You can move money from Apple Pay to Cash App, but not in one direct step; you have to route it through a linked bank account or a debit card that both services accept.

Does Apple Pay send directly to Cash App?

  • There is no built‑in “Apple Pay → Cash App” transfer button right now.
  • The standard workaround is:
    • Apple Cash → your bank (or debit card) → Cash App balance.

Think of Apple Pay and Cash App as two separate wallets that both talk to your bank, not directly to each other.

Method 1: Via bank account (most common)

This is the usual, low‑friction method if your bank is already linked in both places.

Step 1 – Apple Cash to your bank

  1. Open Wallet on your iPhone or iPad.
  1. Tap your Apple Cash card.
  1. Tap the More button (…) and choose Transfer to Bank.
  1. Enter the amount you want to move, then tap Next.
  1. Choose:
    • 1–3 Business Days : no fee, standard transfer.
 * **Instant Transfer** : goes to an eligible debit card in minutes but usually has about a 1.5% fee (exact fee may vary).
  1. Confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.

Step 2 – Bank to Cash App

  1. Open Cash App and go to the Money (banknote) tab.
  1. Tap Add Cash.
  1. Enter the same amount (or whatever you want to add) and tap Add.
  1. Confirm with your PIN, Touch ID, or Face ID.

Once this completes, the money shows up in your Cash App balance, ready to send, spend, or withdraw.

Method 2: Using a debit card (for faster transfers)

Some guides and providers suggest using a debit card that is linked to Apple Cash and then adding that same card to Cash App to speed things up.

  • Link a debit card to Apple Cash, then use Instant Transfer to send money to that card instead of a standard bank transfer.
  • In Cash App, go to your profile → Linked Banks → Link debit card , and add that same card as a funding source.
  • After that, “Add Cash” in Cash App pulls funds from the debit card that just received the Apple Cash transfer.

This does not turn it into a true one‑tap Apple Pay → Cash App transfer, but it can make the whole loop faster if your bank transfers are slow.

Key tips, limits, and things to watch

  • No direct link : If you see any “export directly from Apple Pay to Cash App” claims, assume they still mean going through a bank or card in practice.
  • Transfer limits : Both Apple Cash and Cash App have daily/weekly limits on how much you can send, receive, or cash out, so large moves may need to be split.
  • Fees :
    • Standard bank transfers from Apple Cash usually cost nothing but can take 1–3 business days.
* Instant transfers to a debit card charge a percentage‑based fee.
  • Card compatibility : Cash App typically supports Visa and Mastercard debit cards; if your Apple Cash instant‑transfer card is different, you might not be able to link it.

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