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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How and from where to download this app? i cannot find Square cash app on ios
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.
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.
okay but is it metal?
and does it include priority pass?
Is there a way that I can sign up for the card? I want one, and I do have a Square Cash account.
it should give you a physical card offer in the app.
I don't see it!
They are rolling it out slowly, so won't appear for everybody
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.
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.
Works for new accounts only.
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)
You can do manufacture spend on a smaller scale with the cash app credit card feauture for a 3% fee.
Thnx for sharing. Can you please elaborate?
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.
PayPal will be adding instant deposit for $0.25 fee soon per there updates terms of service email they recently sent out.
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.
Good point.
The holding might be in case no one claims it. They can pocket it.
Venmo has the same CC feature. Instant payout may be worth it for a limited group, but doubt anyone on Doc would use it.
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.
The 1% is because of higher Visa fees. They will continue to charge to cover expenses.
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 :-)
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.
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.