CA-C-000689
Cash App — Cash App Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
April 28, 2026
Effective date
April 28, 2026
Severity
Medium
Direction
Negative
Affected users
all users us users minors parents
Taxonomy
Fee change
Changes
+18 sentences added · −1 sentence removed · 17 sentences modified
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What Changed

Cash App updated its Terms of Service on April 28, 2026, making two notable changes to fees. The Foreign Transaction Fee was raised from 3% to 3.25%, and the waiver for that fee now applies only to in-person (card-present) transactions rather than all transactions. Additionally, a new rule was added stating that each minor can only have one Sponsored Account at any time under the Cash App Families program.

Consumer Impact (what this means for users)

Cash App's Foreign Transaction Fee has increased from 3% to 3.25%, meaning online or card-not-present international purchases will now cost more and no longer qualify for the fee waiver even if spending or deposit thresholds are met. The fee waiver for qualifying customers now only covers in-person (card-present) transactions, so users who frequently shop internationally online will pay more. You can review your international spending habits and consider whether an alternative payment method with lower foreign transaction fees may be more cost-effective for online purchases.

Obligation Changes (what shifted)

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New obligations
1
Expanded
Consumers Expanded

You will pay a higher fee on international transactions, and the spending/deposit waiver no longer applies when you shop online internationally.

Parents Added

Parents or guardians can no longer create more than one Cash App account for the same child.

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
CFAA
United States Federal
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FCRA
United States Federal
GLBA
United States Federal
TCPA
United States Federal

Why It Matters (compliance & risk perspective)

The increase in the Foreign Transaction Fee and the narrowing of the fee waiver to in-person transactions mean users who shop internationally online will pay more, with less ability to offset those costs through normal spending or deposits. This is a direct, recurring financial impact for frequent international spenders.

📈 Historical Context

ConductAtlas has recorded 7 material changes to this document over 34 days of monitoring (since March 2026). An additional minor or cosmetic changes were excluded.

Across all monitored documents, Cash App has made 9 significant changes.

5 of Cash App's significant changes have been classified as negative for consumers.

Key Clauses Affected

Foreign Transaction Fee Rate

Fee increased from 3% to 3.25%, raising the cost of international transactions for all Cash App users.

Foreign Transaction Fee Waiver Scope

The spending/deposit-based fee waiver is now restricted to in-person (card-present) transactions only, removing the waiver for online international purchases.

ATM Withdrawal and Paper Money Deposit Fee Waiver

Waiver conditions for ATM and paper money deposit fees are now clarified to also restrict the Foreign Transaction Fee waiver to card-present transactions only.

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Evidence Verification

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Change Detected
April 28, 2026 06:04 UTC
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Source Document
https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/tos
How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Cash App | Document: Cash App Terms of Service | Record: CA-C-000689
Captured: 2026-04-28 06:04:22 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-28-cash-app-cash-app-terms-of-service-689/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

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Institutional Analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

Assessment

Cash App raised its Foreign Transaction Fee from 3% to 3.25% and restricted the fee waiver to card-present transactions only, effective April 28, 2026. This is a fee schedule change under consumer financial protection frameworks, particularly CFPB prepaid account rules (12 CFR Part 1005, Regulation E) which require clear disclosure of fee changes. The Families program also now explicitly limits minors to one Sponsored Account at a time. Compliance teams should verify that updated fee disclosures are properly surfaced to customers and that prepaid account short-form disclosure tables are updated to reflect the new 3.25% rate. Action is required to update consumer-facing disclosures.

Regulatory Exposure

1. CFPB Prepaid Account Rule (12 CFR Part 1005, Regulation E, Subpart E): The short-form and long-form fee disclosure tables must be updated to reflect the new 3.25% Foreign Transaction Fee. The regulation requires accurate, up-to-date fee disclosures for prepaid accounts, and the diff shows the table was updated — compliance teams should confirm the updated disclosure meets format requirements under 12 CFR §1005.18(b).

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Clause-Level Changes

New Provisions Added
Bitcoin and Virtual Currency Services
High

Addition of explicit virtual currency and Bitcoin services section indicates Cash App's expanded offerings in cryptocurrency, a high-risk area requiring specific regulatory compliance.

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Foreign Transaction Fee
Medium

New provision disclosing 3% foreign transaction fees with specific waiver thresholds ($500 spending or $300 deposits), adding transparency to international transaction costs.

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Intellectual Property License Over User Content
Medium

New intellectual property provision clarifies Block, Inc.'s (formerly Square, Inc.) ownership rights, likely addressing user-generated content and data licensing.

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Provisions Removed
Data and Service Usage and Ownership
Medium

Removal of this provision may indicate data ownership terms were consolidated or removed, potentially affecting user rights regarding their personal and transaction data.

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Peer-to-Peer Payment Finality (No Cancellation)
High

Removal of this explicit provision may suggest Cash App modified or relaxed its previously strict no-cancellation policy for P2P payments.

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Unilateral Terms Modification
Medium

Absence of explicit unilateral modification clause in current version may indicate clearer change notification procedures or reduced one-sided amendment power.

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Provisions Modified
Liability Cap (12-Month Fee Limit)
High

The liability cap was changed from a flat $200 cap to a 12-month fee-based limit, fundamentally altering how damages are calculated.

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Instant Transfer Fees
Medium

Previous version provided no specific fee structure; current version discloses detailed fee range of 0.5%-2.5% with explicit $75 maximum cap and minimum amounts.

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Account Suspension and Termination
High

The provision name was softened from 'Without Notice' to 'Termination,' suggesting potential procedural changes to account closure policies.

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Sponsored Accounts (Minors)
High

Current version now explicitly references Restricted Accounts and Prepaid Accounts with specific definitional cross-references, expanding the scope beyond just sponsored minors.

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3 provisions unchanged.

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Document Context

Document
Cash App Terms of Service
Entity
Cash App
Captured
April 28, 2026
Source URL
https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/tos
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