How to Add a Bank Account to Venmo on a PC or Mac

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: December 7, 2017 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a bank account to Venmo when you’re using a computer.

Steps

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Point your browser to https://www.venmo.com. You can use any web browser, such as Safari or Chrome, to access Venmo.
- If you haven’t signed in, click Sign In at the top-right corner of the screen, type your login information, then click Log in to Venmo.
2
Click Settings. It’s at the top-right corner of the screen.

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3
Click Banks & Cards. It’s the second item in the left column.
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Click Edit payment methods.
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Click Link Bank Account…. This appears in a pop-up window. If you don’t see it, make sure you disable your pop-up blocker.
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Search for your bank. Type your bank’s name into the search bar, then click its name when it appears.
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Enter your online banking login information. This information (such as your username, password, and/or PIN) comes from your bank. If you’re not sure what to enter here, contact your bank for assistance.
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Click Continue.
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Answer additional security questions. Some banks require additional information to verify your identity. Answer any additional security questions (if prompted), then click Continue.
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Click the account you want to add. If you have more than one account linked to Venmo, they’ll all appear here. Once you select an account, you should see a message that says “Bank Account Added” with a green check mark.
- You can only link debit accounts to Venmo. If you don’t see a savings or credit-only account, that’s why.
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Select options under “Use this bank for.”
- Payment to friends when Venmo balance isn’t enough: This option gives Venmo permission to pay people with your bank account instead of your Venmo balance.
- Authorized Merchant Payments when Venmo balance is not enough: This is the same as above, but includes businesses that allow you to make purchases with Venmo.
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Click Save Settings. You can start using your bank account right away.

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