Venmo Rolls Out Crypto Buying and Selling in App
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Venmo allows users in the U.S. (except Hawaii) to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin directly within the app.
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To buy Bitcoin on Venmo, users can use their Venmo balance, bank account, or debit card. Credit cards are not allowed for crypto purchases.
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There are weekly and yearly caps on how much crypto can be purchased through Venmo. The exchange rate determines how much Bitcoin is received.
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Fees for buying crypto on Venmo include a spread between market price and exchange rate, plus a transaction fee. Total fees are estimated around 0.50%.
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Cryptocurrency purchased on Venmo is limited to the app. It's not possible to transfer coins to external wallets or platforms.