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Cash App alternatives

Cash App users often seek alternatives due to poor customer service, account deactivations, and issues with money transfers. Alternatives like Venmo, Apple Wallet, PayPal, Chime®, and Dave offer different strengths, from social payments to early direct deposits and cash advances.

Why users look for alternatives to Cash App

The alternatives

Venmo
4.8★ · 15,466,936 ratings · Free

Venmo is a popular app for sending and receiving money, with some users finding it easy to use . It also offers teen accounts R55.

Better for: Venmo is better for users who prioritize easy social payments, including those with teens who need an account R55. However, some users report issues with frozen accounts, unexplained problems sending money, and poor customer service R51R58R60.

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Apple Wallet
4.8★ · 7,239,882 ratings · Free

Apple Wallet allows users to manage cards and send money to family and friends R69. It is described as easy to use for new users .

Better for: Apple Wallet is better for Apple users who want a simple way to manage their cards and send money within the Apple ecosystem R69. However, some users find its functionality limited, wish for budgeting tools, or report issues with receiving Apple Pay or identity verification .

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PayPal
4.8★ · 6,298,622 ratings · Free

PayPal is a widely recognized platform for online payments, receiving paychecks, and saving money .

Better for: PayPal is better for users who need a robust platform for online transactions and receiving paychecks . Some users appreciate its reliability . However, recent updates have caused issues for some, including difficulty moving money, slow cashback, and login problems R84. Customer support is also a point of concern for some users R81.

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Chime®
4.8★ · 1,518,324 ratings · Free

Chime® offers online banking with benefits like early direct deposits (two days early), interest on savings, and a credit builder card to help improve credit R94. Users find it easy to use and appreciate the availability of ATMs .

Better for: Chime® is better for users looking for an online banking solution with features that help build credit and provide early access to paychecks R94. It's also suitable for those who value easy setup and accessible ATM locations . However, some users report issues with money being taken secretly, scams, and unhelpful support when dealing with fraud R93R96.

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Dave
4.8★ · 856,894 ratings · Free

Dave provides cash advances and helps users stay on time with payments R108.

Better for: Dave is better for users who occasionally need a cash advance to bridge gaps until their next paycheck R108. However, users report issues with unexpected changes to routing numbers, unauthorized money withdrawals, and poor customer service R107R110. Some also experience their advance limits being reduced without clear reason .

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Stick with Cash App if

Users should stick with Cash App if they value its quick and easy money transfers , especially for managing money for children R2R20R36R42, and if they find its interface manageable after initial learning .

Evidence note: All alternatives have sufficient review evidence.

Frequently asked

Why do people stop using Cash App?
People stop using Cash App primarily due to poor customer service, unexpected account deactivations without clear reasons, and issues with money being stolen or difficulties with refunds R1R4R10R23.
Is Cash App good for kids?
Yes, Cash App is considered a good way for kids to manage money and learn budgeting, with many users finding it useful for their children R2R20R36R42.
Does Cash App have good customer service?
Based on user reviews, Cash App's customer service is generally perceived as unhelpful, with agents providing generic responses and failing to resolve issues like scams or account access problems R1R10R15R23.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Cash App 1/5 · US scummy practices: response to developer response: no thanks, i will not be reaching out for “help”. you people literally will just tell me the same thing. i went through four different support agents, and NONE of them had empathy, or even attempted to understand the situation, sending the same exact copy and paste responses. thanks for stabbing me in the back, though. :) will take my business else
  2. [R10] Cash App 1/5 · US Doesn’t want to help with scams that STILL obviously happen..: I’m having a issue with money I sent to a mechanic who isn’t following through, as it was a pre payment for a part, my point in contacting after feeling distrust and using you guys REFUND service is like I’m clicking a brick wall, where you guys don’t even want to help or investigate it, and it takes 10 days. At that point the moneys
  3. [R15] Cash App 1/5 · US Account issue: I was not able to access my old account and was ensured by customer service workers of fixing my account and transferring the information to the new account that they had me create but failed to do so. The technician specialist told to call in an hour was not available to fix this problem. Poor customer service support. Rate: 0 stars
  4. [R23] Cash App 1/5 · US Customer service is UNHELPFUL: They suspended my account randomly for “address verification” and after verifying my address and identity the suspension was not lifted it’s been a week and I haven’t heard anything back customer service was UNHELPFUL if I could give negative stars I would
  5. [R21] Cash App 1/5 · US Sacam: I have 500 dollars in my account still there but they log me out I can’t even open the app or log in to
  6. [R25] Cash App 1/5 · US Deactivated account: I am extremely disappointed with Cash App. My account was unexpectedly activated after more than five years of using the service with no prior warning or explanation on a vague statement that my account was suspected of fraud, gambling or other prohibited activities. I do not gamble and I have never committed fraud. My personal bank account has been linked to my Cash App accou
  7. [R27] Cash App 1/5 · US False deactivation: My account got deactivated for literally no reason while I was asleep and I’m still confused until this day
  8. [R31] Cash App 1/5 · US Deactivate: Cash App deactivated my account saying I went against their policy but didn’t tell me what I did to go against their policy
  9. [R4] Cash App 1/5 · US Stole $300: So my boyfriend bought $300 worth of bitcoin on Cash App and whenever he contacted support for it they withdrew $241 from my bitcoin. I contacted support again after and they have no clue where that money went.
  10. [R7] Cash App 1/5 · US Horrible experience: Will take your money do not use
  11. [R13] Cash App 1/5 · US Balances: I seriously wish anyone reading this look me up!! Cash App it self I feel like is stealing money out of my account it’s small but honestly I figured if they are doing this to so many people it makes a big difference and they should not get away with this no matter how miner we need to get together and call them out on this!! If anyone odd hanging these same issues please get in touch wit
  12. [R39] Cash App 1/5 · US Scam: Don’t use they’ll never refund your money when you get scammed get a real bank account this app is trash
  13. [R3] Cash App 3/5 · US Didn’t get my card for the 5 time: .
  14. [R19] Cash App 2/5 · US App is a little wonky: I never received the cash app card in a month.
  15. [R17] Cash App 1/5 · US Want work: App want restart and keeps going to black screen
  16. [R22] Cash App 5/5 · US Very good: This is the only money app i used and it’s amazing!!! Problem is. I tried to make a new account in case of something and then i couldn’t get back to the log in screen. It kept me at the set age date screen instead. If you can. Please fix this cash app
  17. [R37] Cash App 2/5 · US Issue: Cash App is a good app and all but it has some problems where it can freeze you’re money making it seem like you can still spend it when there is actually nothing in you’re bank and making you pay back this money and, im dealing with this right now and I would like for this issue to be called out more saying I can’t even download or update my apps and this issue has been with me for over 3
  18. [R41] Cash App 1/5 · US How did I get suspended even if I can’t UPDATE THE DAMN APP ON MY PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: I got suspended for “fraudulent actions”, what fraudulent action have I done on cash app cause I just buy things. Also I can’t access the damn app since I gotta update it but it would let me cause it’s iOS 17 and you know that any old IPhone like an IPhone 7 that I have can’t update past 15 or more. Cashapp, ple
  19. [R51] Venmo 2/5 · US They steal your money: Several times I used Venmo for a transaction and the money is taken from the account and then a week later they freeze your account because there is “an issue wuth the transaction” and you have to pay more money. I called for a resolution and was given the run around. This has happened 3x! And I finally closed this scam Venmo account
  20. [R55] Venmo 5/5 · US Love it: The teen account work well
  21. [R58] Venmo 1/5 · US Unexplained Problem!: Unbelievable! Could no longer send money worth the carted on file. Took an hour on the phone after a useless day of trying. Had to cancel and sign up again- and once again it is not working.
  22. [R60] Venmo 1/5 · US Worst Service: Do NOT use this app. Customer service is absolutely terrible. I’ve had this account for years with no issues, and now suddenly it’s frozen for no valid reason. They tell you to call support, which gets you nowhere, just to hear “your account has been escalated, check your email in 3, 5 days.” Really? It didn’t take 3, 5 days to take my money, but now I have to wait to get access to it
  23. [R65] Apple Wallet 1/5 · US Social Security and Date of Birth: Wires, Apple Cash, asking for my Social Security number, and date of birth just to receive money
  24. [R67] Apple Wallet 3/5 · US Chilupa: Do not like the fact that once u buy something the merchant can keep purchasing w/out consent
  25. [R68] Apple Wallet 2/5 · US Order details and tracking number.: It would be nice to provide order number and tracking. Also I did not get order details in email as well.
  26. [R69] Apple Wallet 5/5 · US Best thing ever: I love how Apple wallet allow me to help family and friends when in need.
  27. [R79] PayPal 2/5 · US “Default”: Wish there was a way to make your “default” name and address the default. This purchase, current business name and street address from 20 years ago. Different purchase 5 mins later, actual name, address from 10yrs ago. Next purchase, old business name, current address.
  28. [R81] PayPal 3/5 · US PayPal: I find PayPal very unhelpful I have moved to another country and need to either change or open a new PayPal account not really sure what to do because no one from PayPal will assist me
  29. [R82] PayPal 1/5 · US Esa mierda de PayPal no sirves son estafadores él tiene mi dinero tenido esa mierda. Maldito PayPal: Ojalá y se mueran todos por estafadores ladrona, azaroso, no pueden tener mi cuarto retenido quiero mi dinero, pues si mi cuenta está suspendida deme mi dinero, coñazo, maldita, sea, le voy a poner una demanda
  30. [R84] PayPal 3/5 · US Issues since last update: Never had a problem with this app until the latest update. Now I’m rarely able to move money around and it takes forever to get my Cash back points. The app won’t let my husband and I send money to each other and I still have points pending from almost a month ago. I hope this gets fixed soon 😕
  31. [R93] Chime® 1/5 · US Trash: Stick to a real bank. Chime does not help you when people take your money
  32. [R94] Chime® 5/5 · US Rating: Excellent app for banking great way to make interest on your savings!! Also two day early deposit is AMAZING!!! Another thing the credit builder card is helpful for people like me who ruined their own credit. You have the chance to build it back up! Very reliable best online banking app!!
  33. [R95] Chime® 3/5 · US Decent banking app: Pretty good but not the best. It’ll get the job done for most of us although there are some concerning aspects of this app which should be addressed. For example, this new chime card thing takes both your previous cards and combines them into 1. So then, if you had previous billing arrangements set up with the original credit builder card - it has to be setup again otherwise
  34. [R96] Chime® 1/5 · US Scam: If I can give chime a zero I would … chime been taking money out my account secretly! They were about to take 186 dollars out of my account from “SAMS club” mind you I do not have a SAMS club card! Then they been taking 10 dollars a week from a game I do not even play. I’ve been with chime for 2 years and I have never had this problem until now chime get yall stuff together!!!
  35. [R107] Dave 1/5 · US What a joke.: They somehow changed my routing number and bank info at my JOB! thus my paycheck went to them! I’ve been freaking out for hours. Called customer service and they told me pretty much “too bad, we can’t cover the transfer fee”. Pos excuse. How did they even change where I get paid? This has never happened to me before with an app. INSANE!
  36. [R108] Dave 5/5 · US Stay on time: Love it as long as you pay back, Dave has got your back!! Fast and easy to use App!! I love it
  37. [R109] Dave 3/5 · US Review: Repayment takes to long Ok
  38. [R110] Dave 1/5 · US Cannot reimburse: Dave took over $460 from my account leaving me at $0 balance because they adjusted my pay date without my consent and refuse to reimburse me.
  39. [R2] Cash App 5/5 · US Child benefits: It's I good way for kids with money
  40. [R20] Cash App 5/5 · US Amazing app: I love the way this app allows you to safely&securely manage and access your money aswell as the way it allows you to sync it to other banks or platforms!I love how it makes cash app a safe place to give your children a way to access their money aswell!
  41. [R36] Cash App 5/5 · US Great for my young kids: They do save on here and spend wisely
  42. [R42] Cash App 5/5 · US Kid’s Account: Great way to teach kids how to manage a budget. Free and safe.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store