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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 28, 2024 0:57:52 GMT
To be honest, I don't even know what Venmo is. We don't have it in Australia. Most of the time we would just do an EFT transaction to the other person's bank account, no app required. If I'm sending money to my son or other young people, I use PayID to pay it to their phone number (which is basically just another EFT transaction. I actually prefer PayID, but most people my generation don't have it yet. And checks / cheques are not a thing here. But let's not get into that discussion again!   It’s an app like Wise where you can send money to another. Zelle is a bit like using EFT or IBAN numbers (EU), but it seems to be slow to gain in popularity and it’s as easy to use. My kids seem to prefer using an app. Heehee, I also don't know what Wise or Zelle is, we don't have them either!  But I understand what they do. I don't quite know why people need to use an app, instead of just transferring to the person's account. |
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Post by cmpeter on Aug 28, 2024 1:16:08 GMT
As long as they acknowledge the gift, I have no issues gifting via Venmo, off a registry or sending a check. To me it’s all the same.
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 28, 2024 1:49:11 GMT
I don't quite know why people need to use an app, instead of just transferring to the person's account. I suspect the Australian banking system is set up similar to the Canadian as we can do etransfers there so easily within/between banks/credit unions using a phone number or email. The US system is set up differently and basically can't accommodate instantaneous money transfers requiring a secondary step, giving rise to a bunch of apps. |
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 28, 2024 1:50:20 GMT
Ah right, that explains it. Thanks bc2ca. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 28, 2024 4:26:45 GMT
It’s an app like Wise where you can send money to another. Zelle is a bit like using EFT or IBAN numbers (EU), but it seems to be slow to gain in popularity and it’s as easy to use. My kids seem to prefer using an app. Heehee, I also don't know what Wise or Zelle is, we don't have them either! But I understand what they do. I don't quite know why people need to use an app, instead of just transferring to the person's account. Because the banking mafia has a stranglehold on us. |
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Post by julieinsweden on Aug 28, 2024 8:33:50 GMT
I'm in the "I think it's a good thing" camp. When we got married 18 years ago, after living together for 10 years, we really did not need more stuff. I wish cash was more common then.
Electronic money transfers is safer. Soooo muuuucccch easier for me. And they can actually collect up money for what they actually want....whether that is a new couch or a honeymoon. Rather than posh glasses that might get used twice a year.
I've probably got another 15 to 20 years before the next round of weddings will happen......if they happen....here in Sweden it is very common to just live together. There is even a word for it - sambo. But when they do.....I'll be sending money.
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Post by iowgirl on Aug 28, 2024 12:06:02 GMT
What got me was only a invitation to the reception.. I've always thought the actual wedding is what it is all about. . That's my dream invite! We very seldom get to the actual ceremony for a wedding. They are usually mid afternoon, and for us to get anywhere by 5 is an outright miracle. 6 is tough, but more doable. So I love it when they either just invite to the reception or give a time when the reception starts. I have seen several bachelorette parties where the bride is wearing her Venmo and I can’t help but think that might be an invitation for hacking but I’m kinda old & not positive how Venmo works so I’m not sure. ( my bank uses Zelle ) But I just think it’s weird as these are not parties I’ve been invited to just things I’ve seen out & about a wineries or Atlantic City. Do random people they never met really just Venmo them money? I love seeing a Venmo for bachelorette parties. Around here the chances are good that I will either know the bride and/or groom or someone in their family - so it is always fun to shoot them a few bucks for a drink. |
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Post by jill8909 on Aug 28, 2024 12:40:50 GMT
Rude and tacky to even hint at the thought of a gift.
100% there will be no thank you either.
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Post by peppermintpatty on Aug 28, 2024 13:12:05 GMT
I would rather give money to the couple so they can use it for whatever they want. Honeymoon, wedding, household stuff. What I don't want to do is give an actual physical gift that will most likely sit in their house for years, collect dust and then get donated or sold.
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But I understand what they do. I don't quite know why people need to use an app, instead of just transferring to the person's account. 
