Send money!

Does this work? Can you simply announce your Venmo and Cashapp and rake in the wedding presents?

It’s everywhere. The shuttle driver who took us from long term airport parking to our departure terminal had QR codes for his Venmo, Cashapp, and Paypal. Clever man. Several of the passengers scanned them for his tip. After all, who carries cash?

Our local street-corner violinist has his Venmo on the small sign next to his instrument case.

We Venmo-ed money to our friend who watched our dog for us last weekend.

Churches have Venmo QR codes in their entryways for contributions.

A few folks supported my devotion-writing efforts last spring via Venmo.

If I was going to send a gift Erik and Noel’s way, I would at least want a piece of cake. In a similar vein, I’ll donate to a local kid’s sports team if they’ll wash my car, sell me a muffin, sing me a song. But not if you’re just standing there with a bucket (or Venmo sign) asking for cash.

So you don’t have to ask a stranger for money. Your Vemno or Cashapp can do that for you. Who knows? It just might pay off.