Anyone have any strong opinions (either way) about Venmo? (ignoring the Matt Gaetz association)

[hlthe2b]

What does it do that paypal does not?

I was asked at a community yard sale a few weeks ago if I took Venmo and when I said, no, but that I could accept a Paypal payment, she looked at me as though I was crazy and decided not to make the purchase. So, what am I missing?

[Thomas Hurt]

1. Never heard of it until the Gaetz mess.

[LizBeth]

2. My son was trying again yesterday for me to get the app. A really easy way to give money.

I do not do paypal either and know little about it.

[kozar]

3. I use Venmo with no issues

Interesting though, Venmo is part of PayPal,, read that in the terms


Koz

[Effete Snob]

4. Marketing bullshit

That’s all you are missing.

It’s a payment transfer system. It’s another PayPal brand.

There is a generational difference in user vase simply as a consequence of advertising strategy.

[Ocelot II]

5. I understand it's a lot like Paypal but cheaper for the vendor.

The guy who does my snow removal in the winter uses it; he likes it, says it works well.

[targetpractice]

6. I use both Venmo and Square's Cash apps...

Both are really helpful... But, I think Cash app is much easier, and I prefer it... I use both because it really depends on what your sender or recipient is using. Venmo appears to be much more popular... Just make sure you disable the feature that makes your transactions public... Venmo seems to want to be a social media app. I just need it to send money.

You can get physical debit cards from both of them, but the Cash debit card is way cooler looking.

Last time I checked, both Venmo and Cash are faster with bank transfers than Paypal.

[Iggo]

7. Got an email from PayPal recently, asking if I've thought about joining Venmo.

I got the distinct feeling that that was my “first warning”, if you know what I mean.

[tableturner]

8. I use it, it's fine, you can send funds at no cost to another Venmo account.

It costs money to do so via paypal. That is why she did not want to use it.

You can get a Venmo debit card for convenient usage of Venmo funds. If you do start to use Venmo, it would be smart to get the debit card. You can also transfer Venmo funds to your linked checking/bank account. Transfer by next day to your bank account is free; instant transfer costs 1%, with the maximum being $10.

[hlthe2b]

9. Good to know. Thanks

[Bucky]

10. I have $90 stuck on Venmo

I mean, money's not a worry for me these days. But someone paid me 90 bucks on Venmo abt 6 months ago and I haven't had an opportunity to use it. So it's just sitting there, waiting for me to buy a cheap painting or pick up some handcrafted boutique soap at the next art fair I go to.

[USALiberal]

11. Can't you move it to your checking account? Nt

[SCantiGOP]

13. Just move it to your bank account

Only takes one click once you have the account set up.

[NightWatcher]

12. Venmo keeps asking me if I want to get into crypto currencies.

I use the app, but will not dip my toe into the crypto world. I'm an idiot.