Ask HN: How do you send money to friends?

In Canada, we have email money transfers. Every major bank supports this function. This acts as the main payment method for collecting money.

How do people in the United States and other countries do this? Do people actually use paypal, square up, and google wallet?

Venmo is getting really popular. I use Venmo on a weekly basis for any shared expenses with friends or co-workers in the Bay Area.

The reason for its quick traction is that if you hook up your checking account you can send money without any fees, and also because they give out referral bonuses for inviting others.

Paypal, Venmo and Chase QuickPay.

uk: bank transfer, instantaneous and free

If they are a friend, I meet up with them in person and give them cash.