Cash App Activate Card With or Without QR Code (How To)
If you’ve received your Cash Card, you’ll need to activate it in order to use it for purchases.
The Cash App Activate Card process is super simple and only takes a few steps to get started!
Read our step-by-step guide to activating a Cash App Card with or without a QR code.
How to Activate a Cash App Card
There are two ways to get around having to activate a Cash App Card on your phone:
- You can use the QR code that comes with the card to activate it.
- Or, you can activate the Cash Card without a QR code using the card information instead.
Method 1: Using the QR Code
The QR code is perhaps the most popular method to activate your Cash Card because it is automatic and does not require using a Cash Card.
It is a simple and painless procedure that will activate your card in seconds.
To activate your Cash Card using the QR code, follow these steps:
- Open Cash App.
- Click on the Cash Card tab on your Cash App home screen from the bottom left corner.
- Click on the image of your Cash Card.
- From there, click on “Activate Cash Card.”
- Cash App will request permission to access your phone’s camera (This is required to scan the QR code).
- Set your camera’s focus on the QR code you were given and scan it.
Your Cash App Card will be activated and ready to use as soon as your QR code is aligned and successfully scanned.
Want to see what the process looks like?
Check out the video below, which shows you the steps we went over for the Cash App activate card process with a QR code:
Method 2: Without the QR Code
If you don’t have access to the QR code for any reason, you can still activate your Cash Card by entering your card information.
You’ll need the information printed on both sides of your card to complete this method.
To activate your Cash Card without using the QR code, follow these steps:
- Open Cash App.
- Tap the Cash Card Icon second from the left at the bottom of the Cash App home screen.
- Click on the image of your Cash Card.
- Then click on Activate Cash Card.
- Instead of utilizing your camera, click on “Use CVV Instead.”
- Enter your new Cash Card’s CVV code and expiration date.
Your Cash Card will be activated and available once you submit this information.
How Do I Know if My Cash App Card is Activated?
You will receive a pop-up message as soon as you successfully complete the Cash App activate card process.
Moreover, you can make payments and withdraw money at an ATM with your activated Cash App Card.
Why Can’t I Activate My Cash Card?
If you are unable to activate a cash card due to security issues or other reasons, you should wait some time and try again later.
Meanwhile, you can try logging out and logging back in again to your Cash App.
Make sure you are properly scanning the QR code. If this method fails, you can try activating your Cash Card with the CVV and expiration date.
Always double-check your inputs for any typing mistakes. Also, ensure you have a solid internet connection.
If you still have problems activating your Cash App Card, you should contact Cash App Customer Service.
FAQs
Can I Activate My Cash App Card Without the App?
No, you cannot activate the Cash App Card without the app.
There are two methods to activate a Cash Card discussed above, with or without a QR code.
However, both methods require access to Cash App.
What Number Do I Call to Activate My Cash App Card?
If you are having trouble activating the Cash App Card within your app, you should seek expert help from the Cash App support team at 855-351-2274.
You can contact customer support through Cash App or cash.app/help.
Where is the QR Code On My Cash App Card?
You can find the QR code in the same mail sent to you from Cash App with your Cash App Card.
How to Activate Cash App Card Without Logging In?
You cannot activate your Cash App Card until you first log into your Cash App account.
How to Scan Cash App Card to Activate?
To activate your Cash Card using the QR code scanner from your phone, follow these steps:
- Open Cash App.
- Click on the Cash Card tab.
- Click the image of your Cash Card.
- Then, select Activate Cash Card.
- Select OK and give Cash App permission to use your device’s camera.
- After that, use your device’s camera to scan the QR code.
Can I Activate My Cash App Card Before it Arrives?
As of now, it’s impossible to activate the Cash App card before it arrives.
You will have to wait for your Cash App Card to arrive to be activated.
Because it’s required to scan the QR code of the Cash App Card, or you need to manually type in the printed CVV and expiration date on the Cash Card, you must have access to your Cash Card to be able to activate it.
How Do I Know if My Cash App Card is Activated?
You will receive a pop-up message as soon as you successfully complete the Cash App activate card process.
Moreover, you can make payments and withdraw money at an ATM with your activated Cash App Card.
