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Cash App

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Value score / 100 Worth paying? No Skip it

Cash App is a convenient tool for quick money transfers and managing finances, especially for younger users, but its frequent account deactivations, poor customer service, and issues with accessing funds make it a risky choice for primary banking.

Free to download seen up to $6000 4.8★ lifetime (8,517,185) since 2013

Cash App is widely used for easy money transfers and offers features for saving and managing funds, including options for kids. However, many users report significant issues with sudden account deactivations, difficulty accessing their money, and unhelpful customer service, which severely impacts its reliability and value.

Free vs paid

The app is free to download and use for basic money transfers, saving, and getting a debit card R4R7R33R47. There are no explicit paid tiers or subscriptions mentioned in the reviews. However, some users report unexpected charges for deposits that used to be free R162 and issues with micro-transactions from unknown companies R74. The in-app purchases listed on the product page, ranging from $0.01 to $6000, are not clearly explained by user reviews, but some users mention borrowing money through the app R10R57.

Value complaints

  • The app has started charging for deposits that were previously free, even for users with 'green status'.R162
  • Users report micro-transactions from unknown companies appearing in their accounts.R74
  • Some users who borrowed money through the app claim Cash App takes funds without permission.R10

Where it delivers

  • Cash App is seen as a great alternative to traditional banking, offering direct deposit and perks.R57R84
  • It is easy and fast for sending and receiving money.R2R25R26R30
  • The app helps users save money and spend more wisely.R4R7R37R43
  • It's considered a good tool for teaching kids to manage money and budget safely.R20R33R43R47
  • Users appreciate the convenience of the Cash App card.R39R87
Worth paying if

It is not clear what specific features require payment, as the app is generally described as free for its core functionalities. If the 'borrow money' feature R10R57 is considered a paid aspect, it might be worth it for those who need access to small loans, with one user mentioning a borrow limit of up to $200 R57.

Skip / stay free if

You should skip using Cash App if you rely on consistent access to your funds, as many users report accounts being locked or deactivated without clear reasons, preventing them from accessing their money for extended periods R1R5R12. Also, skip if you expect reliable customer support, as many reviews highlight unhelpful and unresponsive service, especially when dealing with scams or account issues R22R28R38R51.

Evidence note: The reviews heavily lean towards negative experiences, particularly regarding account deactivations and customer service issues, despite the high lifetime rating. There is limited information on specific paid features or clear pricing structures beyond general in-app purchases.

Frequently asked

Is Cash App reliable for holding my money?
Cash App's reliability for holding money is highly questionable, as many users report their accounts being suddenly deactivated or locked, preventing them from accessing their funds for months R1R5R12R19.
Does Cash App offer good customer support?
Based on user reviews, Cash App's customer support is widely criticized as unhelpful, unresponsive, and lacking empathy, often providing generic responses and failing to resolve issues like stolen money or account access problems R22R28R38R51.
Can children use Cash App?
Yes, Cash App is considered a good way for kids to manage money and save, with some users praising it as a safe platform for children to access their funds R20R33R43R47. However, there are complaints about age restrictions for sponsoring accounts .
Are there hidden fees or charges with Cash App?
Some users have reported unexpected charges, such as micro-transactions from unknown companies R74 and new charges for deposits that were previously free, even for established users R162.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R162] 1/5 · US Greedy app: They started charging money to deposit even if you have green status when it used to be free before today horrible greedy change
  2. [R74] 3/5 · US Micro transactions: Why are micro transactions from companies that i dont even know coming out of my account?
  3. [R10] 1/5 · US Scam company: Don’t use them. Especially if they let you borrow money. They take anything you get financially without permission without allowing other options so they just screw you on your bills.
  4. [R57] 5/5 · US Outstanding experience; save money, transfer money, borrow money!: I've been having the experience of a direct deposit bank customer, and it's great! Being treated to all the perks of a longtime customer has changed my experience with banking- I don't think I'll go back to old school banks. The best thing?! Being offered money to borrow. Like, over a hundred bucks. Most fintech will let you borr
  5. [R84] 5/5 · US Cash App: Great alternative to banking!
  6. [R2] 5/5 · US Activating my card: Fast and Easy
  7. [R25] 5/5 · US Jah: Quick and easy
  8. [R26] 5/5 · US The service is great: I’m impressed with how instant gratification is on this app
  9. [R30] 5/5 · US Fácil y rápido: 5
  10. [R4] 5/5 · US My card: I think Cash App is great because you save money and you can use it when you need it
  11. [R7] 5/5 · US Thank you: Thank u that I can spend money more wisely and more easily and save up
  12. [R37] 5/5 · US I like this newer cashapp: Cashapp is the best it’s ever been. Shout out to the little savings, they really help honestly.
  13. [R43] 5/5 · US Great for my young kids: They do save on here and spend wisely
  14. [R20] 5/5 · US Child benefits: It's I good way for kids with money
  15. [R33] 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!
  16. [R47] 5/5 · US Kid’s Account: Great way to teach kids how to manage a budget. Free and safe.
  17. [R39] 5/5 · US Card: Very convenient
  18. [R87] 5/5 · US Great: Great Card
  19. [R1] 1/5 · US Banned for false suspicion of fraud: Yep the title says it all I got banned/deactivated for false suspicion of fraud like come on I barely use cash app anymore so on to a better app I guess
  20. [R5] 1/5 · US Why have I been blocked?: I have always used it when traveling overseas so why am I blocked this time ?
  21. [R12] 1/5 · US Holding a customer’s money for months without resolving the issue is unacceptable. I have completely: Give my money back !!!!
  22. [R19] 1/5 · US Closed my account: Won’t let me take my money out for over 3 months now contract them multiple times a mouthing they can do
  23. [R22] 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
  24. [R28] 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
  25. [R38] 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
  26. [R51] 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

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