8 Ways to Get Free Money on Cash App (& Avoid Scams) (2025)

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1Use a Referral Code

2Refer Friends

3Participate in Giveaways and Sweepstakes

4Use the CashApp Debit Card

5Waive ATM Fees

6Take Advantage of Cash Card Boosts

7Activate Bitcoin Boost

8Complete Surveys

9Avoid Scams

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If you've been looking for ways to earn a little extra cash, you may have come across ways to earn free money on Cash App. Which of these methods are legitimate? Can you actually get free money on Cash App? Keep reading this article to for tips on how to get money on Cash App and how to avoid costly scams.

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Use a Referral Code

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  1. Get a bonus when you sign up with a referral code. If you don't have Cash App already, you can sign up with a referral code to get some extra money right away. The amount may vary, though most users report getting a $5 bonus when they sign up for Cash App with a referral code.[1]

    • You must send $5 within your first two weeks to get the referral bonus.
    • If you've used Cash App before, you're not eligible to get a sign up referral bonus.
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Refer Friends

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  1. Refer your friends to Cash App to get further bonuses. The amount varies, but most people will be able to get $5 to $15 per referral. You can refer friends by tapping on your profile button in the upper right corner of the app and selecting Invite friends.[2]

    • Friends you refer to Cash App must send $5 within their first two weeks for you to get your referral bonus.
    • There is no limit on referrals, so you can earn a bonus for each brand new Cash App user you refer.[3]

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Participate in Giveaways and Sweepstakes

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  1. Cash App will sometimes sponsor giveaways and sweepstakes. While this isn't the most reliable method to get free money on Cash App, it is a legitimate way. Follow Cash App on Twitter to keep on top of their intermittent giveaways.

    • Other platforms will sometimes do giveaways for Cash App money. Be sure to research these platforms thoroughly to ensure the giveaway is not a scam. If a giveaway ever requires you to buy chances to win, it is most likely a scam.
    • Cash App giveaways usually come with their own terms and conditions, so make sure to read them before you sign up.

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Use the CashApp Debit Card

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  1. Get the Cash App Cash Card. This debit card is connected to your Cash App balance, and by using it you can get various rewards and instant discounts. You can sign up for the Cash Card directly through the Cash Card tab on your Cash App home screen.[4]

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Waive ATM Fees

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  1. Utilize direct deposits to waive ATM fees. If you get more than $300 per month deposited into your Cash App, you can get free ATM withdrawals at any in-network ATMs.[5] While this may not immediately feel like free money, saving ATM fees keeps more of your money in your pocket.

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Take Advantage of Cash Card Boosts

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  1. If you have a Cash Card, you can get discounts by using Boosts. Again, this doesn't directly give you free money, but if you are using your Cash Card where you have a Boost active, you will instantly save money. You can activate Cash Card Boosts via the Cash Card tab on your Cash App home screen.[6]

    • Some boosts that users have seen in the past include 20% off an Instacart order, 10% off a Whole Foods purchase, and 7% off an Uber Eats delivery. Check your Cash Card Boosts to see what's available right now.

Activate Bitcoin Boost

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  1. Utilize Bitcoin Boost to earn Bitcoin on Cash Card purchases. If you're interested in crypto, Cash App allows you to activate Bitcoin Boost which allows you to earn Bitcoin whenever you use your Cash Card for purchases. You can then sell this Bitcoin to earn some extra cash.[7]

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Complete Surveys

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  1. Complete surveys for extra money. Apps like Swagbucks allow you to complete surveys and quizzes to make a little extra money, and some of these opportunities pay you through Cash App. While you won't earn a ton of extra money this way, it is a legitimate source of extra money that can pay through Cash App.

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Avoid Scams

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  1. Avoid offers that sound too good to be true. There are a lot of Cash App scams out there that can actually drain your bank account instead of filling it. If you see "Cash App hack," "Cash App money code," or "Cash App money generator," these are all scams and none of these methods work.

    • A scam that has been becoming popular is where someone will randomly send you some money on Cash App. This money is stolen, and the user who sent it will try to send you a refund request for the money back.
    • Any offer that promises you a lot of money all at once is likely a scam. The exception is giveaways, but you should still be wary of what source is promoting any giveaways or sweepstakes.

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