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    Can I add money to my own Venmo?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can.
  • Question
    How long does it take to receive funds from someone?
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    My son sent me money yesterday and I received it in about 3 minutes. Within 5 minutes I had it in my bank account. I was very impressed with the whole process.
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    Do I need a smartphone to use Venmo?
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    It only works with iPhone and Android phones, but it also works via the website on your computer.
  • Question
    How do I have money that's sent to me via Venmo deposited to my bank account?
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    There is a "Transfer to bank" option. You might need to link your debit card first if you have not already done that. Click the button in the top left that looks like three horizontal bars on top of each other to find the transfer option.
  • Question
    How do I post my Venmo link?
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    To find your Venmo code and share it, tap the "☰" icon in the upper-left corner of the app. There you can see you Venmo code next to your profile picture. If you tap on your code, it will open a screen displaying your it. From there, click on the Share icon to display options for how to send the code to a friend. Your code can be texted, emailed, printed and more through this menu.
  • Question
    Do people have to be my friend to send money?
    Community Answer
    No but it is safer if you know the people that are sending you money.
  • Question
    Can Venmo be used by desktop computer?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it can.
  • Question
    If I pay for an online purchase using Venmo, will the sender know where to send my package?
    Community Answer
    If you put your address in, then yes. If you didn't put it in, then you might have unfortunately been the victim of a scam.
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