Venmo has become one of the most convenient ways to send and receive money, whether you’re splitting dinner with friends, paying rent, or shopping online. But before you can use Venmo for ...

But before you can use Venmo for payments, you might be wondering: how do you add money to Venmo? Unlike some payment apps, Venmo doesn’t require you to keep a balance to send money.

Ever been out with friends, split the check, and then someone says, “Just Venmo me?" If you’re new to the app, you might be wondering, how do I set up Venmo?

With Venmo, you can send money person-to-person or make purchases at online stores that accept Venmo. “Venmo has a similar interface to a social network and is very easy to use,” Hakimi says.

Users can’t connect a credit card to their account How to choose the best money transfer app for you Zelle may no longer be on the scene, but there are plenty of solid options to choose from.

Smartphone app Venmo lets you transfer money to someone's account without fees or credit cards, but some users have questioned the app's security.