10 Easy Steps to Deposit a Check on Cash App

Co-authored by Darlene Antonelli, MA Reviewed by Stan Kats

Last Updated: April 21, 2025

Do you want to deposit that physical check while you're on the go? Luckily, depositing paper checks into Cash App is a simple and easy process. This wikiHow article teaches you how to deposit a physical check into the Cash App mobile app.

How to Deposit a Check on Cash App

Grant Cash App the necessary permissions to cash checks in your settings. Then, open the app and select the bank icon. Tap on “checks” and enter the amount. Endorse the check and take a photo of the front and the back of the check to cash it.

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Ensure that your check meets all the requirements. Before you can deposit a check with Cash App, a few requirements must be met:
- The check is made out to you, the same person that's on the Cash App account, or jointly, with an approved person.
- The check is payable in US Dollars. Since the Cash App works with US financial institutions, the money in the check must be in US currency.
- The check has been properly signed by the person or company issuing the check.
- The check equals or is less than your deposit limit. (For every Cash App account, each check has a limit of $3,500 with a total limit of $7,500 per month, and the app will tell you how much you have left before you reach your monthly limit).
- The check hasn't expired. There's usually a 90-day limit on checks.
- The check hasn't been deposited already.
- The check is unaltered.
- You have signed the check and written "Cash App Deposit" under your signature.
This app icon features a white "$" inside a green box.

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The Checks option will allow you to scan paper checks into your account using your phone.
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Enter the check amount. Using the keypad on the screen, enter the amount that the check is in.^{[2]
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- Tap Confirm Amount to continue.
To confirm it, tap the box next to "The check is written correctly" if your check matches the example on your screen.^{[3]
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To confirm it, tap the box next to "The check is written correctly" if your check matches the example on your screen.
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Tap Take Photo next to "Front." This will open your phone's camera so you can take a photo to scan the check.
- Use the grids on your screen to line up the photo of your check and Cash App will automatically take a picture of the check when it is clear and acceptable. (Make sure to use a dark background).
" This will open your phone's camera. Cash App will automatically take a photo of the check as soon as it is clear and easy to read.
You'll see how much the check is worth displayed here as well as some disclaimer that your money won't be available until it deposits, which usually takes 3-4 business days.^{[4]
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Why can't I deposit checks when I started this account a long time ago?

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CashApp can be a pain with this. Wait until you receive a direct deposit, and you start using your account. Once you have at least one direct deposit, the ability to deposit checks should be opened to you.

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