So, youâre here to find out how to add money to Cash App.
We can help!
In this article, weâll show you:
- How to add money to Cash App
- How to add money to Cash App card
- How to add cash to Cash App at Walmart, Walgreens & other retailers
- How to add money to Cash App card at ATM
- How to transfer money from a bank to Cash App
Yes, you can easily add money or transfer money to and from Cash App or your Cash App card.
If youâre new to Cash App and havenât gotten the app yet, be sure to use our Cash App referral code guide to get the biggest bang for your buck when youâre just starting out.
Letâs take a look at how it works.
If you want to take it a step further and send money to someone, check out our how-to here.
How to Add Money to Cash App (Your Account)
You can add money to Cash App by linking a debit or credit card. You can also link your bank account to transfer funds into Cash App by linking the app with our partner, Square Payment Services (formerly known as Square Capital).
To add money to Cash App, youâll need:
- A supported debit or credit card thatâs already on file in your app settings
- Your mobile device running iOS 11+ and Android OS version of Oreo (Android OS version will be updated soon)
The steps to add money to your Cash App account are :
- Tap on the + icon at the bottom of your screen
- Select âAdd Moneyâ from the menu on the top
- Choose how you would like to add money (credit card, bank account) by selecting it and tapping continue
- Enter in either a debit or credit card number or you can also choose âbank transferâ if you would prefer to link an existing bank account
- Tap âNextâ. Theyâll ask for security info, such as PINs/passwords, before proceeding. If linking a bank account, youâll enter account details including routing number and bank name next.
If someone is sending you money, you can request money right from your app to make it seamless, too.
How to Load a Cash App Card (Debit Card)

Adding money to your Cash App card is super simple!
You can do this simply by adding money to your Cash App account, and those funds will be available to spend on your card as well.
Be sure to request your free Cash App card and activate it beforehand.
What Store Can I Load My Cash App Card?
You can add cash to your Cash App account at many retailers, including grocery stores, check cashers, and convenience stores.
Here is a list of our favorites:
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- CVS
- 7-Eleven
- Dollar General
- Rite Aid
- Family Dollar
- Speedway
To add cash to your Cash App account at Walmart, Walgreens, and other large retailers:
- Go to the cashier. Ask them to add funds to your Cash App card.
- Pay them in cash for the amount youâd like to add.
- Easy peasy, all done!
Yes, itâs really that simple đ
How to Add Money to Cash App Card at ATM
To add money to your Cash App card at an ATM, simply swipe your card in the machine, enter how much you want to add, and follow the prompts.
This method does carry a $2 fee with it, although you really canât put a price on convenience. [1]
Yes, itâs seriously that easy!
Thatâs kinda Cash Appâs thing: to be simple, quick & fuss-free (unlike most banks).
How to Transfer Money from a Bank to Cash App

To transfer money from a bank to your Cash App, you can verify your bank account and set up a direct deposit. [2]
Hereâs how:
- Log in to Cash App
- Tap on the âCash Cardâ option in the main menu, then tap âLink an Accountâ at the bottom of that screen
- Select which account you would like to link (e.g., checking)
- Enter your routing & account numbers when prompted
You should receive confirmation after linking your credit/debit card(s) and youâre good to go!
If you like this functionality, you should definitely check out whether you can qualify for Cash Appâs borrow feature, which works like a short-term loan and is super intuitive.
Is There a Fee to Load My Cash App Card?
Yes and no.
It really depends.
The fee will vary depending on the way youâre adding funds:
- $0 fee for loading with credit/debit cards or bank account transfers (if linked)
- $0.50 for cash loads at retail locations such as Walmart, CVS & Walgreens
Reminder also of the $500 max per day limit for funds added by direct deposit.
However, this limit does not apply if you are receiving government benefits and have already verified your identity using the document upload feature.
Alternative Ways to Load Your Cash App Card
There are alternative ways to load your Cash Card if youâd like to go that route.
What if you donât have a debit card?
Want to use cash?
Maybe PayPal?
Letâs see what these options look like.
Without Debit Card
To load your Cash Card without a debit card, you can verify your bank account through the app and go that route instead.
Hereâs how:
- Log in to Cash App
- Tap on the âCash Cardâ option in the main menu
- Tap âLink an Accountâ at the bottom of that screen
- Select which account you would like to link (e.g., checking)
- Enter your routing & account numbers when prompted
Now youâre all linked up with your bank account (no debit card necessary).
Using Cash
To load your Cash App card using cash, the process is a little bit different.
Youâll have to go to a store in-person to make the transaction.
For example, a Walmart, Walgreens, CVS or some other convenience store works great.
Hereâs how you do it:
- Go to the cashier. Ask them to add funds to your Cash App card
- Pay them in cash for the amount youâd like to load onto your account
Poof!
Youâre all done and ready to swipe away on that shiny new Cash Card of yours.
Without a Bank Account
What are your options to load your Cash App card without a bank account?
Here are some great options:
- Load with cash at a physical store
- Use PayPal
- Connect a debit card thatâs prepaid (not through a bank)
You can always use a combination of these methods also.
No need to pick just one!
From PayPal
You can load a Cash Card with PayPal?!!
You betcha đ
If you have a business or personal PayPal account, it can be linked up with Cash App so you can use it as another way to fund your Cash Card.
Hereâs how:
- Log in at paypal.com/cashapp
- Once logged into Paypal, tap âProfileâ then scroll down until you see âLinked Accountsâ, which is under âSettingsâ
- Tap Linked accounts
- Select either Personal Account or Business account (whichever you have)
- Enter your Cash App credentials and tap âAllowâ
Thatâs it!
Now, whenever you need to add funds to Cash App just go back into PayPal and select Add Money under Linked Accounts.
How to Check Balance After Loading Card
Need to know how to check your Cash Card balance after you finish loading your card?
Fortunately, itâs easy to do.
Here are the steps:
- Log in to Cash App
- Tap on the âCash Cardâ option in the main menu
- Swipe down and tap âCheck your balanceâ at the bottom of that screen
Now youâre all set!
You can check your balance anytime by swiping down then tapping âBalance.â
Donât worry about having a cash card either because there is no fee for checking balances with this handy app đ
How to Add a Bank Account
And what if I want to add a bank account to my Cash App so theyâre linked?
How do I do that?
Adding your bank account is very easy.
Here are the steps:
- Log in to Cash App
- Tap on the âCash Cardâ option in the main menu
- Tap âLink an Accountâ at the bottom of that screen
- Select which account you would like to link (e.g., checking)
- Enter your routing & account numbers when prompted
Itâs super simple, right!?!
Once linked up with a bank or other financial institution, you can easily set it as either primary or secondary for cash app reloads by going into settings under Linked Accounts and selecting how youâd like to use it.
If done correctly, this will be great because after all there is no fee for adding funds via direct deposit nor is there a fee for adding money with a debit card.
How to Add a Debit Card to Cash App
How to link a debit card to your Cash App account:
- Tap the âMy Cashâ tab (Cash App home screen; far-left bottom)
- Select â+ Add Credit Cardâ
- Enter your card number when prompted
All done!
FAQs
Can I Load More than $500?
Yes!! But, there is a daily limit. For security reasons, they donât allow their users to load more than $500 per day. So youâd have to spread that amount over multiple days.
Where Can I Load My Cash App Card?
You are able to load cash onto your Cash App account at the following stores:
- Walgreens
- Target
- Rite Aid
- Family Dollar
- Dollar General
- Dollar Tree
- CVS
- 7-Eleven
And many more!
How to Put Money on Cash App Card?
To add money to your Cash App account balance:
- Tap âBankingâ on your Cash App (home screen)
- Select âAdd Cashâ
- Enter the desired amount
- Tap âAddâ
- Confirm by using Touch ID or enter your PIN