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"You will earn 5% cashback on transactions made at your selected Merchant Group if you receive at least $500 in cumulative Direct Deposits during any calendar monthExcerpt from Venmo's User Agreement
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The clause states: “You will earn 5% cashback on transactions made at your selected Merchant Group if you receive at least $500 in cumulative Direct Deposits during any calendar month”
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