Does Venmo work in Canada? (all you must know)
Venmo is a popular app for sending and receiving money to people you know. It’s fast and convenient, so many people often wonder if it’s available outside the US, such as in Canada.
So if you live in or are traveling in Canada, can you use Venmo? I’ve done research on this topic and here’s everything I found!
Will Venmo work in Canada in 2022?
Since Venmo is only available in the US, you won’t be able to log in or use Venmo in Canada in 2022. Even if your account is associated with your U.S. residence and phone number, if you are traveling abroad in Canada. Also, the Venmo app will not work if you are using a VPN.
While Venmo isn’t available in Canada, there are still ways to send money domestically or from the US to someone in Canada, so keep reading to learn more!
Which cash apps are valid in Canada?
Even if you can’t use Venmo in Canada, there are still plenty of money transfer apps available.
These include Wealthsimple Cash, Apple Pay Canada, PayPal Canada, Google Pay Canada, Samsung Pay Canada and Wise.
Sending and receiving money in Canada is a breeze once you find the app that’s right for you.
(Remember, the Cash App isn’t available in Canada either.)
Does Canada have Alipay?
One of the benefits of PayPal is that it can be used in many countries, including Canada.
PayPal is actually the parent company of Venmo, but PayPal is used much more widely.
Registering PayPal in Canada is very similar to registering in the US. Just download the official app or visit paypal.com/ca/home.
Why is Venmo only in the US?
Venmo was first created in the US in 2009 and has only been supported within the US since then.
The Venmo app and website platform will not work if you are outside the United States.
This may be because it operates under some U.S. law or regulation that has nothing to do with elsewhere, although that remains unclear.
However, there are many other money transfer apps around the world, so you should be able to find one that works for you.
What’s the best way to send money from the US to Canada?
Currently, the best and fastest services to send money to Canadians from the US are Currencyfair and Wise.
With Wise, you can send bank transfers, direct bank payments, or debit or credit card payments.
Currencyfair only sends money in the form of bank transfers. While this is the best deal, transfers take three to four days, while Wise transfers in just two days.
Additionally, you can transfer money from the US to Canada using Instarem, xe, WorldRemit, xend>pay, xoom (via PayPal) and Bank of America.
Can I use my Venmo debit card in Canada?
Since Venmo is only available within the US, you can’t use a debit card in Canada even if you have a physical card. This also applies to Venmo credit cards.
Can I use Venmo if I’m traveling in Canada?
If you are a US resident with a Venmo account but are traveling in Canada, you will not be able to log in or use your Venmo account.
This is because Venmo is not supported outside the US. Also, you should make sure you are not using a VPN as this may prevent Venmo from working properly.
So if you need to send money abroad, you should check out other money transfer apps like PayPal.
To learn more, you can also check out our posts on how Venmo makes money, why my Venmo isn’t working, and why I can’t send money from Venmo.
in conclusion
Venmo is only supported in the US, so you won’t be able to use it in Canada. If you’re a US resident and you have Venmo installed on your phone, you still won’t be able to use it while traveling in Canada.
If you need a quick way to transfer money within Canada, you can try PayPal, Wise, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay or Wealthsimple Cash.
