Square Cash Rolling Out Debit Card

Square cash is a peer to peer payment app (similar to Venmo). We’ve earlier reported that they had plans to launch a square debit card linked to users accounts and they are now rolling this card out to some users. Users that are eligible will receive a notifcation and then are asked to sign or draw something that is etched onto the front of the card (in the picture below this is the @jack).

Card looks very sleek but it doesn’t have any rewards program so for our purposes it’s entirely useless. Also a friendly reminder you can get $10 for signing up for the Square cash app.

Hat tip to reader Abey

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KP
KP (@guest_746286)
April 9, 2019 12:45

How and from where to download this app? i cannot find Square cash app on ios

Fred
Fred (@guest_528796)
December 2, 2017 14:48

We we’re only able to use square to receive $350.00. can’t get any more as they say account can’t be verified and they say for security reasons they can’t provide another verification. Had to move the Google wallet to receive rent payments.

Santiago C
Santiago C (@guest_421642)
June 16, 2017 01:58

I was lucky to get mine about 2 months ago. I’ve only used it once, I prefer my money in my bank account. The stuff isn’t really etched or laser engraved. It’s more like like a jelly feel. It’s weird. The back numbers and name are printed in the same jelly material. It’s a very clean back and doesn’t have the usual signature area.

NinjaX
NinjaX (@guest_421391)
June 15, 2017 19:47

okay but is it metal?

NinjaX
NinjaX (@guest_421392)
June 15, 2017 19:47

and does it include priority pass?

Marco
Marco (@guest_421272)
June 15, 2017 16:03

Is there a way that I can sign up for the card? I want one, and I do have a Square Cash account.

Abey
Abey (@guest_421281)
June 15, 2017 16:12

it should give you a physical card offer in the app.

Marco
Marco (@guest_421283)
June 15, 2017 16:13

I don’t see it!

Abey
Abey (@guest_421294)
June 15, 2017 16:17

Tap where it shows your available balance. You will see a virtual debit card with a nunber. Underneath should be an offer to recieve a physical card.

Abey
Abey (@guest_421217)
June 15, 2017 14:15

Someone sent me this. And it worked.
Download Uber eats app, paste this:
eats-mohinderr100ui
Into promotions and you get $150 off
I did it and it worked. I got two $75 credits.
William i will send you a pic in email.

Abey
Abey (@guest_421223)
June 15, 2017 14:32

Works for new accounts only.

Raj
Raj (@guest_421225)
June 15, 2017 14:37

From the comments I’ve seen, people aren’t actually getting the $75 deducted from their bill when they check out. (And FYI – that’s a referral code)

Abey
Abey (@guest_421203)
June 15, 2017 13:44

You can do manufacture spend on a smaller scale with the cash app credit card feauture for a 3% fee.

Jim
Jim (@guest_421311)
June 15, 2017 16:41

Thnx for sharing. Can you please elaborate?

Abey
Abey (@guest_421168)
June 15, 2017 12:24

Square cash has recently added another good feature that when you send money you can send with a credit card instead of a checking account.
You just simply enter your credit card and then when you select send $100 to Jack it will ask you from debit or credit, if you sel cr Credit its a 3% fee.
Also they have instant deposit for a 1% fee and it goes instantly in your checking account even on weekends.

Justin
Justin (@guest_421176)
June 15, 2017 12:52

Venmo has the same CC feature. Instant payout may be worth it for a limited group, but doubt anyone on Doc would use it.

joE
joE (@guest_421184)
June 15, 2017 13:14

and with Zelle coming out, if they continue to charge 1% for “instant” credit, they won’t be around long as a business. Mark my words.

Matt
Matt (@guest_421187)
June 15, 2017 13:16

The 1% is because of higher Visa fees. They will continue to charge to cover expenses.

Daniel
Daniel (@guest_421190)
June 15, 2017 13:22

Of course, payment used to be instant for free. But I don’t mind waiting the 24 hours it usually takes.

My preference for Square is that there isn’t this “holding” account that Venmo and PayPal have. If you send money to someone, it just goes into their checking account instead of the receiver having to log in and send the money over.

Abey
Abey (@guest_421200)
June 15, 2017 13:40

Good point.
The holding might be in case no one claims it. They can pocket it.

Peter
Peter (@guest_421193)
June 15, 2017 13:27

PayPal will be adding instant deposit for $0.25 fee soon per there updates terms of service email they recently sent out.

Daniel
Daniel (@guest_421165)
June 15, 2017 12:14

Square Cash is my favorite way to send money to people (despite most scoffing at not using Venmo).

However, as you state, this is likely a nothingburger in terms of our hobby 🙂

Josh m
Josh m (@guest_421180)
June 15, 2017 13:02

I prefer square cash to venmo as well, I think the UI is slicker and I really don’t see the appeal in letting the world know who I’m sending money to or why. I signed up and got the card, it’s pretty slick looking, maybe I’ll actually use it someday if they throw in some kind of promo bonus or credit.

E Dantes
E Dantes (@guest_421185)
June 15, 2017 13:14

Just an FYI: on Venmo, you can actually make any payment private, so you could use it without worrying about the public aspect.

I’ll check out square cash for the UI.