Venmo is a popular mobile payment app that enables its users to send and receive money from one another. Users can also get a Venmo card from the app, which allows them to use their Venmo balance to make purchases at stores that accept Mastercard. If you're wondering how to load cash onto your Venmo card, this article will guide you through the process.
Step 1: Connect Your Venmo Account to a Bank Account
The first step to loading cash onto your Venmo card is to connect your Venmo account to a bank account. This will allow you to transfer funds from your bank account to your Venmo account. To connect your Venmo account to a bank account, follow these steps:
- Open the Venmo app on your phone
- Tap on the menu icon in the upper left-hand corner
- Select \"Settings\" from the menu options
- Tap on \"Payment Methods\"
- Select \"Add a bank or card\"
- Select \"Bank Account\"
- Enter your account and routing numbers
- Follow the prompts to verify your bank account
Step 2: Transfer Money to Your Venmo Account
Once you've connected your Venmo account to a bank account, you'll need to transfer money from your bank account to your Venmo account. To transfer money to your Venmo account, follow these steps:
- Open the Venmo app on your phone
- Tap on the \"☰\" icon in the upper left-hand corner
- Select \"Transfer to Bank\"
- Enter the amount you want to transfer
- Select the bank account you want to transfer the money to
- Tap on \"Instant\" or \"1-3 Biz Days\" depending on how quickly you want the transfer to go through
- Tap \"Transfer\"
Step 3: Add Cash to Your Venmo Balance
Now that you have money in your Venmo account, you can add it to your Venmo card balance. Here's how:
- Open the Venmo app on your phone
- Tap on the \"☰\" icon in the upper left-hand corner
- Select \"Manage Balance\"
- Select \"Add Money\"
- Enter the amount of money you want to add to your Venmo card
- Select the bank account you want to transfer the money from (make sure it's the same account you used in Step 2)
- Tap on \"Next\"
Step 4: Use Your Venmo Card to Make Purchases
You're almost there! Once you've added money to your Venmo card balance, you can start using it to make purchases wherever Mastercard is accepted. Simply swipe your card and select \"credit\" at checkout. Remember, you cannot withdraw cash from your Venmo card balance, so be sure to plan accordingly.
Conclusion
Now you know how to load cash onto your Venmo card and use it to make purchases. Remember to connect your Venmo account to a bank account, transfer money to your Venmo account, add money to your Venmo card balance, and use your Venmo card like a credit card. Happy shopping!
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