmo.
If you happen to be in the same room as the person you want to find on Venmo, all you have to do is scan the unique QR code that comes with their account.
1. Tap "Scan Code" at the top of the Search People menu.
2. Have your friend pull up their code by tapping on the icon on top of their profile picture in the menu.
3. Hold their QR code under your phone's camera until the app recognizes it.
4. Once the app recognizes their code, you can add them to your friends list by tapping the little button that says "Add Friend" under their name (if you have already added them, this button will simply say "Friends").
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How to sync your contacts on Venmo
If you're looking to add a bunch of people to your Venmo contacts list at one time, and you already have their phone number or are friends on Facebook, it'll be easier to simply sync those contacts.
1. In your main menu, tap the "Settings" button, second from the bottom.
2. Under your Preferences list, tap "Friends & Social," the fifth option down.
3. To add your phone contacts automatically, simply toggle the switch next to "Phone Contacts" to the on position. To add Facebook friends automatically, do the same thing with the switch labeled "Facebook Contacts," first making sure that the Facebook Connect switch is on as well.
Once you have done this, any contacts you add to your phone and anyone you friend on Facebook will automatically be added to your Venmo friends list, as long as they have an account.
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Type in the full name of the person you're looking for. You can also search by username, phone number, or email address if you have those details. Hit enter or tap the magnifying glass icon to run the search. If their Venmo profile exists, it will show up in the search results.
Type in the full name of the person you're looking for. You can also search by username, phone number, or email address if you have those details. Hit enter or tap the magnifying glass icon to run the search. If their Venmo profile exists, it will show up in the search results.
Open Venmo and hit the “Pay or Request” button: Whether you use the app or website, the button will be blue with a V, similar to Venmo's logo. Identify the person you want to pay: You can search your friends list for the person's username, scan their Venmo QR code, or use their email or phone number.
Contact Syncing: If you've enabled it,Venmo matches your contacts' numbers with their accounts, potentially revealing usernames. Initiating Transactions: When starting a payment, you can search by phone number,potentially revealing a user's username.
Conclusion. Respecting user privacy is crucial when using Venmo. There are no legitimate ways to see someone's private transactions. Remember, Venmo is a tool for sending and receiving money, and its social features are meant to be fun and transparent within the boundaries set by users.
Then, tap “Request” instead of “Pay” to request that payment. The user you requested the payment from will get an alert from Venmo about your request.They then have the opportunity to pay you the amount you asked for quickly.
If you decide to send a payment request email, try to include a clear call to action and remain polite, brief, and informative. In case you're dealing with a late payment, try to remain as professional and polite as possible and include the information stated in the original invoice in your payment request.
You can also pay or request money from someone who's not currently signed up for Venmo by using that person's phone number or email address. The recipient will receive a message. Once he or she has signed up for an account, the money will be transferred/charged.
Venmo QR codes allow you to make contactless in-store purchases using your Venmo account. Your Venmo account is already set up to start using QR codes in stores. Tap the QR code next to your profile picture. You may need to follow the on-screen prompts to allow your camera to scan codes.
Use Venmo only with people you know and trust. If you're making a legitimate payment for goods, make sure it's to an authorized business profile or a personal profile. And always tag the transactions you make as a “payment.”
The biggest downside to using Venmo is the potential for your money to be stolen. If a hacker gains access to your Venmo, it's pretty easy to change the associated bank account – so the hacker could change the account to their own and transfer the money in your Venmo to their bank.
Venmo balance or a linked bank account, debit card, or credit card
How much you can send
$7,000 combined weekly spending limit (including Venmo debit card and purchases) P2P limit is $299.99 per week if you haven't completed identity verification—or $60,000 once you're verified
By default, anyone on Venmo can see your friends list and your transactions, unless you change your privacy settings . This can be a problem if you don't want strangers or unwanted contacts to know who you are connected with or what you are spending your money on.
We understand that you may not use your legal name or not want others to see it on your profile, so you'll also be able to use a display name of your choosing on Venmo. Learn more about identity verification here. Was this article helpful?
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