If you are under the age of 18 then you need a sponsor for your Cash app account. To get a sponsor you have to send a sponsor request to a parent or an adult whom you can trust.
As a sponsor, you also get to access features like P2P transactions, Cash Cards, direct deposit and investing in bitcoins and stocks.
But to become someone’s sponsor you need to approve the request that is sent to you or if you want someone to become your sponsor you need to send a request.
This article will discuss how to approve and send a sponsor request on the Cash app.
What Is A Sponsor Request On The Cash App?
A sponsor request is a request for approval to become a sponsor on the Cash app for someone between the age of 13 and 17.
You can also invite someone under the age of 18 to use the Cash app and then become their sponsor for the account to manage money together.
Being a sponsor also makes you a legal owner of the sponsored account and the owner of the account which is sponsored becomes an authorized user.
If you are a sponsor then you can track the activity in the app, turn on/off specific features and cancel sponsorship at any time.
How To Approve A Sponsor Request On The Cash App?
After you send the request to your parent or trusted adult they will need to approve the request and the sponsor will be added to your account.
To approve the request, the parent or trusted adult should follow the steps mentioned below.
- Open the Cash app and tap on the “Activity” icon on the home screen.
- Tap on “View” to see “Request for Approval”.
- Tap on “Approve” after reviewing the terms and conditions.
Step 1: Opening Cash App
- Open Cash App on Your Mobile Device: Ensure that you have the latest version of the app installed.
- Navigate to the Home Screen: This is where you’ll find all the primary functions of Cash App.
Step 2: Accessing the Activity Icon
- Tap on the Activity Icon: Located in the bottom right corner of the home screen, this icon leads you to your transaction history and pending requests.
Step 3: Viewing and Approving the Request
- Tap ‘View’ Next to “Request for Approval”: This will take you to the screen where you can review the sponsor request.
- Review the Terms and Conditions: Make sure to understand the agreement before proceeding.
- Tap ‘Approve’ at the Bottom: This will finalize the approval process.
Step 4: Account Verification (If Required)
- Provide Legal Name, Date of Birth, and Social Security Number: Cash App may prompt you to verify your account if it’s not already verified.
Step 5: Tracking Sponsored Account’s Activity
- Monitor the Sponsored Account’s Activity: Once approved, you can track the sponsored account’s activity from your Cash App in real-time.
How To Send A Sponsor Request On The Cash App?
To add a sponsor on the Cash app you need to first send a request to the family member who is an adult if you are under 18 years of age. Follow the steps mentioned below to add a sponsor.
- Open the Cash app and tap on the “Profile” icon on the home screen.
- Scroll down to “Family” and then tap on “I’m a teen”.
- Follow the prompts to enter your details.
- Select the sponsor you want to add by looking up your parent or trusted adult.
- Tap on “Send” in the top right corner.
After you send the request to your sponsor they will approve the request and the sponsor will be added to your account.
Cash App Sponsor Request Limit Reached
The Cash app has limits on how much you can send and receive money which resets after a week or a month.
The limits are different for the sponsor’s account and you can increase the limit by getting your account verified. You can go through the features and limits of sponsored account to understand it.
If you have reached the sponsor request limit on the cash app then you can increase it by giving your full name, date of birth and SSN (Social Security Number).
Giving full information will verify your account and increase the limits. Verified users can increase the limit to unlimited amounts for receiving money.
If you face any issues in sending the request or approving it then you can also contact the Cash app support team directly.
You can contact Cash Support via chat in the app,
- Open the Cash app and tap on the “Profile” icon on the home screen.
- Then tap on “Support”.
- Tap on “Start a Chat” and then type your message and hit “Send Message”.
You can also contact the Cash support team via their Contact page. You can also call Cash Support at 1 (800) 969-1940 available from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm EST.
