With technology integrated into our everyday lives, many activities have been simplified, including the way we exchange money. Now, with online money transfers consumers can send and receive money using an app on their phone and a few simple taps.
Whether you owe someone for lunch or need to pay a freelancer's invoice, apps such as Cash App allow users to send and receive money without having to whip out their wallets or go to an ATM.
With Cash App, users can also use their balance in the app to shop in person at retailers that accept Visa, thanks to the Cash Card. You can also use your Cash Card to take money out of an ATM.
Here is how to request and activate a Cash Card.
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How to request a Cash Card
1. Unlock your iPhone or Android and launch the
Cash App
. Then, tap the Cash Card icon second from the left at the bottom of the screen.
How To Activate Cash App CardTap the Cash Card icon on the left. Taylor Lyles/Business Insider
2. Tap the green "Order" button.
How to activate Cash App card
Tap "Order" to begin setting up your Cash Card. Taylor Lyles/Business Insider
3. On the next page, select the color you want your Cash Card to sport. As of now, you can only choose between black or white.
How to activate Cash App card
Pick a color for your Cash Card. Taylor Lyles/Business Insider
4. On the next page, select whether or not you'd like your unique $Cashtag to appear on the front of your card. Tap the toggle for yes or no — if the toggle is green this means that your $Cashtag will be on the front of your card, and if white your $Cashtag will not be on your card.
On this screen you can also add a signature or drawing to the front of your card by tapping the box that says "Tap to customize." Draw whatever you'd like in the box using your finger, or tap the smiley face icon at the bottom of the screen to select an icon or pre-drawn letters.
How to Activate Cash App Card
You have the option to customize your Cash Card with a signature or drawing. Taylor Lyles/Business Insider
5. On the next page, enter in where you would like to have your Cash Card mailed to. Tap the green "Next" button to confirm.
6. On the following page, confirm your first and last name, which will be printed on your card. Tap "Next."
7. Enter your date of birth. Note, that you have to be at least 18 to request a Cash Card. Tap "Next."
8. Lastly, enter the last four digits of your social security number. Tap "Next."
9. A page should pop up confirming that your card request went through. Tap "Continue."
How to activate Cash App card
View the details about the Cash Card before you order. Taylor Lyles/Business Insider
10. From here, you'll be redirected to a page where you can add funds to your card. Enter in the amount that you'd like to add or