Can You Change Your Routing Number on Cash App? 2 Easy Fixes (2024)

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Written byRain Kengly

Last Updated: October 25, 2022

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1. Never share or change your routing number for strangers. Scammers may contact you with promises of risk-free business opportunities, given that you have a routing number beginning with specific numbers such as "073".^[1]

   • This scam involves depositing thousands of dollars into your Cashapp account with a personal cut of a few hundred dollars. Scammers will then file a fraudulent U.S Unemployment claim listed with your routing and account number.
   • When proven as fraud, Cashapp will be forced to return the thousands of dollars drawn from your own bank account, most likely putting your account balance in the negatives.

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1. You can’t change your assigned routing number on Cash App, but there are ways to obtain a new one. On Cash App, you are given two sets of numbers for identification: routing number and account number. This is to make sure money is transferred properly.

   • If you create a new Cash App account, you will be given a new routing number.
   • If you relocate to a different state and update your location in Cash App’s settings, you will be given a new routing number.

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1. 1

   Launch Cash App on your mobile device.^[2]

   • If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download Cash App from either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, depending on your device.
2. 2

   Unlink your bank account from your current account. Since Cash App won’t let you link a single bank account to two different accounts, you’ll need to unlink it to have access on your new account.

   • To unlink your bank account, tap the profile icon on the top right of the home screen.
   • Click Linked Banks, then click the account you want to remove. Click Remove Bank to unlink your bank account.^[3]
3. 3

   Sign out of any existing accounts. You can do this by clicking the profile icon at the top right.

   • After you have signed out, you’ll be taken to the sign-in page.
4. 4

   Click Sign up. This will redirect you to open a new account.

5. 5

   Enter your email address or phone number. You can use either, but at least one is required to create a new account.

   • If you already used your phone number for your previous account, you will need to sign up using an email.
   • If you already used an email for your previous account, you can opt to use your phone number or a different email.
6. 6

   Verify your email address or phone number. Depending on which option you chose, Cash App will send you an email or text with a secret code.

   • Enter the code to verify your account. Then, click Next.
7. 7

   Enter your first and last name. Once you've done that, click Next.

8. 8

   Link your bank using your debit card. This part is optional during the set-up process, but you will need to link a bank to send and receive money.

   • You can press Skip if you'd rather link your bank account using your account number after the set-up process.
9. 9

   Choose a $Cashtag. This is the unique name you can share with others to receive money.

   • You can be as creative or simple as you'd like for your $Cashtag.
   • You can always change your $Cashtag in your personal settings.^[4]
10. 10

    Find your new routing number. This can be found in the Banking tab on the bottom left corner of the app.

    • The routing number will be listed underneath your Cash Balance along with your account number.
    • Clicking the routing number will pull up a window where you can copy the routing number to your clipboard.
    • If you experience any trouble, you can always contact Cash App.

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1. 1

   Login to your Cash App account. If you're not automatically logged in, sign in again.

2. 2

   Click on

   in the top right corner. This will take you to your profile settings.

3. 3

   Click Personal. You'll be directed to your personal settings.

   • This is where you'll be able to change your full name, $Cashtag, email or phone number, and address.
4. 4

   Click your address. This will be located at the bottom of the screen, above Change Account Type.

5. 5

   Enter your new address. Once you've done that, click Next to save your new address.

   • A new routing number will be generated to match your new address.
   • The routing number will only change if you have relocated to a different state.
6. 6

   Find your new routing number. This can be found in the Banking tab on the bottom left corner of the app.

   • The routing number will be listed underneath your Cash Balance along with your account number.
   • Only use this method if you have relocated.

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