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PSA: That "free" Venmo transfer cost me $25 last week

I sent $300 to my landlord via Venmo last Tuesday in NYC using the standard 1-3 day option, but it got held up and I got hit with a $25 overdraft fee from my bank. Double check your bank's policy on instant transfers before you rely on the free option, anyone else get burned by this?
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fox.derek
fox.derek9d agoTop Commenter
Link your bank account to Venmo and keep a buffer of $50-100 in there specifically for these delays. Learned that the hard way after the same thing happened with my rent money last winter.
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allen.charlie
Keeping a small buffer saved me too, it's a lifesaver.
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