How to Verify Cash App: Identity, Account, Bitcoin, & More

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Learn how to enhance your account security on Cash App

Co-authored by Rain Kengly Reviewed by Luigi Oppido

Last Updated: November 20, 2024 Fact Checked

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Verifying Your Identity

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Verifying Your Bitcoin

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Getting a Verified $Cashtag

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What happens if I don't verify Cash App?

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Is Cash App asking you to verify your account? If you've purchased Bitcoin or have money coming in and out of your account, verifying your identity can help protect your account. You can also verify any Bitcoin you purchased through the app. Here's everything you need to know about verifying on Cash App using your iPhone or Android.

Verifying Your Account on Cash App

To verify your Cash App identity, tap your profile picture. Tap Security & Privacy, and then tap Verify.
If you don't verify your account, you'll have a $1,000 balance limit set on your account and be denied access to other features.
Verify your identity to get an unlimited cash balance limit, Cash App Cards, Bitcoin, and sponsored accounts.

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Verifying Your Identity

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This is at the top-right corner of the home screen.
You can find this in the menu.

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Tap Verify. This will be in the Identity verification section.
- If you see Verified, you have already verified your identity with Cash App.
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Enter your personal information. Cash App will ask for your legal name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your social security number (SSN).^{[1]
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- In some cases, Cash App will ask for your full SSN, address, government-issued photo ID, and/or proof of income.
- Cash App states that all submitted information is encrypted and securely sent to their servers.
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Wait for verification. This process usually takes about 48 hours, though it could be longer if you had to supply more information.
- To check your verification process, tap your profile icon, and then tap Security & Privacy. Look for Verified in the Identity verification section.

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Verifying Your Bitcoin

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This is at the top-right corner of the home screen.
You may need to scroll down to find this option.
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Enter your personal information. Cash App will ask for your legal name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your social security number (SSN).
- In some cases, Cash App will ask for your full SSN, address, government-issued photo ID, and/or proof of income.
- Cash App states that all submitted information is encrypted and securely sent to their servers.
This process usually takes about 48 hours, though it could be longer if you had to supply more information.

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Getting a Verified $Cashtag

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Currently, Cash App does not accept requests to verify $cashtags. Verified $cashtags indicate an authentic presence, such as a public figure, brand, or celebrity. This user has a blue verification badge next to their $cashtag, which also appears in payment receipts, activity, and search results.^{[2]
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- If you have a verified $cashapp and change your name, email, or phone number, you'll need to be re-verified.

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What happens if I don't verify Cash App?

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Cash App may lock your account if you don't verify. While you may be able to complete small transactions for some time, your account will eventually be flagged, and you'll be asked to verify your account. If you don't verify, you risk having your funds locked within your Cash App account balance.
- Unverified accounts only have a $1,000 balance limit.^{[3]
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  Research source} Additionally, you can only send and receive up to $1,000 every 30-day period, with a total account limit of $1,500.
- When your Cash App account is verified, you have an unlimited cash balance limit. You can also order a Cash App Card, purchase bitcoin/stocks, and sponsor someone aged 13-17.