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This wikiHow teaches you how to request payment from a Venmo contact when you're using an iPhone or iPad.
Steps
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1Open Venmo. Look for the blue icon with a white “V.” You'll typically find it on your home screen.
- If you're not already signed in, tap Sign In, enter your login details, then tap Submit.
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2Tap the pencil and paper icon. It's at the top-right corner of Venmo in the blue bar.
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3Select the contact you want to charge. You can tap the top box to bring up a list of contacts.
- You'll only be able to request a payment from one of your current Venmo contacts.
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4Enter the amount.
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5Type a description. Tap the box that says “What's it for?” to start typing your request.
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6Tap Request. Venmo will now alert your contact of this payment request.
About This Article
1. Open Venmo.
2. Tap the pencil and paper icon.
3. Select a contact.
4. Enter the amount.
5. Type a description.
6. Tap Request.
