VENMO
Jan 21, 2019, 8:35 am
#556
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
*this was from ACH transfer from a CU, not from employer's account.
Feb 28, 2019, 8:44 am
#557
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,193
Several reports on another site that, as of 2/26, VENMO no longer codes 3x on everyone's favorite business card. (sniffle, sniffle)
Mar 6, 2019, 7:25 am
#558
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: BA
Posts: 954
The basic answer appears to be "no". I would suggest that you read backwards on this thread for about 2-3 months and you will find a discussion about this topic.
In general, I find that there are certain sites (such as Paypal) that are too valuable for me to mess with by using MS (to any worthwhile extent, at least). Venmo is one of them, BB and Serve were (for me) another. While I am not a heavy user of Venmo, I find that the convenience of using it far outstrip the minimal MS benefits it provides (when taking in the cost of losing it by being banned).
So YMMV but being able to load 4 $500 GCs a year (if you find ones that actually work) isn't worth the risk of losing the service to me.
In general, I find that there are certain sites (such as Paypal) that are too valuable for me to mess with by using MS (to any worthwhile extent, at least). Venmo is one of them, BB and Serve were (for me) another. While I am not a heavy user of Venmo, I find that the convenience of using it far outstrip the minimal MS benefits it provides (when taking in the cost of losing it by being banned).
So YMMV but being able to load 4 $500 GCs a year (if you find ones that actually work) isn't worth the risk of losing the service to me.
Mar 6, 2019, 12:30 pm
#559
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,440
So you may want to read this article which gives multiple examples of how a Venmo account can be restricted.
And interestingly, having multiple accounts is one of the reasons you can be restricted or banned.
Jul 8, 2019, 6:26 am
#560
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JRF
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,784
If putting in a metabank VGC, what goes in the zip code field? I’ve tried mine, Blackhawk network’s, it all leads to a zip code error. Is the only solution to register the VGC and set your own zip code?
Aug 5, 2019, 10:45 am
#562
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 17,422
I thought you could get rid of a few gift cards on Venmo every year. The last two times I tried it (today and about a month ago), with a $200 Visa GC issued by Sunrise Bank, Venmo told me I could not use this type of card. I've loaded an occasional GC to Venmo over the years, but none so far this year. Is it no longer possible to use a GC on Vemno, or is there something specifically problematic about Sunrise cards?
Aug 5, 2019, 11:32 am
#563
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 165
I thought you could get rid of a few gift cards on Venmo every year. The last two times I tried it (today and about a month ago), with a $200 Visa GC issued by Sunrise Bank, Venmo told me I could not use this type of card. I've loaded an occasional GC to Venmo over the years, but none so far this year. Is it no longer possible to use a GC on Vemno, or is there something specifically problematic about Sunrise cards?
Aug 23, 2019, 8:05 am
#565
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,440
Per their site...."At this time, each bank account or card can only be linked to one Venmo account. This requirement is in place to help prevent fraudulent transactions and protect the financial security of our users."
The site also says that Venmo may decline any card it wishes for whatever reason, so who knows why they would block a real CC from being used, unless they have something against business cards in general
Aug 31, 2019, 9:31 pm
#566
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 665
Do you have more than one Venmo account? If you do, and your DL Amex card is linked to one of those accounts, then it cannot be linked to another Venmo account.
Per their site...."At this time, each bank account or card can only be linked to one Venmo account. This requirement is in place to help prevent fraudulent transactions and protect the financial security of our users."
The site also says that Venmo may decline any card it wishes for whatever reason, so who knows why they would block a real CC from being used, unless they have something against business cards in general
Per their site...."At this time, each bank account or card can only be linked to one Venmo account. This requirement is in place to help prevent fraudulent transactions and protect the financial security of our users."
The site also says that Venmo may decline any card it wishes for whatever reason, so who knows why they would block a real CC from being used, unless they have something against business cards in general
Sep 4, 2019, 8:58 pm
#567
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 17
I thought you could get rid of a few gift cards on Venmo every year. The last two times I tried it (today and about a month ago), with a $200 Visa GC issued by Sunrise Bank, Venmo told me I could not use this type of card. I've loaded an occasional GC to Venmo over the years, but none so far this year. Is it no longer possible to use a GC on Vemno, or is there something specifically problematic about Sunrise cards?
Sep 5, 2019, 12:18 pm
#568
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,528
Venmo rarely lets me add a card. I think there are limits other than the 4 card per 6 months rule.
Sep 16, 2019, 7:47 am
#569
Join Date: May 2009
Location: GLA
Posts: 1,214
I'm trying to add a Chase Business Preferred card to my Venmo account and it won't let me. Are these cards banned? This is my first and only Venmo account and this will be my first credit card. I've used the Venmo account a few times over the last few months to receive money, but I've never sent anything.
Oct 15, 2019, 12:05 pm
#570
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 7
Metabank VGC transaction declined
I just successfully added a $500 Metabank VGC into my Venmo account as normal. However, when I tried to transfer money from this card to my friend, an error "transaction declined" popped up. I tried different recipients and a smaller amount, neither succeed.
The balance of VGC is still $500 on the website.
Does anyone have same experience?
The balance of VGC is still $500 on the website.
Does anyone have same experience?