You might have unfrozen your Venmo account temporarily in order to transfer money or pay someone using the app. However, you might have frozen it again afterward. Maybe you’re just super cautious with your personal information, or maybe it’s because there are some things that need to be unfrozen for a limited amount of time only. In any case, if you have frozen your Venmo account, you won’t be able to transfer money from your bank account or make purchases using the app. This article will help you learn more about why and how you can unfreeze your Venmo account.
How To Unfreeze Venmo Account?
If you are unable to log in to your Venmo account, there are a few ways you can unfreeze it.
- If you have an email address associated with Venmo, log in to your account at venmo.com/myaccount. On the next screen, under “To Unfreeze Your Account”, enter your email address and click “Unfreeze Account”. You will then receive an email from Venmo with instructions on how to unfreeze your account.
- If you do not have an email address associated with Venmo or if you did not receive the email above, call (855) 882-3639, and one of our team members would be happy to assist you further.
- You can also visit a physical location at any participating CVS store and speak with a store associate about unfreezing your account using a Visa card or debit card (not cash) while still connected on the phone with us. Please note that this process is only available at CVS stores in New York City and Los Angeles only at this time and not all locations may be able to help unfreeze your account due to capacity limitations of their system; however, we will keep trying until we find an unfrozen location that can assist you with this process!
- If you are unable to call or visit a store in person and still need assistance, please call (855) 882-3639 and one of our team members would be happy to assist you further.
- If you have other payment options or questions, please feel free to contact us at (855) 882-3639.
- You can also visit a physical location at any participating CVS store and speak with a store associate about unfreezing your account using a Visa card or debit card while still connected on the phone with us. Please note that this process is only available at CVS stores in New York City and Los Angeles only at this time and not all locations may be able to help unfreeze your account due to capacity limitations of their system; however, we will keep trying until we find an unfrozen location that can assist you with this process!
- If you are unable to call or visit a store in person and still need assistance, please call (855) 882-3639 and one of our team members would be happy to assist you further.
Why Is Venmo Frozen?
If your Venmo account is frozen, you’ll see the following message on the app when you try to transfer money: “We’ve frozen this Venmo account because of security reasons.” This is done to ensure the safety of Venmo users, but you can unfreeze your account at any time. So, when you unfreeze your Venmo account, you’ll be able to transfer money and make purchases using the app as you normally do. However, you can only unfreeze your account if you have a verified bank account. If you don’t have a verified bank account, your Venmo account will be frozen automatically.
When Can’t You Unfreeze Your Venmo Account?
- You can’t unfreeze your Venmo account if you are under 18 years of age.
- If you have been blocked by a friend, we will not be able to unblock your account.
- If you have been blocked by a creditor, we will not be able to unblock your account.
- You can’t unfreeze the Venmo account of someone else if they have frozen it themselves.
- If you think that someone else has frozen your account, you should contact them in order to unfreeze it for them or ask their permission first before unfreezing it yourself on your behalf.
- You can’t unfreeze your Venmo account if the person that froze it has blocked you on Venmo.
- You can’t unfreeze your Venmo account if you have been locked out of your account or a device that is connected to your Venmo account.
- Your Venmo account will not be able to be unfrozen if it has been frozen by a government agency or law enforcement agency.
- If you have been hacked and your accounts have been frozen, we will not be able to unblock them until the hacker has been caught and the accounts are unfrozen by a court order or as part of an investigation.
- If you are unable to provide proof of identity, we will not be able to unblock your Venmo account for you.
What Are The Benefits Of A Venmo Account?
1. You can easily transfer money to anyone with a smartphone.
2. You can easily pay your friends and family through the app.
3. Venmo is secure. Your account is protected by all the advanced security measures that help to keep your money safe and secure.
4. Venmo has the best mobile payment system and user-friendly interface, which helps you send money easily, quickly, and securely in just one click!
5. Venmo also has a free app, which allows you to send money to your friends in multiple ways including text messages, email, desktop, or mobile websites!
6. You can save more than 40% of your transaction fee when you use Venmo!
7. You can also send money to your friends through PayPal, which is the payment service owned by eBay.
8. Venmo gives you more ways to pay: you can pay friends and family with a debit card, credit card, or even with a prepaid Visa or MasterCard gift card!
9. It’s easy to set up your account and get started saving money with Venmo’s free mobile app!
10. Venmo is a great way to split the check when dining out or splitting a bill at a friend’s place!
11. You can also send money to anyone who has an email address, like PayPal or Amazon Payments accounts!
12. Send money quickly through instant chat in the mobile app!
Conclusion
The best way to avoid having your Venmo account frozen is to be careful with your personal information. Don’t use public computers, don’t give out your login information to anyone, and don’t click on suspicious links. In addition, if you ever see any suspicious charges on your account, report them immediately. If you do have a frozen Venmo account and want to unfreeze it, make sure you follow the instructions carefully. Once your account is unblocked, you’ll be able to enjoy all of the features of the app again.
