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Cash App

Cash App

4.4/5 1.6/5 · Data verified on

Cash App has over 58 million users and integrates the Lightning Network, with zero fees on BTC purchases above $2,000 and Cash Boost of 5-15%. It is available only in the US and supports Bitcoin plus the USDC stablecoin (since 2026), with no broad altcoin trading.

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Transparency: Medium
61/100 · see methodology
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Data exposure: Medium
61/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Account fee Free
IBAN condiviso
Multi-currency No (single currency)
Outbound transfers to third-party IBANs Yes
Utility direct billing No
SEPA direct debit (SDD) No
On-chain crypto withdrawal Yes
Interest on balance 3.25%
ATM withdrawal not declared
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
KYC Full
Supported countries US · 1+ countries
Regulator FinCEN / OCC / SEC
OAM Italy registration No
Segment B2C
MiCA / License status Money Transmitter + Banking partner (Wells Fargo, Sutton Bank)

Plans & pricing

Strengths

  • 58M+ users; Lightning Network; 0% fee BTC >$2.000; Cash Boost 5-15%.
  • No notable sovereignty advantage documented.

Weaknesses

  • US only; BTC + USDC stablecoin only (no broad altcoins).
  • Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
  • Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.

Verdict

A D ★ 4.4/5 ★ 1.6/5

The A rating is justified by a huge base (58M+ users), FinCEN/OCC/SEC regulation and a polished Bitcoin experience, with zero fees on BTC purchases above $2,000 and a 5-15% Cash Boost. The consumer limit is geographic: the service is US-only and not usable from Italy.

Lightning integration and a Bitcoin focus bring Cash App closer to crypto culture than a generalist neobank, but it stays a custodial wallet with full KYC: the user holds no keys and Block can freeze the account. A good on-ramp, not sovereign infrastructure.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 0.8
Fund control 20% 2.5
Censorship resistance 20% 1.5
Costs 10% 2.5

Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.

"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.

FAQ

Is Cash App a real bank?

Cash App is not a bank: the Cash Card is issued by Sutton Bank and Savings balances are covered by FDIC pass-through insurance up to $250k through Wells Fargo, N.A.

Can I send money to third-party bank accounts with Cash App?

Yes, Cash App allows outgoing transfers to third-party US bank accounts via ACH (routing + account number, not IBAN).

Does Cash App support direct debits and utility billing?

SEPA direct debit (SDD): not documented. Utility-bill domiciliation: not documented.

Which fiat currencies does Cash App support?

The number of supported fiat currencies is not documented. Multi-currency accounts: not supported.

Can I withdraw crypto on-chain from Cash App?

Yes, Cash App allows on-chain withdrawal of crypto to an external wallet.

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Update history

✓ Terms unchanged since Jul 22, 2026

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