Cash App

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Cash App is a peer-to-peer payment and financial services platform that allows users to send and receive money, use a Cash Card, and access additional banking-like features.

San Francisco, CA
Owned by Block, Inc.

About Cash App

This descriptor indicates a transaction processed via Cash App, a financial services platform operated by Block, Inc. Cash App lets individuals send and receive money, pay businesses, use a Visa debit card called the Cash Card, and in some regions buy stocks or bitcoin. In this case, the text “CASH APP*THOMAS WALSH*CAS” suggests you made a payment through Cash App to a user or merchant profile named Thomas Walsh, with the location showing as Oakland, CA.

A charge like this normally appears on your statement when you send money using Cash App, make a purchase with your Cash Card, or authorize a payment to a person or small business that uses Cash App to accept payments. The descriptor often includes “CASH APP*” followed by the recipient’s display name or business name. It may also show date codes or internal reference numbers. These are typically one-time payments, but recurring transfers (for example, if you regularly pay someone using Cash App) can create a pattern of similar charges.

If you don’t recognize this charge, open the Cash App on your phone and review your Activity history for the same date and amount; that is the fastest way to see who was paid and why. You can tap the specific payment in the app to view details, contact the recipient, or start a dispute or refund request if appropriate. If you suspect fraud or an unauthorized transaction, you should immediately report it through Cash App’s in-app support and also contact your bank or card issuer; they may place a hold on your card and start a dispute investigation. Always verify that emails or messages about Cash App payments are from official channels before clicking links or providing any account information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my bank statement say “CASH APP*THOMAS WALSH*CAS” instead of just Cash App?

Cash App statement descriptors usually include “CASH APP*” followed by the recipient’s display name or business name—in this case, likely a person or merchant profile named Thomas Walsh. This helps identify who you paid through Cash App, not just the platform itself.

How can I verify what the CASH APP*THOMAS WALSH charge was for?

Open the Cash App, go to the Activity tab, and look for a transaction on the same date and for the same amount as the charge on your bank statement. Tapping that payment will show details such as the recipient, notes you added, and the exact time, which can help you confirm what the payment was for.

Can I get a refund for a payment I sent via Cash App to Thomas Walsh?

Cash App payments are typically instant and cannot be unilaterally reversed by Cash App once completed. To seek a refund, open the payment in your Activity, tap the transaction, and use the options there to contact the recipient or request a refund. If you believe the payment was fraudulent, you can report it through Cash App support and also contact your bank to dispute the charge.

Why do I see a pending or temporary Cash App charge on my card?

You may see a pending Cash App charge or authorization if a transaction is still processing, if a Cash Card payment is awaiting final settlement, or if there was a temporary authorization hold by a merchant. These usually resolve automatically within a few business days; the pending hold will either convert to a final charge or drop off your account.

Is this a recurring subscription charge from Cash App?

Most Cash App transactions like this are one-time person-to-person or merchant payments. However, if you set up recurring transfers or regularly pay the same person or business through Cash App, the charges can appear on a repeating schedule. Check your Activity in Cash App for any scheduled or repeated payments to this recipient.

How do I contact Cash App about an unrecognized CASH APP*THOMAS WALSH transaction?

To contact Cash App, open the app, go to your profile icon, select Support, and choose the transaction in question or the topic that best fits your issue. You can also visit help.cash.app from a browser. Avoid searching for phone numbers online, as there are many scams; always start from the official app or website.

Can I cancel a Cash App payment after it appears on my bank statement?

Once a Cash App payment shows as completed and appears on your bank statement, it generally cannot be canceled. You can check the payment in your Cash App Activity—if it still shows as pending, you may see a Cancel option. Otherwise, you will need to request a refund from the recipient or, in the case of suspected fraud, file a dispute with Cash App and your card issuer.

Why does the descriptor show a city like Oakland, CA for my Cash App transaction?

The city and state (such as Oakland, CA) in the descriptor may reflect the recipient’s registered location, the merchant’s business address, or a processing location used by Cash App or its banking partners. It does not always match your own location, so focus on the date, amount, and recipient name in your Cash App Activity to verify the charge.

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