This wikiHow teaches you how to request and receive a payment using Venmo on mobile or from your desktop.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

On Mobile

  1. 1
    Open Venmo. It's a light blue app with a bold, white V.
  2. 2
    Enter your username and password and tap Sign In.
    • If you have Touch ID enabled, tap the Home button.
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  3. 3
    Tap the "New Payment/Request" button. It's a pencil icon next to a “$.” It's in the lower-right (Android) or upper-right corner (iPhone or iPad) of the screen.
  4. 4
    Enter a payer. Tap the name of a contact, or type the name, email address, or mobile number of the person(s) from whom you'd like to request money.
    • You can request money from more than one person at a time.
  5. 5
    Enter an amount. Use the keypad to enter the amount you're requesting, including the decimal point.
    • The amount will appear to the right of the payer's name at the top of screen.
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    Enter a reason for the request. Type it in the "What's it for?" field below the payer's contact information.
    • You must enter something in the "What's it for?" field, but there is no length requirement.
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    Tap Request. It's on the left side of the screen, just above the keyboard.
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    Tap Request $(Amount) from (Payer). It's a green button that appears just above the keyboard.
    • The request will be sent to the recipient(s) you entered.
    • When the request is accepted, the requested amount will be added to your Venmo balance.
    • Once the funds are in your Venmo account, you can transfer them to your bank, if you wish.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

On Desktop

  1. 1
    Go to https://venmo.com/account/sign-in/ in a web browser.
  2. 2
    Sign in to your account. Enter your username, email, or phone number, and password in the labeled fields.
  3. 3
    Click on Log in to Venmo. It's in the lower-right corner of the screen.
    • If prompted, click on Send Code, check for a text message on the phone with the number associated with your Venmo account. Then enter the six-digit code in the "ENTER CODE" field in your browser window and click on Submit Code.
    • If you're not on a public computer and want to avoid entering a security code anytime you sign in, click on Remember.
  4. 4
    Click on Charge. It's in the upper-left corner of the window, below the Venmo logo. A payment request dialog box will open.
  5. 5
    Enter a payer. Type the name, email address, or mobile number of the person(s) from whom you'd like to request money in the "To:" field.
    • You can request money from more than one person at a time.
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    Enter an amount. Type the amount, including the decimal, next to the "$" in the field below the payer's contact information.
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    Enter a reason for the request. Type it to the right of the requested amount.
    • You must enter something in the field, but there is no length requirement.
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    Click on Charge. It's the blue button in the lower-right corner of the dialog box.
    • The request will be sent to the recipient(s) you entered.
    • When the request is accepted, the requested amount will be added to your Venmo balance.
    • Once the funds are in your Venmo account, you can transfer them to your bank, if you wish.
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Updated: May 18, 2021
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Categories: Venmo
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