Cash App is a payment service operated through mobile, which allows the transfer of money from one person to another through mobile phones. Its owned by Square Inc. And is only operating in USA and UK.
A Debit card is a type of payment card that makes spending money from one’s account easy. It can be used to pay bills, use in-store and shop online.
How to open a CashApp account
You can easily open a CashApp account online by either using your personal computer or on your mobile phone by downloading the lasted version of Cash App on the Google play store or App store depending on your phone’s operating system.
Once the App is ready, you enter your email address in the space provided and you can also use your mobile number to get started.
After the account has been verified, you will be asked to provide a valid debit card to fund your account or a bank account to help you fund your account.
After that you type your full name, and the next thing is deciding on your $Cashtag, a unique username that people can use to send you money.
Then lastly you enter your zip code to complete your registration.
How to fund my cash app account
The use of a Debit card is a good and easy way of adding money to a Cash App account but it’s not the only way. Adding money to a Cash App can be done in different ways which do not involve the use of a debit card.
Some of these include:
Check DepositUnique Cash tagBank Account
Check Deposit:
Cash App allows Check deposits to the account. If an individual receives a paycheck, then the person can easily Deposit it in your Cash App account.
Steps to Deposit Paycheck to Cash App account:
Log in to your account and open the Check Deposit feature, by tapping on your balance in the bottom left corner of cash app. Scroll down and tap on the checks Deposit option. Enter the amount of dollars you would like to deposit, and it must be the amount of Check you want to deposit. Finally, take a picture of the front and back of the Check. Be sure the check is endorsed and also write “for deposit only” beneath your signature.
The capture will allow you to directly deposit the cash into your account.
Unique Cash tag:
When you open a Cash App account you receive a unique username which starts with $Cashtag with some other characters, this Cashtags can also be used to receive money from other people and to send money to other people.
Steps in using the unique chashtag to Deposit money into your account:
Login to your Cash App account. Navigate to the dollar sign tab ‘$’. Input the amount of money you’re requesting. Enter the Email, $Cashtag, and mobile number of the person you’re requesting the Cash from. Click request.
Bank Account:
You need to have an open and operating bank account, and if you don’t have one, it shouldn’t be a problem too. There are a lot of online banks which are very much easy to open and you can use also. You just have to download the bank app, create an account and you’re all set.
You can link your personal bank account to your Cash App to add money to your account.
Steps in linking your Bank account to Cash App:
Tap the bank Tab on your screen. Select link. Choose your Bank. Follow the prompts.
Steps in adding Cash to your Cash App after linking your Bank account:
Tap the bank Tab on your screen. Select add Cash. Enter the amount. Tap Add. Confirm the transaction using your fingerprint or your pin.
Conclusion
Cash App is a digital payment wallet that allows the transfer of funds from one person to another. It is only allowed in the United States of America and the United Kingdom. You can easily open a Cash App account using a mobile phone or smartphone. You can easily add funds to your Cash App account using your Unique Cashtag, paycheck deposit, Bank account e.t.c.
Can I link any bank to my Cash App account?
Answer: Yes, as long as it is part of the list of banks acceptable by the App.
Will I create my Cash tag myself?
Answer: Yes, you get to choose and decide on your Cash tag yourself immediately you create an account.
