How to activate your Cash App card so you can make payments without having to use your personal bank account

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You can easily request a Cash Card in the Cash App, and once you receive your card you can confirm it in the app as well.

You can easily activate your Cash App card using a QR code or the information found on your card.

The Cash App Cash Card is a Visa debit card that allows you to use your Cash App balance to make purchases at retailers that accept Visa or to take money out of an ATM.

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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.

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.

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Tap the Cash Card icon on the left. Taylor Lyles/Business Insider

2. Tap the green "Order" button.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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 tap the small grey "X" at the top-right of the screen to exit.

Once you place the order for your Cash Card, you will have to wait 10 business days for your card to arrive. Remember, that you need to be 18 or over to order a Cash Card.

How to activate your Cash Card using a QR code

1. Unlock your mobile device and launch the Cash App.

2. On the Cash App home screen, tap the Cash Card icon second from the left at the bottom of the screen.

3. Tap "Activate Cash Card" to get started.

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Tap "Activate Cash Card" to activate your card. Taylor Lyles/Business Insider

4. The application will then ask to use your camera to scan the QR code found on your Cash App card. Align your camera with the code and hold it until focused. Once you line up the QR code with the camera on your device, your Cash Card will officially be activated and ready for use.

How to activate your Cash Card without a QR code

1. Unlock your mobile device and launch the Cash App.

2. On the Cash App home screen, tap the Cash Card icon second from the left at the bottom of the screen.

3. On the next screen, tap "Activate Cash Card" to get started.

4. Instead of using your camera, tap the "Missing QR code" button and select "Use CVV Instead."

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Click "Missing QR code" to enter the CVV code on your Cash Card. Taylor Lyles/Business Insider

5. Enter the CVV code and expiration date located on your new Cash Card. Once you enter this information, your Cash Card will be set up and ready to use.

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