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VENMO...how do I transfer money to this type of account?

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SortCode · 05/12/2021 17:01

Im in the UK I need to pay/transfer money in dollars to a Venmo account.

Any ideas?

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LuchiMangsho · 05/12/2021 17:06

I am in the US- I have a Venmo account. It’s not possible to have a Venmo account without a US bank account/debit card I think. (Or a US phone number).

SortCode · 05/12/2021 18:56

Ok so how do I get this money to a person any idea????

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FlowerFlour · 05/12/2021 18:57

It's not possible to use Venmo outside the US.

To easily transfer money internationally you can set up an account on Revolut or Transfer Wise, add GBP from your own bank account, convert the currency online then send it to a US / EUR bank account.

SortCode · 05/12/2021 19:04

Ive got Revolut but they havent

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SortCode · 05/12/2021 19:05

So I have the dollars on my revolut can I pay onto their Venmo????

They just sent me a QR square no actual acc details

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FlowerFlour · 05/12/2021 19:36

I don't know if you can pay directly into their Venmo when you don't have Venmo; I'm not sure how Venmo works.

If you have the dollars in your Revolut then ask them for their US bank details so you can transfer the money from your Revolut to their bank account. If Venmo provides a bank account number (like Revolut does) I assume you can pay into that.

JollyAndBright · 05/12/2021 19:51

Venmo is a bit like Paypal, you can only send money from/ other venmo accounts.

And it’s only available in the US.

Ask if they have PayPal or ask for their bank details.

JollyAndBright · 05/12/2021 19:52

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SortCode · 05/12/2021 21:56

Ah ok. Well they were insistant that I paid into Venmo but if I cant they will have to give me an alternative

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SortCode · 05/12/2021 22:25

NEXT QUESTION....
They have Paypal...Ive got sterling on there, do I just send the sterling equivilent to the Paypal address and does Paypal convert it???

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JollyAndBright · 06/12/2021 00:36

@SortCode

NEXT QUESTION.... They have Paypal...Ive got sterling on there, do I just send the sterling equivilent to the Paypal address and does Paypal convert it???
Yes it does.

Do you know this person?
I’m just a little bit concerned this sounds like either a scam or someone taking advantage.

SortCode · 06/12/2021 11:55

UPDATE 2
No, no all legit. I know the person but they are should I say not to ofay with IT.

So now they dont have a paypal!!!! The say they have a bank account called - local credit union - Can I pay into that????

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JollyAndBright · 08/12/2021 08:33

If they give you an account number and sort code that your bank verifies you can transfer money into pretty much any kind of bank account.

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