Cash App and Apple Pay are two popular payment platforms that offer convenient and secure ways to pay for goods and services. Cash App allows users to send and receive money, as well as make purchases online and in stores with their Cash Card. Apple Pay allows users to make contactless payments using their iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.
In this quick guide, I’ll walk you through the straightforward steps to add Cash App to your Apple Pay wallet, making your payment experience smoother than ever.
What is Cash App?
Cash App is a mobile payment service that allows users to send and receive money, as well as make purchases online and in stores with their Cards. It is one of the most popular mobile payment platforms in the United States, with over 70 million active users.
This app is known for its ease of use and its low fees. It is free to send and receive money with other Cash App users, and there is no monthly fee for having an account.
Benefits of adding Cash App to Apple Pay
- Convenience: You can make contactless payments with your iPhone or iPad, without having to carry your physical Card.
- Security: Apple Pay uses Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate payments, which makes it one of the most secure mobile payment platforms available.
- Rewards: Cash App offers a variety of rewards programs, such as the Cash App Boost and Cash App Rewards. When you use your card with Apple Pay, you can earn rewards on all of your purchases.
How to Add Cash App Card to Apple Pay
To add Cash App Card to Apple Pay, you need to have a Cash App account and a physical Cash App card. Once you have both of those, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Cash app on your iPhone. Tap the “Card” tab from the bottom menu.
Step 2: To add the card to Apple Pay, find and tap “Add Card to Apple Pay.” If you Can’t find it: Tap the top right corner, select “Support,” and then search for “Apple Pay.”
Step 3: Once you Add a Card, check your card information. If it’s correct, tap “Next” in the upper right corner.
Step 4: Agree to any terms shown.
Step 5: Your Cash App card is now in your Apple Wallet. You can set it as your main card if you want.
Step 6: A message will tell you the card is in Apple Pay. Use the same PIN you use in the App. tap “Done.”
Once your Card has been added to Apple Pay, you can use it to make contactless payments at any store that accepts Apple Pay. You can also use it to make online and in-app purchases.
Note: You can lock your Cash App card in the app if you ever lose it for extra safety.
How to Use Cash App with Apple Pay
Once your Cash Card has been added to Apple Wallet, you can use it to make payments at any merchant that accepts Apple Pay. To do this:
- To make a payment with Cash App using Apple Pay, double-click the side button on your iPhone or iPad.
- Glance at your phone to authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID.
- Hold your phone near the contactless payment terminal.
- A checkmark will appear on your phone’s screen when the payment is complete.