How To Transfer Money From Venmo To PayPal

Venmo and PayPal now work together, meaning you can directly (and of course, freely) transfer money from Venmo to PayPal and even the other way round.

All you'll need to do is enter the recipient's phone number they use on PayPal in the search field to send them money directly to their PayPal balance, and this innovative move was only possible after the discontinuation of Visa+ transactions for PayPal and Venmo back in February 2026.

How to Transfer Money from Venmo to PayPal

Before Visa partnered with PayPal and Venmo in April 2023, the most commonly used method for this transaction was the linked bank method, and it still works to this day.

Visa+ came in as one of the biggest mutual moves the two payment giants had made over the years, by letting users directly transfer money between the two apps after they've created a Visa+ payname on PayPal.

This Visa+ partnership was discontinued for PayPal and Venmo transactions as soon as PayPal realized how much easier it would be for users to cross-transfer money between Venmo and PayPal directly without the intervention of a third party.

So if you need to transfer money from Venmo to PayPal, you can take the following steps:

1. Open the Venmo app and go to the "Pay/Request" tab.
2. Use the Search bar to add the phone number of the PayPal account you want to send money to.
3. Enter an amount you want to send and add a note.
4. Finally, tap "Pay" to send the money to the PayPal account.

It shouldn't take long for you to receive your money after completing the transfer. PayPal estimates that the funds can take a maximum of up to 30 minutes to arrive in the other account, so you shouldn't wait for long.

Plus, there's typically no fee charged to transfer money between Venmo and PayPal, so this method is definitely the best to use.

How to Transfer Money from Venmo to PayPal Using a Linked Bank Account

Besides using the direct method to send money from Venmo to PayPal, you can still use the old linked bank method as an alternative, especially if the recipient does not show up after you search for their phone number on Venmo.

To do so:

1. Add Your Bank Account to Venmo

The first thing you'll want to do is to link your bank account to your Venmo account. If you have already done so, you can skip these steps; otherwise, here is how to add your bank account to Venmo.

• Open your Venmo app.
• Tap your profile or initials to go to the "Me" tab.
• Go to the "Wallet" section.
• Tap "Add a bank or card..." and then select "Bank".
• Select your preferred verification method.

2. Transfer Money from Venmo to Your Bank Account

The next thing you will have to do is withdraw funds from your Venmo account directly to your bank.

Venmo lets you transfer money to your bank account in two ways. You can transfer funds using the standard transfer option, which will take up to 3 business days, or using the instant transfer option, which will be done instantly.

You should keep in mind that the instant transfer will cost you a fee of 1.75% (with a minimum fee of $0.25 and a maximum fee of $15) of the total amount to be transferred.

3. Add Your Bank Account to PayPal

Next, you'll have to link the bank account to which you transferred funds from your Venmo account to your PayPal account. You can do this from the "Wallet" section of your PayPal account.

To add a bank account to PayPal:

1. Log in to your PayPal account.
2. Go to "Wallet."
3. Click "Link a bank."
4. Search for your bank or select it from the list.
5. You can link your bank instantly by entering your bank login details. If the instant option isn't available, enter your bank account details manually and click "Agree and Link."

4. Transfer Money from Bank Account to PayPal

Finally, the last thing to do is to transfer the money from your bank account (received from Venmo) to your PayPal.

It is more like adding funds to your PayPal balance from your bank account.

Here is how to do it.

1. On your PayPal dashboard, tap "Wallet".
2. Click "Transfer Money".
3. Click "Add money to your balance".
4. Select the bank you used to receive funds from Venmo and enter the amount you want to transfer.
5. Finally, tap "Add".

The transfer usually takes 3-5 business days to complete. It is free and can be done at any time. You'll receive an email once the transfer is complete.

How to Transfer Money from PayPal to Venmo

Just as it is with Venmo, you can directly transfer money from PayPal to Venmo by searching for the phone number linked to the Venmo account.

Final Thoughts

Venmo now works with PayPal directly for transfers. You can instantly transfer money from your Venmo account to any PayPal account by simply searching for the number the recipient uses on PayPal.

This is one of the biggest innovations these digital wallets have made possible, and it is only thanks to user feedback. This guide shows the steps you need to take to do this transfer directly or even indirectly (through a linked bank account) if, in case, you need an alternative.