Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

MichMan

(16,451 posts)

4. I'm not the one looking for an alternative

Reply to Alpeduez21 (Reply #3)

Sat Dec 6, 2025, 10:06 PM

Saturday

The OP gave no reason for not wanting to use PayPal. Just pointing out the Venmo was owned by PayPal in case there was a particular reason.

I have no issues with either and use both

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

quaint

4 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

What's the best alternative(s) to PayPal ? I expect none to be untainted, but who's the least among evils ? [View all] eppur_se_muova Saturday OP

I prefer Venmo. I use it for my business and it's pretty flawless. My wife likes apple pay. Alpeduez21 Saturday #1

PayPal owns Venmo MichMan Saturday #2

So don't use it. Alpeduez21 Saturday #3

I'm not the one looking for an alternative MichMan Saturday #4