Are you wondering why your Cash App payment is stuck in a pending state?
It can be frustrating to see your money in limbo, especially when you need it to be processed quickly. And believe me, you're not the only one facing this issue—plenty of other Cash App users are experiencing this equally.
The good thing, however, is that it is possible to fix this issue. Whether it's a general bug or an issue from your end, there's something causing this issue—which of course, can be fixed.
To help you out, I've compiled a couple of reasons why your Cash App payment is pending together with some troubleshooting tips to make the payment go through.
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Why Is My Cash App Payment Pending?
Cash App payments are usually instant, and if it takes longer than seconds to complete or if the payment is pending, then it means there's an issue and you need to take action for the payment to complete.
First things first, it's always good to understand the nature of an issue before looking to tackle or resolve it.
That said, below are a couple of reasons to look into if your Cash App payment is showing pending.
1. Network Issues
Network nowadays especially in underdeveloped countries isn't always the best, and considering the good number of services that rely on a flowing internet connection, things might go the other way in case there's a network issue.
With that said network issues might be one of the major reasons why your Cash App payment is pending. If your network signal isn't the best, it can cause some lags or bugs in the payment process, which often leads to pending payments.
2. Technical Issues From Cash App
No system is 100% perfect, not even we humans and if your Cash App payment appears pending, then a technical issue from Cash App's side might be the reason.
3. Insufficient Funds On Your Account
If your account does not have enough funds for a transaction, the transaction wouldn't go through successfully and might appear as pending in your activity feed.
4. Account Transfer Limit Reached
Account limitations are another possible reason why a Cash App payment appears pending. Unverified users are the most likely users to face limitations when using Cash App core services such as the money transfer service where they are only allowed to send $250 in a 7-day period and $1,000 in a 30-day period.
A policy violation may also lead to account limitations which might make your money to be pending on Cash App.
5. Recipient Account Has Been Flagged
When you send a payment to someone on Cash App and it appears that their account has been flagged for fraudulent activities, the payment wouldn't be complete and will likely appear pending.
How To Clear A Pending Payment On Cash App
There's no issue without a solution, and if your money is pending on Cash App, there are a couple of tips to take in order to get your money back on Cash App.
Following that, we've highlighted a couple of tips to take if your Cash App payment is pending.
1. Follow The Steps In The Activity Feed
Following the steps in the activity feed next to the payment is the best way to clear a pending payment on Cash App. In fact, Cash App recommends doing so for any of your pending payments on the platform.
Following those steps won't only help you better understand the issue but will also provide you with steps to take in order to resolve the issue.
2. Check For A Good Internet Connection
Using a good internet connection for making payments on Cash App will always guarantee and fluent and convenient process.
I'll recommend making sure you have good internet connectivity before attempting to send money on Cash App. This should help resolve the Cash App payment pending issue if in case it was caused by a poor internet connection.
3. Transfer Money When Cash App's Services Are Working
Cash App has made it very easy for customers to know when to transfer money or when the services are working.
Checking for a working Cash App money transfer service status is one of the best ways to know when to send money through Cash App, and of course, keep your Cash App payment away from the pending status in the activity feed.
Thankfully, Cash App makes it easy for users to check the status of all its core services through a status page that features the status of all its services.
All you need to do is visit the status page and check for the status of all Cash App core services.
You can see from the image below that all of Cash App's services are working as of this writing.
4. Make Sure You Have Sufficient Funds In Your Account
Before sending money on Cash App, it is always good to make sure you have sufficient funds in your Cash App balance, bank account, or card that can cover the transaction.
If your account funds are insufficient, your Cash App payment will be pending or won't go through until you have sufficient funds to cover the transactions.
5. Make Sure Your Account Is Verified
As earlier mentioned, unverified Cash App accounts are limited to using only some features of the app — they can't use most of the core features of the app or are limited when using most of Cash App's features.
If your money is pending on Cash App because your account isn't verified, I'll recommend verifying your Cash App account to be eligible for higher transfer limits.
Once your transfer limits are raised, you won't experience the Cash App payment pending issue because of a limitation resulting from your account status.
6. Deal Only With People You Know And Trust
Cash App is a popular payment service counting billions of dollars transferred annually. Because of this, Cash App recommends doing business only with people we know and trust since the platform is prey to numerous fraudulent activities such as scams and hacks.
All of this is to say that if you send money to someone you don't know that has been flagged for fraudulent activities on Cash App, the payment wouldn't go through and will appear as pending.
7. Contact Cash App Support
If you've tried all the aforementioned tips and didn't get anything positive, then I'll recommend as a last resort to contact Cash App support for assistance.
To do so:
- Tap the profile icon in Cash App.
- Select "Support."
- Select "Start a Chat" and send a message.
You can also contact them by phone by calling 1 (800) 969-1940, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 7:00pm EST.
Still, you can contact them through social media through the below IDs.
- Instagram: @CashApp
- Twitter: @CashApp @CashSupport
- Tiktok: @CashApp
- Twitch: twitch.tv/CashApp
- Reddit: u/CashAppAndi
- Facebook: SquareCash
Contacting Cash App support through social media will come with more solutions since you might get assisted by users who have experienced this situation before.
Cash App Pending Payment Will Deposit Shortly
Cash App pending payment will deposit shortly is another common issue faced by most users on the platform. If you see this message, means something might have caused delays. In this case, the money will be deposited within 1-3 business days.
How Long Does Cash App Pending Take?
The time it takes for a pending payment on Cash App to clear off depends on when you decide to take action and when you do what's required for the payment to go through.
This means the Cash App pending might clear off the same day it was issued depending on whether you've taken the action required.
How To Accept Pending Cash App Payments
Whenever someone sends you money on Cash App, you'll be given some time to accept the payment and until then, the payment will be pending.
Thankfully, it is very easy to accept pending payments on Cash App.
To do so:
- Go to your Activity feed.
- Tap the green "Accept" button next to the payment.
- Tap "Confirm" on the next screen that appears, then tap "Done."
The money will be made available in your Cash App balance as soon as you accept it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would a Cash App transaction be pending?
When a Cash App transaction appears pending, it means a couple of things, including; poor internet connection, technical issues with Cash App, account limit reached, among others.
How long does Cash App take to receive money?
Cash App transfers are usually instant, and the money should be available in your Cash App balance as soon as it is sent.
How long does a payment stay pending on Cash App?
Pending payments on Cash App usually remain so until you take action from the activity feed.
Final Thoughts
Cash App is a popular payment service that allows users to send and receive money instantly.
If your Cash App payment isn't instant and appears pending, then it means there's something that's hindering the transaction from going through.
In this case, the best way to make your Cash App payment go through is to follow the steps in the activity feed. However, you can explore the other troubleshooting tips highlighted on this page to resolve the issue.