The Cash App, by Square, is a peer-to-peer payment app, like Venmo, that allows you to pay friends and family directly, without having to exchange cash or even be in the same place. It also allows you to keep track of who owes you money and what for.
While the app was originally created for this simple purpose, it has since expanded, and allowed you to do things like get a Cash App debit card so you can treat your Cash App balance the same way you would treat your checking account balance.
Taking this capability even further, it is now possible to treat your Cash App like a checking account, by having your paycheck directly deposited into it. You can do this by finding your routing and account numbers associated with your account, and giving them to your employer.
Note that you can only do this if you've already ordered a Cash Card from the app. If you have not yet done that, you will not have a routing number attached to your account.
Here's how to find your Cash App routing number:
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How to find your Cash App routing number
1. Open the Cash App on your iPhone or Android.
2. Go to the "My Cash" tab by selecting the dollar symbol in the bottom-left corner.
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Tap the profile icon on your Cash App home screen to adjust your profile photo, Security Lock, and notification settings.
Access your Cash App account statements
Require a PIN or Touch ID to make payments from your Cash App.
Your Cash App and Cash Card PIN are the same.
Cash App lets you send up to $250 within any 7-day period and receive up to $1,000 within any 30-day period. You can increase these limits by verifying your identity using your full name, date of birth, and the last 4 digits of your SSN.
To receive a Cash Card, you will need to verify your account using your full name, date of birth, the last 4 digits of your SSN, and your mailing address.
We may request additional information if we are unable to verify your account using this information. You must be 18 or older to apply for a Cash Card.
Enable Direct Deposits to regularly and automatically deposit your paycheck to your Cash App using your account and routing number or by getting a direct deposit form.
To use your account and routing number:
- Tap the Money tab on your Cash App home screen
- Tap the routing and account number below your balance
- Use the options to copy your account and routing numbers
- Provide the account and routing number when prompted for a bank account during direct deposit setup
To get a direct deposit form:
- Tap the Money tab on your Cash App home screen
- Tap Direct Deposit
- Select Get Direct Deposit Form
- Fill out your employer information, the amount you would like to be deposited from each paycheck, and provide your signature
- Select Email Form and enter the recipient address before tapping send
Your completed direct deposit form can be viewed at any time by tapping Get Direct Deposit Form from the Money tab and selecting View Previous Form.