Cash App adds payment links so you can get paid in a DM
Source: TechCrunch
Cash App has made it even easier to request money by adding payment links to the app. Users can now generate a hyperlink that can be attached to texts, emails, or direct messages, allowing the recipient to click the link and complete the payment instantly.
New Payment Links Feature
The payment links are created from the Cash App payment tab. Instead of tapping “Add recipient,” users select Share link, which generates a URL pre‑loaded with the requested amount. The link can be shared in any communication channel, and the recipient’s click opens Cash App with the payment details ready to go.
Cash App says the links support:
- Recurring payments
- Group payments
The feature was developed after surveying Gen Z users, who indicated that payment conversations often span multiple messages and can feel awkward. Payment links aim to make the request feel more natural and less formal.
How to Use Payment Links
- Open the Payments tab in Cash App.
- Tap Share link instead of “Add recipient.”
- A URL is generated—copy it or share it directly from the app.
- Paste the link into a text, email, or DM.
- The recipient clicks the link, which opens Cash App with the amount pre‑filled, and completes the transaction.
Additional Details
“Payment links make moving money even more seamless, but just as importantly, they make the task of requesting money feel more human and less awkward,” said Kristen Anderson, P2P & Networks Product Lead at Cash App. “We’ve heard from our customers that sending in‑app payment requests and push notifications can sometimes come across as overly formal or even passive‑aggressive. Payment links solve this by allowing customers to send requests through whichever platform feels most natural so that they can add context, levity, or humor to the conversation.”
Cash App has also rolled out other recent updates, including an AI chatbot that offers financial advice and a new benefits program with a high borrowing limit.
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