Download ArticleDownload Article

Did you send or receive a Cash App payment by mistake? Since Cash App payments are instant, you can't usually cancel them once they've been sent. However, there are ways to return the money to its proper place. If you're a recipient, you can easily refund the payment to the sender in a few steps. If you're a sender, you'll need to check your activity feed for a cancel option. If there is no option, you'll have to request a refund from the recipient or dispute the charge. This How.com.vn will show you how to cancel Cash App payments on your mobile device.

Things You Should Know

  • If you're a sender, instant payments usually can't be canceled.
  • If you're a recipient, you can refund the payment in the Activity Tab.
  • After filing a dispute, the Cash App team will investigate your claim. The final decision will be made by the card network.
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Canceling as a Recipient

Download Article
  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open Cash App.
    Cash App is available to use on iPhone or Android.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Click the Activity tab.
    This will be indicated by the clock icon on the top right.[1]
    Advertisement
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Select the payment you want to cancel.
    You will be able to see the sender, the amount, and the time of payment.
    • This will pull up a new window with more information.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Click  ••• .
    This will open the options regarding the payment.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Click Refund.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Click OK.
    This will send the payment back to the sender.
  7. Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 4:

Canceling as a Sender

Download Article
  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open Cash App.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Click the Activity tab.
    This will be indicated by the clock icon on the top right.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Select the payment you want to cancel.
    You will be able to see the sender, the amount, and the time of the payment.
    • This will pull up a new window with more information.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Click  ••• .
    This will open the options regarding the payment.
  5. Step 5 Check for a "Cancel" option.
    In most cases, you won't see a Cancel option since Cash App payments are instant.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 If present, click Cancel.
    This will cancel the transaction and return the money to your account.
  7. Advertisement
Method 3
Method 3 of 4:

Requesting a Refund

Download Article
  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open Cash App.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Click the Activity tab.
    This will be indicated by the clock icon on the top right.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Select the payment you want to cancel.
    You will be able to see the sender, the amount, and the time of the payment.
    • This will pull up a new window with more information.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Click  ••• .
    This will open the options regarding the payment.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Click Report an Issue.
    [2]
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Select a reason.
    You can select I sent the wrong person money, I have an issue with goods or services I paid for, or I was scammed.
  7. How.com.vn English: Step 7 Click Next.
  8. How.com.vn English: Step 8 Click Done.
    Your request for a refund will be sent to the recipient.
    • If they approve the refund, you will see it in the Activity tab on the top right.
  9. Advertisement
Method 4
Method 4 of 4:

Disputing Charges

Download Article
  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Contact the merchant.
    Before disputing any charges, contact the merchant/recipient to resolve the issue. If they do not respond or if you are unable to come to an agreement, you can move to the next step to contact Cash App.[3]
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Open Cash App.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Click the Activity tab on your home screen.
    This will be indicated by the clock icon in the top right.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Select the transaction you want to dispute.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Click  ••• .
    This will open the options regarding the payment.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Click Need Help & Cash App Support.
  7. How.com.vn English: Step 7 Click Dispute this Transaction.
    Cash App will take the steps to contact the merchant or recipient to investigate the dispute claim.
    • You will be notified of updates throughout the process via email.
    • The final decision will be made by the card network.
    • If needed, you can view your Cash App history.
  8. Advertisement


Expert Q&A

Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Tips

      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

      About This Article

      How.com.vn English: Rain Kengly
      Written by:
      How.com.vn Technology Writer
      This article was co-authored by How.com.vn staff writer, Rain Kengly. Rain Kengly is a How.com.vn Technology Writer. As a storytelling enthusiast with a penchant for technology, they hope to create long-lasting connections with readers from all around the globe. Rain graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in Cinema. This article has been viewed 24,408 times.
      How helpful is this?
      Co-authors: 5
      Updated: February 22, 2023
      Views: 24,408
      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 24,408 times.

      Is this article up to date?

      ⚠️ Disclaimer:

      Content from Wiki How English language website. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License; additional terms may apply.
      Wiki How does not encourage the violation of any laws, and cannot be responsible for any violations of such laws, should you link to this domain, or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

      Notices:
      • - A few of these subjects are frequently censored by educational, governmental, corporate, parental and other filtering schemes.
      • - Some articles may contain names, images, artworks or descriptions of events that some cultures restrict access to
      • - Please note: Wiki How does not give you opinion about the law, or advice about medical. If you need specific advice (for example, medical, legal, financial or risk management), please seek a professional who is licensed or knowledgeable in that area.
      • - Readers should not judge the importance of topics based on their coverage on Wiki How, nor think a topic is important just because it is the subject of a Wiki article.

      Advertisement