How to Pay with Bitcoin on Cash App - Visual Guide

Pay with Bitcoin on Cash App

The ultimate visual guide to fast and secure crypto payments.

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Step 1: Buy Your Bitcoin

Navigate to Bitcoin

Open Cash App and tap the Money tab (house icon) on the bottom left. From there, select the Bitcoin tile to enter the crypto section.

  • Tap the House icon
  • Tap the Bitcoin tile
Cash App Home Screen
Bitcoin Tab Screen

Select Bitcoin Options

Once you're in the Bitcoin section, you'll see options to Buy or Send/Receive Bitcoin. Tap Buy BTC to purchase Bitcoin.

  • View your Bitcoin balance
  • Tap "Buy BTC" button

Choose Your Amount

Select how much Bitcoin you'd like to purchase. You can start with as little as $1. Review the amount and tap to proceed with your purchase.

  • Select a preset or custom amount
  • Review fees and confirm
Buy Bitcoin Amount Screen
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Step 2: Make the Payment

Send/Receive Bitcoin Menu

Initiate the Send

Once you have Bitcoin, tap the Send icon (arrows). You'll be asked if you want to Send or Receive—choose Send Bitcoin.

  • Tap the Arrow/Send icon
  • Select "Send Bitcoin"

Confirm & Complete

Enter the recipient's wallet address or scan their QR code. Choose your preferred withdrawal speed (Priority, Rush, or Standard) and confirm the transaction with your PIN.

Pro Tip: Use the QR scanner for the fastest and most accurate way to enter addresses.

Payment Success Screen

Understanding Network Speeds

Priority

~10 Minutes

Best for time-sensitive payments. Higher network fee.

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Rush

~2 Hours

A great balance of speed and cost for most users.

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Standard

~24 Hours

Free for transfers over 0.001 BTC. Best for non-urgent sends.

Final Safety Checklist

Verify the Address Bitcoin payments cannot be reversed. One wrong character means the money is gone.

Identity Verification Make sure your account is fully verified before trying to send large amounts.

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