<p><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/604a9eec9942cf001865dee4-2400/GettyImages-847740960.jpg" border="0" alt="friends at dinner looking at phones making payments" data-mce-source="Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images"></p><p></p><bi-shortcode id="summary-shortcode" data-type="summary-shortcode" class="mceNonEditable" contenteditable="false">Summary List Placement</bi-shortcode><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/venmo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Venmo</a> doesn't include the option to cancel a payment if you paid the wrong person or sent the wrong amount. </p><p>Without the ability to simply cancel a payment, all you can do is request your money back from the person, and hope they return it. If they don't return it, you can contact Venmo support, though Venmo doesn't guarantee you'll get your money back. </p><p>However, if you sent money to a phone number or email address without an active Venmo account, you can use the "Take back" option to retrieve your money. </p><p>Here's everything you need to know about getting your money back.</p><aside class="breakout-box headline-regular"><h2><strong>How to cancel a Venmo</strong> <strong>payment</strong></h2><p>To cancel a Venmo payment with the "Take back" option: <br><br></p><ol><li>Open the Venmo app on your device.</li><li><a href="http://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/196318/614286/10014'subId1=bitht_110619_cancel-a-venmo-payment&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fapple-iphone-11-64gb-black-verizon%2F6341340.p%3FskuId%3D6341340"></a> Tap the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner. There will be a small red dot if you have any notifications or incomplete payments.<br><br><img src="https://static6.businessinsider.com/image/604a8e77f196be0018beef8d-1125/venmo1.png" border="0" alt="venmo1" data-mce-source="Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider" data-mce-caption="Tap the three horizontal lines in the corner."></li><li>Tap "Incomplete" on the list of options. This is where you'll find unfinished payments you sent, indicated by a number in a red circle. ("Notifications" is where you'll find requests from friends asking you for money.)<br><br><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/604a8f0df196be0018beef8e-1125/venmo3.png" border="0" alt="venmo3" data-mce-source="Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider" data-mce-caption="Go to &quotIncomplete.&quot"></li><li>On the Incomplete page, you'll find two tabs: "Requests" and "Payments." Tap "Payments."<br><br><img src="https://static6.businessinsider.com/image/604a9004f196be0018beef94-1125/venmo4.png" border="0" alt="venmo4" data-mce-source="Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider" data-mce-caption="Go to the &quotPayments&quot tab."></li><li>You should see the payment you sent, including the phone number or email, your message, and the dollar amount. If they have not created an account, you can tap "Take back" next to the payment.<br><br><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/604a9083f196be0018beef99-1225/venmo5.png" border="0" alt="venmo5" data-mce-source="Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider" data-mce-caption="Select &quotTake back&quot underneath the payment details."></li><li>Once this is tapped, the payment will turn gray and display the message, "You canceled this request." When you click back to your Venmo homepage or open the app again, the payment will have disappeared and the funds sent to the inactive user will not be taken out of your linked bank account.<br><br><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular"><p><strong>Quick tip:</strong> The best way to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-find-someone-on-venmo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">look up a person directly on Venmo</a> is by phone number or email, which ensures you won't send money to the wrong person. You can also scan the user's Venmo QR code if they send it to you via text or show it to you in person. </p></aside></li></ol></aside><aside class="breakout-box headline-regular"><h2><strong>How to send a Venmo request if you paid the wrong person</strong></h2><p>Another common mistake is sending the payment to the wrong person. This happens often, since many people have similar usernamesespecially those automated by Venmo when setting up an account. </p><p>Unfortunately, once you send a payment, the funds are automatically added to that user's account (they are then able to transfer that money to their linked bank account). In this case, the best option is to request the money back before contacting the Venmo support system directly. </p><p>Here's how to do it: </p><ol><li>Open your Venmo app.</li><li>On the Venmo home screen, tap the blue "Pay or Request" button at the bottom.<br><br><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/604a9c0ef196be0018beefe3-1125/venmoz.png" border="0" alt="venmoz" data-mce-source="Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider" data-mce-caption="Tap &quotPay or Request&quot at the bottom of the page."></li><li>Type the username of the person who you accidentally sent the payment to.</li><li>Enter the same dollar amount you accidentally sent.</li><li><a href="https://help.venmo.com/hc/en-us/articles/209681208" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Venmo suggests</a> adding a note explaining how or why you accidentally sent a payment to the wrong person. </li><li>Press "Request" instead of "Pay."<br><br><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/604a9cb1f196be0018beefe7-1125/venmoz2.png" border="0" alt="venmoz2" data-mce-source="Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider" data-mce-caption="After entering the payment information, select &quotRequest.&quot"></li><li>You will be prompted with a green message at the bottom of the screen to confirm your request. Tap to confirm.<br><br></li></ol><p>If you don't receive the money right away, you can send the person a reminder: <br><br></p><ol><li>Tap the three bars in the upper-right corner.</li><li>Tap "Incomplete."</li><li>In the "Requests" section, you'll find any unfulfilled requests. Tap the blue "Remind" button underneath the request. Once tapped, this will change to a gray message that says "Reminded."<br><br><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/604a9d209942cf001865dee0-1256/venmoz3.png" border="0" alt="venmoz3" data-mce-source="Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider" data-mce-caption="Select &quotRemind&quot under the request information."></li></ol></aside><aside class="breakout-box headline-regular"><h2><strong>How to contact Venmo if your payment is not returned</strong></h2><p>If you still don't receive the money, you can then <a href="https://help.venmo.com/hc/en-us/articles/219497368-Contact-Us" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contact Venmo for support</a>, though Venmo <a href="https://help.venmo.com/hc/en-us/articles/209681208-I-paid-the-wrong-person-" target="_blank" rel="noopener">does not guarantee</a> that your money will be returned.<br><br></p><ol><li>To contact Venmo, tap the three horizontal bars in the upper-right corner.</li><li>Select "Get help" from the list of options. It should be the choice on the bottom next to the question mark.<br><br><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/604aa0f2f196be0018beeff7-1125/venmoz4.png" border="0" alt="venmoz4" data-mce-source="Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider" data-mce-caption="Select &quotGet help&quot at the bottom."></li><li>Tap "Contact Us," and then select "Email Us" or "Chat with Us" to connect with someone from Venmo. You can also select "Check Our Hours" to find a phone number to call. <br><br><img src="https://static2.businessinsider.com/image/604aa146f196be0018beeff9-1125/venmoz5.png" border="0" alt="venmoz5" data-mce-source="Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider" data-mce-caption="Choose how you'd like to contact Venmo support."></li></ol><aside class="quick-tip headline-regular"><p><strong>Quick tip:</strong> <a href="https://help.venmo.com/hc/en-us/articles/209681208-I-paid-the-wrong-person-" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Venmo recommends</a> having the payment informationthe payment amount, the payment date, and the username of the person you mistakenly paidon hand to expedite the process. 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