How to Close a Cash app Account

Cash app is among the leaders in the virtual wallet industry. As such, you may have opened an account at one time but haven’t used it in a long while. When you opened the account, you submitted a ton of personal and financial information. Now you may be concerned that the open, unused account is putting you at risk for identity theft or other cyber-crimes.

Fortunately, opening a digital wallet account is not a lifetime contract. You can close your account to remove your personal information. This article will show you how to close your Cash app account and possibly lessen your worry.

 

How to Close Cash app Account on an Android

The majority of Cash app users rely on mobile devices to conduct transactions. However, you cannot close your account through the Android mobile app. A laptop or desktop computer is needed to make this change. You must be signed in to your Cash app website in a web browser, but you can use your Android to take initial steps to prepare for your account deletion.

 

To begin, check your balance in the app on your device. Cash app will not close an account that has a remaining balance. Any money in your account must be withdrawn before you can close it on the Cash app website. If you do have a balance, you can use your Android device to transfer all funds from your account as follows:

·        Sign in to your account from the Cash app.

·        Select the blue “You” icon (in the upper left corner).

·        Tap “Add or Transfer” (under your profile picture).

·        Enter the total amount of money left in your account.

·        Select “Instant” (for a small fee) or “1-3 Business Days” (free).

·        Choose the debit card or bank account where the money should be transferred.

·        Tap “Transfer” to confirm.

It will take a few days for your withdrawal to be completed. It’s vital that you not close your cash app account until you have confirmed it has a zero balance. When the transaction is completed, you will see the money you transferred added to your bank balance. Once you’ve confirmed the transfer, you can sign in from a web browser and follow the directions to close your account.

 

How to Close a Cash app Account on the iPhone App

Up until now, you’ve probably used your iPhone for Cash app transactions. However, as of this time, you cannot close your account using the iPhone app. Like most financial companies, Cash app requires major changes to be made from their website for security reasons. To do so, you will need a computer to open a web browser.

However, you can prepare for your account to be closed from the mobile app ahead of time. Cash app will only close an account with a zero balance. Following these rules, check the app to see if you have any money in your account. If so, you can use your iPhone app to withdraw the remaining balance. Here’s how:

·        Login to your Cash app account from the app.

·        Tap “You” (the blue silhouette with the dollar sign).

·        Select the “Add or Transfer” option.

·        Type in the amount to withdraw (it should be equal your total balance).

·        Choose “Instant” (pay a small fee) or “1-3 Business Days” (no cost).

Select the bank account or debit card where you want your money transferred.

Confirm by clicking the green “Transfer” button.

Once you have depleted your account, it will take a few days for the transaction to be fully complete. Although you will receive a notification about the withdrawal from Cash app, wait until your bank has confirmed the transfer before closing your account on the Cash app website.

 

How to Close a Bank Account from Cash app

It’s possible you have closed your existing bank account or decided to use another one for your Cash app profile. If so, you can easily remove the bank account on your Cash app profile. The steps below show you how to close a bank account with the app and a web browser.

 

To close a bank account in the Cash app:

·        Open the app on your mobile device.

·        Go to the “You” tab (the blue silhouette icon).

·        Select “Settings” (the gear icon).

·        Choose “Bank” from the list of account settings to edit.

·        Close the bank account you want to remove.

You will be allowed to add another bank account to replace the one you closed from the “Settings” page if you choose. Other account information such as your email and phone number may also be edited from this page using the Cash app on your mobile device.

 

Steps to close a bank account from Cash app in the web browser:

·        Navigate to the Cash app website and sign in to your account.

·        Go to the “Settings” page.

·        Select “Bank” from the list of settings to edit.

It takes just a few steps if you need to close a bank account from a business profile. Toggle to your business profile by tapping your picture in the top left corner and follow the steps above to close your bank account. Additionally, you can add a new bank account or make other edits to your account from the “Settings” page.