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I used Venmo for the first time

KCDiva — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:49:30 GMT

My granddaughter's birthday is coming up. She will be 23 so she is very familiar with the new technology. I wanted to send her money through the mail but gone are the days when you get a card through the mail with a crisp bill in it. I decided I would get with the times and use Venmo. I don't like some of these new ways of doing things but i did it. I pay my bills online but somehow sending money through and app makes me concerned. I'm old school I guess.

Re: I used Venmo for the first time

wagirl — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:54:10 GMT

I was asked to use venmo too, at my nail salon--had to come home and google it. My DD uses it all the time too. Not sure what it is exactly so will research further.

Re: I used Venmo for the first time

BornToShop — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:26:36 GMT

I have used Zelle which is like Venmo through my bank and it is very safe, fast and easy to use, love it!

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NickNack — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:26:56 GMT

I love using Venmo. I paid my dog trainer that way and also pay my pet sitter. I have repaid friends for certain things with Venmo. It's very convenient.

Re: I used Venmo for the first time

gidgetgh — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:42:30 GMT

No one uses PayPal anymore?

Re: I used Venmo for the first time

Nuttmeg — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:50:13 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
No one uses PayPal anymore?

I used Pay Pal to buy something at Walmart online last week.

Re: I used Venmo for the first time

TurnerGal — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:53:42 GMT

I have kids that are 22 and 26 and they use this all the time. I got an account a while ago so they could send me the money they owe on their cell bill. It is very easy to use.

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Pecky — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:02:11 GMT

I signed up for it a few months ago and love it! I pay my hairdresser, nail salon and even my interior decorator who reupholstered my chairs. It is so convenient when paying someone.

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Sage04 — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:04:19 GMT

My hairdresser uses Zelle and I love it. We pay the landscaper through Zelle. I use Paypay and CashApp also.

Sending money to someone who prefers Money Gram, I do that from my Computer that way I don´t have to leave the house, and it´s not expensive.

Re: I used Venmo for the first time

Sage04 — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:05:50 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
No one uses PayPal anymore?

I still use Paypal. I also. Can´t get away from Paypal after all these years. I thought that Venmo was a part of Paypal.

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:21:16 GMT

@BornToShop I love Zelle. I only have one person to Zelle to and have used it since it first started. Have had no occasion to use Venmo but I hear it works great, too. I'm another who does all bill paying online.

Re: I used Venmo for the first time

gidgetgh — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:21:31 GMT

@Sage04 wrote:
@gidgetgh wrote:
No one uses PayPal anymore?

I still use Paypal. I also. Can´t get away from Paypal after all these years. I thought that Venmo was a part of Paypal.

@Sage04 - I, once again, am behind the times, LOL. I only use PayPal and have my PayPal account linked to my credit card, not to my bank account. I really don't like anything that attaches to my bank account.

Re: I used Venmo for the first time

jackthebear — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:24:23 GMT

there are cautions to be aware of when using it, just like anything these days.

I looked into it, but passed. some bank protections are not available with them

just read about it

I also don't have PayPal and don't leave my CC# out there either

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RainyDayGal — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:35:22 GMT

I use PayPal all the time, I haven't jumped on the Venmo wagon yet. Used to use Zelle but something keeps happening with my bank where I have to call in and get it fixed - and it takes 2 hours! Never had a problem with what we used before, but after 3 times of this Zelle is a no-go for me.

Re: I used Venmo for the first time

CelticCrafter — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:37:21 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
No one uses PayPal anymore?

The way I understand it, Venmo is a part of PayPal but for personal use, like we go out dinner, one person pays the entire bill and the other diners reimburse them through Venmo.

There are no fees attached for personal usage.

I did have to use it once to pay for something or mail a check then wait for it to get there, clear and then get my quilt back. I opted to use Venmo but didn't really like doing it and darn near had my head taken off when I put the word "invoice" in the description. I had no idea.

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Mz iMac — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:43:06 GMT

@KCDiva "I wanted to send her money through the mail but gone are the days when you get a card through the mail with a crisp bill in it."

Since when?

Re: I used Venmo for the first time

Sage04 — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:43:48 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
@Sage04 wrote:
@gidgetgh wrote:
No one uses PayPal anymore?

I still use Paypal. I also. Can´t get away from Paypal after all these years. I thought that Venmo was a part of Paypal.

@Sage04 - I, once again, am behind the times, LOL. I only use PayPal and have my PayPal account linked to my credit card, not to my bank account. I really don't like anything that attaches to my bank account.

My Paypal is linked to my Credit Card also.

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sunshine45 — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:45:01 GMT

@Nuttmeg wrote:
@gidgetgh wrote:
No one uses PayPal anymore?

I used Pay Pal to buy something at Walmart online last week.

@Nuttmeg

i use three......paypal, venmo, and zelle. i am using venmo the most though because that is what my kids prefer using. venmo is a product of paypal. very easy to use and i now have their debit card AND their credit card.

order of use......venmo, paypal, then zelle.

Re: I used Venmo for the first time

sunshine45 — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:48:18 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@KCDiva "I wanted to send her money through the mail but gone are the days when you get a card through the mail with a crisp bill in it."

Since when?

@Mz iMac

i have not put any cash through the mail in YEARS.....these days we are lucky if the actual card gets there......

Re: I used Venmo for the first time

teganslaw — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:27:30 GMT

It looks like Venmo is only available through a mobile app. I often use PayPal, but since I don't use apps, it wouldn't work for me. If Venmo was available in computers, I would try it.

Not happy that Amazon doesn't use PayPal. I still buy from them, but Paypal is my preferred choice for shopping online.