Venmo has revolutionized how we exchange moments and money since 2009, interweaving social connection with frictionless payment.
Though Venmo doesn't provide the kind of traditional gift cards, getting cash via Venmo behaves similarly to a digital Venmo gift card—providing instant funds with a touch of personality.
How to send a Venmo Gift card: Add emojis, notes, or inside jokes when transferring funds, turning payments into playful gestures.
Flexible Use: Recipients can spend gifted money instantly at millions of locations via the Venmo debit card, online checkout, or peer-to-peer payments.
No Balance Checks Needed: Funds go directly into their Venmo account, ready to split rent, cover coffee runs, or save for a rainy day.
Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or a “thanks for always spotting me” shoutout, Venmo gift cards (aka cash sends) are ideal for the friend who forgets cash, the roommate who handles bills, or the cousin who plans group trips. Quick, social, and always in sync with their vibe.
A selection of the most popular gift cards, tailored for you.
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Venmo can be picky with prepaid cards. Some Visa Gift Cards work, but many don’t. Here’s the drill: Open Venmo -> Tap the Hamburger icon -> “Wallet” -> “Add a Bank or Card.” Enter your card details, including the zip code tied to the card (not your current location!). If it declines, blame Venmo’s rules, not your card’s vibe.
Venmo usually blocks Vanilla cards. They’re like that friend who ghosts plans. Workaround? Use the Vanilla card for online shopping instead, or transfer the balance to your bank via PayPal (if your card allows).
Not directly, but you can Venmo a pal cash and say, “Hey, grab me a Target gift card?” Works best if they owe you lunch money.
Officially, Venmo doesn’t sell gift cards (insert eye roll here). But! Third-party heroes like Walmart, CVS, or online platforms like SendCredit.com often carry them.
Think of it like your card’s secret handshake. Use the zip code you registered the card with (often the one you used during activation). If you never set one? Try 00000 or your own zip. If it fails, Venmo’s just being stubborn.
This is like asking a cat to fetch. Most Vanilla cards won’t let you. Your best bet: Link the card to PayPal, send $$ to a trusted friend, then have them Venmo you back. Or just use the card for that late-night Amazon spree.
Think of it as cash’s cooler cousin—digitally delivered, instantly spendable, and perfect for the friend who’s always Venmo-begging for taco money.
Use it to split bills, send birthday love, or fund their late-night impulse buys (no judgment). Works anywhere Venmo’s accepted.
Venmo can be picky with prepaid cards. Some Visa Gift Cards work, but many don’t. Here’s the drill: Open Venmo -> Tap the Hamburger icon -> “Wallet” -> “Add a Bank or Card.” Enter your card details, including the zip code tied to the card (not your current location!). If it declines, blame Venmo’s rules, not your card’s vibe.
Think of it like your card’s secret handshake. Use the zip code you registered the card with (often the one you used during activation). If you never set one? Try 00000 or your own zip. If it fails, Venmo’s just being stubborn.
Venmo usually blocks Vanilla cards. They’re like that friend who ghosts plans. Workaround? Use the Vanilla card for online shopping instead, or transfer the balance to your bank via PayPal (if your card allows).
This is like asking a cat to fetch. Most Vanilla cards won’t let you. Your best bet: Link the card to PayPal, send $$ to a trusted friend, then have them Venmo you back. Or just use the card for that late-night Amazon spree.
Not directly, but you can Venmo a pal cash and say, “Hey, grab me a Target gift card?” Works best if they owe you lunch money.
Think of it as cash’s cooler cousin—digitally delivered, instantly spendable, and perfect for the friend who’s always Venmo-begging for taco money.
Use it to split bills, send birthday love, or fund their late-night impulse buys (no judgment). Works anywhere Venmo’s accepted.
Officially, Venmo doesn’t sell gift cards (insert eye roll here). But! Third-party heroes like Walmart, CVS, or online platforms like SendCredit.com often carry them.
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