Can I use Apple Pay for Cash App?

Yes, Apple Pay works with Cash App and you can link your Cash App card to Apple Pay, just as you can link your Apple Cash to Cash App.

How can I get cash from Apple Pay?

You can easily get cash from Apple Pay by withdrawing your funds to your linked bank account or debit card

How To Transfer Money From Apple Pay To Cash App (Latest Update)

Q: How long does it take to transfer money from Apple Pay to Cash App card?

Apple Pay transfers to debit cards like the Cash App card are usually instant, and you'll receive the money within minutes.

Looking to transfer money from Apple Pay to Cash App?

For sure, Apple Pay works with Cash App. However, this partnership does not let you directly transfer funds from Apple Pay to Cash App—but rather lets you use your Cash App card for purchases through Apple Pay.

Thankfully, there's a walkaround for this to be possible.

In this article, I'll walk you through a complete process of transferring money from Apple Pay to Cash App;

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Can You Transfer Money from Apple Pay to Cash App?

Yes, you can transfer money from Apple Pay to Cash App, but not directly.

The only way to transfer money from Apple Pay to Cash App as of this writing, is by using a bank account as a bridge for the transaction.

Also Read: Can I Apple Pay Myself?

How to Transfer Money from Apple Pay to Cash App

As earlier mentioned, the only way to transfer money from Apple Pay to Cash App is through a linked bank account; — the bank must be linked to both your Apple Pay and Cash App.

That being said, to transfer money from Apple Pay to Cash App, you'll first need to add your bank account to Apple Pay and Cash App, withdraw the funds from Apple Pay to your bank, and finally add the money to your Cash App balance.

Let's cover the steps in detail.

Step 1: Link Your Bank to Apple Pay & Cash App

You'll need a linked bank account to transfer funds between these two payment apps as it's a primordial step to completing the transfer.

You'll need your bank account and routing number to link your bank account to these payment apps.

If you've already linked a bank account to the apps, then you can skip this step.

Otherwise, here's how to link a bank account to Cash App.

Open Cash App on your phone.
Tap the Profile Icon on your Cash App home screen.
Select "Linked Banks."
Tap "Link Bank."
Follow the prompts.

Here's how to link a bank account to Apple Pay.

Get your bank account number and bank routing number.
Open the Wallet app on your iPhone and tap "Apple Card."
Tap the "More" button, then tap "Card Details."
Scroll down and tap "Bank Accounts."
Tap" Add a Bank Account" then follow the instructions on your screen.

Also Read: How to Transfer Money from Google Pay to Cash App

Step 2: Transfer Money from Apple Pay to Your Bank Account (Debit Card)

The next thing you'll want to do is to transfer money from Apple Pay to your bank account.

That can be done as follows:

Be sure you have access to your card information or the bank account information to which you want to transfer the money.
Go to Wallet on your iOS device.

If you're using an iPhone user, simply open the Wallet application, tap on the Apple Cash Card, and then tap the Plus button.
If you're using an iPad user, go to "Configuration" > "Wallet & Apple Pay" > "Apple Cash Card."

Tap the "Transfer to Bank" option.
Enter the amount to transfer and click Next.
Click on "Instant Transfer" or "1-3 business days" (depending on how fast you want the money deposited into your account).
Confirm the transaction with Face ID, Touch ID, or Passcode.
Wait for the funds to transfer.

Note: There won't be any fees associated with transferring your money to your bank account if you select the 1-3 business day option. You'll, however, be charged a 1% fee on the total amount transferred if you choose the instant transfer option.

Step 3: Transfer Money from Your Bank Account to Cash App

Once the funds from Apple Pay are reflected in your bank account, the next thing you'll have to do is transfer the money to your Cash App.

Here's how to add money to Cash App from your bank account.

Tap the Banking tab on your Cash App home screen.
Press "Add Cash."
Choose an amount.
Tap "Add."
Use Touch ID or enter your PIN to confirm.

You'll just have to wait for the transfer to be completely done once you see a confirmation from Cash App. It's that simple.

Even though this is a convoluted way to transfer money from Apple Pay to Cash App, if you have the patience to go through these 3 easy-to-follow steps, it works really well.

You can also send money from a bank account without verification.

Cash App Guides:

Also Read: How To Send Money Anonymously On Cash App

How to Transfer Money from Apple Pay to Cash App Instantly

Transferring money from Apple Pay to Cash App instantly is really simple.

All you'll need to do is select the Instant Transfer option in Apple Pay to avoid the long wait for your funds to arrive in your bank account.

Keep in mind that you'll still be using a linked bank account as a bridge for the transfer.

Here's how to transfer money from Apple Pay to Cash App instantly.

Link your bank account to Apple Pay and Cash App.
Transfer money from Apple Pay to your bank (debit card) through the Instant Transfer option.
Transfer the money to your bank account to Cash App.

How Long Does it Take to Transfer Money from Apple Pay to Cash App?

It typically takes 1 to 4 business days to transfer money from Apple Pay to Cash App.

The reason for the long wait is due to the fact that funds transferred from Apple Pay to a bank account can take up to 3 days to reflect in your bank account.

However, a complete transfer from Apple Pay to Cash App can be done in a single day if you use the Instant Transfer option.

How Long Does Instant Transfer from Apple Pay to Cash App Take?

Instant transfers from Apple Pay to Cash App usually take 30 minutes to complete.

A breakdown of the process is as follows;

Instant Transfer from Apple Pay to bank account — 5 minutes.
Transfer from a bank account to Cash App — 10 to 25 minutes approximately.

You can contact Apple Pay support at (800) MY-APPLE (800–692–7753) if the transfer takes longer than expected.

What is the Apple Pay Transfer Limit to Cash App?

The maximum transfer limit from Apple Pay to Cash App per transaction is $10,000.

Unless your bank has a lower restriction, Apple Cash will transfer $20,000 per week to your bank account.

Apple Pay lets you transfer a minimum of $1 to your bank account.

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How to Transfer Money from Cash App to Apple Pay

You cannot directly transfer money from Cash App to Apple Pay and the only way to transfer the funds is to use a linked bank account as a bridge as shown in Apple Pay to Cash App transfer.

However, the good thing with this process is Cash App lets users link their Cash Card to Apple Pay directly from the Cash App.

How to Add Apple Pay to Cash App

Adding Apple Pay to Cash App is a simple process and can be done as follows;

Tap the Cash Card tab on your Cash App home screen.
Tap the image of your Cash Card.
Select Add to Apple Pay.
Follow the steps.

What is Apple Pay?

Apple Pay is a digital wallet that allows users to perform transactions online.

As the name suggests, Apple Pay is a product of Apple Inc. You may use the app to send money, buy apps from the App Store, and pay online in stores that accept Apple Pay.

As you might expect, the software is only compatible with Apple devices such as iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches, and Macs.

While the app comes pre-installed on most modern devices, if you've accidentally deleted it, you may download it for free from the App Store.

What is Cash App?

Block Inc. (previously Square Inc.) created the Cash App which now competes with digital payment apps such as Apple Pay, PayPal's Venmo, and Google Pay.

Once you create a Cash App account and verify it, you will be able to use Cash App to send money, pay bills, and withdraw cash from an ATM if one is available, among other things.

Cash App is available on both the Play Store and the App Store, making it more widely available than Apple Pay. Cash App is also one of the greatest money transfer apps for people who don't have a social security number.

Here's how to use Cash App without an SSN.

Cash App vs. Apple Pay

While both Cash App and Apple Pay allow you to make online money transfers, there are significant similarities and distinctions between them. Let's have a look at some of them.

Similarities Between Cash App and Apple Pay

Both applications are compatible with SaaS platforms, iPhone, and iPad.
Both Cash App and Apple Pay allow screenshots and videos.
The two applications have a free version.
Cash App and Apple Pay both have a 5-star score in the "General and Ease" categories.
Cash App and Apple Pay both offer the following mobile payment features: ACH support, contactless payments, credit/debit card support, and P2P payments.

Differences Between Cash App and Apple Pay

Cash App is compatible with Android but not with Mac whereas Apple Pay is compatible with Mac and not with Android.
Cash App targets anyone who wants to send or receive payments through a mobile application while Apple Pay targets anyone who wants to pay with an Apple-only payment service.
Cash App has an online support service, unlike Apple Pay.
Cash App differentiates itself by providing cryptocurrency exchanges and brokers. However, Apple Pay offers POS (point of sale) systems to make it more business-friendly.
Cash App offers a mobile payment function in support of cryptocurrencies (it’s compatible with Bitcoin) while Apple Pay does not.
Apple Pay, unlike Cash App, is available not only in the US and UK, but also in more than 50 countries (however, do keep in mind that you still need an Apple device to access the app).

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Final Thoughts: How to Transfer Money from Apple Pay to Cash App

Apple Pay and Cash App are two popular P2P payment apps that have facilitated payments since their first launch.

However, a need may arise where you'll want to move funds from Apple Pay to Cash App in order to pay for a service that accepts Cash App as a payment method.

You can't directly transfer money from Apple Pay to Cash App, but you can indirectly complete the transfer through a linked bank account.

Thankfully, this guide compiles the steps you need to complete the transfer in case you're confused about where to start.

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