Cash App allows you to transmit and receive cryptocurrency directly from your mobile device, making it a very quick and convenient method of doing so. Cash App, on the other hand, exclusively supports Bitcoin (BTC). It does not accept any other cryptocurrency, including BCH and BSV. Sending cryptocurrencies that are not supported will result in a loss of funds.

It may take up to 48 hours to verify your Cash App account. This only needs to be done once, and your transactions will be quick and straightforward from then on.

This article explains how the Cash App works, how to deposit bitcoin, how to send and receive bitcoin, on-chain transactions, and bitcoin sending limits.

How Cash App Work?

To begin with, you must register for a Cash App account. You can then proceed to fund your account. Simply search for “Cash App” in the App Store or Play Store to download it to your smartphone. Then Follow these steps to download the app and create an account:

1. Enter your mobile phone or email
2. A confirmation code will be sent to you
3. Enter this code on Cash App
4. Link your bank by entering a debit card number
5. Enter first and last name
6. Select a personal “$Cashtag” (a unique username for your account) 
7. At this point you can invite friends to use the app, or skip this step 

You can now add funds to your Cash App account after setting it up. To accomplish this, just:

1. Hit the home icon  at the bottom left of your screen
2. Tap “Add Cash”
3. Enter an amount and tap the “Add” button at the bottom (the funds will be pulled directly from the bank account you linked upon sign-up)
4. Confirm your name, date of birth, social security number and home address.

Once these details are complete, the funds will be added right away to your Cash App balance.

Who Can Buy Bitcoin on Cash App?

Users must meet specific requirements in order to purchase Bitcoin with the Cash App. First and foremost, they must be at least 18 years old. In addition, they must be the age of majority in their own state or older to utilise the program.

The individual must also be a US resident and use these services in the US. Finally, those who want to acquire Bitcoin with Cash App must be individuals rather than entities, implying that the service should only be used for personal purposes.

Cash App can be used to purchase Bitcoin in all 50 states. However, you may not always be able to remain anonymous. Certain transfers of government-issued currency or virtual currency necessitate the disclosure of personal information.

This information may include your name, phone number, address, email, taxpayer identification number, birth date, government identity number, and bank account information. You may also be required to provide information about your income and employment.

Is There a Fee For Purchasing Bitcoin Through Cash App?

When purchasing or selling Bitcoin on Cash App, you should be informed that you will be charged a fee. This cost will display on the trade confirmation before you complete the transaction. If you don’t agree with the charge, you can just refuse to proceed. 

During Bitcoin transactions, Cash App will charge two sorts of fees: one is a service fee, and the other is an additional cost depending on price fluctuation among exchanges in the United States.

How to Deposit Bitcoin

To begin, bitcoin withdrawals and deposits must be enabled. Bitcoin deposits up to $10,000 are permitted every seven days. It may take hours for transfers into or out of your Cash App to be validated on the blockchain, depending on network activity.

To add Bitcoin to your Cash App wallet:

1. Tap the Bitcoin tab on your Cash App home screen
2. Press Deposit Bitcoin
3. Scan, copy, or share your Cash App Bitcoin address with an external wallet
4. Confirm with your PIN or Touch ID

A third party can deposit Bitcoin into your account using your wallet address, which is a special address. After every successful deposit, your wallet’s address will update. Prior to transferring, make sure you have the most recent address.

To view your current Bitcoin wallet address:

1. Tap the Bitcoin tab on your Cash App home screen
2. Select View Bitcoin Address

Sending and Receiving Bitcoin

From the Cash App, you can instantly send bitcoin to any $Cashtag for no charge. Starting a Bitcoin transaction:

1. By tapping “BTC” or “USD” on your Cash App’s home screen, you can switch between USD and BTC.
2. From your home screen, type at least $1 and select Pay.
3. Enter the unique $Cashtag, current phone number, or email address of your receiver.
4. Tap Pay.

From the Bitcoin tab, you can send bitcoin as well. To do this:

1. On the home screen of the Cash App, select the Bitcoin tab.
2. click the Airplane button
3. Choose send bitcoins
4. Enter the amount  and the $Cashtag of the receiver.

The minimum amount per transaction to a $Cashtag is 0.00001 BTC or 1,000 sats (Satoshis).

On-Chain Transactions

Using the blockchain, you can transfer bitcoin to any wallet. To do this:

1. Tap the Bitcoin tab on your Cash App home screen
2. Tap the Airplane button
3. Choose send Bitcoin
4. Either tap the top left corner of the screen to access the QR code scanner or tap Send to enter the external wallet address manually
5. Tap wallet address to confirm
6. Tap Next
7. Select a withdrawal speed
8. Tap Confirm & Send to initiate your withdrawal.

For a withdrawal to be processed at the Standard withdrawal speed, you must withdraw at least 0.001 bitcoin. There is no minimum withdrawal amount for priority and rush withdrawals. Using the blockchain, you can also receive bitcoin from any wallet. To do this:

1. Tap the Bitcoin tab on your Cash App home screen
2. Tap the Airplane button
3. Choose deposit Bitcoin
4. Copy or share your Cash App Bitcoin address with an external wallet. You can also scan the QR code for the destination Bitcoin wallet address

Bitcoin Sending Limits

Sending Bitcoin has a few limits to be aware of.

• The minimum amount per transaction to a $Cashtag is 0.00001 BTC or 1,000 sats (Satoshis).
• Weekly sending limit: $7,500
• Weekly receiving limit: $7,500

Learn more here.