Cash App

Send, spend, save, and invest money easily with a mobile payment service.

by block · Expense Management

Executive Summary

Cash App is a comprehensive mobile payment service designed for individuals to manage their money digitally. It enables users to quickly send and receive money, making peer-to-peer transactions simple and instant. Beyond basic payments, Cash App offers a range of financial tools including a debit card (Cash App Card) for everyday spending, which comes with custom cash back offers and no hidden fees. The platform also empowers users to save money with no minimum balance requirements and provides investment opportunities. Users can buy and sell stocks with as little as $1, commission-free, and also trade Bitcoin. Cash App aims to be a versatile financial hub, allowing users to manage their funds, invest, and spend, all from a single mobile application.

Use Cases

  • Sending and receiving money instantly between friends and family.
  • Investing in stocks or Bitcoin with small amounts and no commission fees.
  • Saving money with a no-fee, no-minimum-balance savings account.
  • Using the Cash App Card for daily purchases, ATM withdrawals, and exclusive discounts.
  • Receiving direct deposits for paychecks or government benefits.

Features

Visibility

  • Real-time Transaction Alerts: Receive instant notifications for all spending and money movement.
  • Custom Cash App Card Designs: Personalize the physical Cash App debit card with unique designs.
  • Weekly Custom Cash Back Offers: Access personalized discounts and cash back rewards on everyday spending.

Intelligence

  • Fraud Detection Models: Utilizes Block's risk models to identify and prevent fraudulent transactions.
  • Personalized Spending Offers: Provides tailored discounts and offers based on user spending patterns.

Support

  • In-App Help Center: Access a comprehensive help section for troubleshooting and support within the application.

Technical Specifications

Deployment
SaaS
API Available
Yes

Pricing

Model
Freemium with transaction-based fees
Starting Price
Free to download and use basic features
Target Customer
Individuals,Consumers
Contract Type
No contract
Free Trial
No (no credit card required)

About block

Block, Inc. (formerly Square) is a technology company focused on financial services, building tools for merchants and consumers. Its ecosystem includes Square for point-of-sale and payment processing, Cash App for mobile payments and financial services, Afterpay for buy now, pay later, TIDAL for music streaming, Bitkey for bitcoin self-custody, Proto for decentralized bitcoin mining, and TBD for decentralized financial services.

Founded: 2009 · Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States · Employees: 1000+ · Public