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Bibbidi bobbidi boo! Cash App is having a bit of a quirky summer.
On June 4, Cash App launched the Cash App Wand, a plastic magic wand that, when linked to your Cash App account, can be used for tap-to-pay like a debit or credit card. The pearlescent wand has a green gemstone and a keychain clip.
“We believe there is a unique opportunity here to make payments visible and social for the first time,” Thomas Templeton, head of Block Hardware, said in a Cash App news release. “Early testers said they loved carrying the cane around and showing it off at checkout, so we believe there’s a strong desire for this among customers.”
Cash App Wand is the first of many tap-to-pay methods the peer-to-peer payment system will launch this year.
How does the Cash App wand work?
The Cash App Wand has a Cash App tag. The wand utilizes Near Field Communication (NFC), a short-range wireless technology, that allows you to make payments securely, just like tap-to-pay debit and credit cards.
Is the Cash App wand safe?
Although the Cash App Wand is marketed as a wearable accessory, users should keep in mind that at the end of the day, it functions like a tap-to-pay debit or credit card.
According to a Cash App news release, the wand features real-time transaction alerts, 24/7 fraud monitoring, and the ability to lock and unlock the device within the Cash App mobile app. Users can disable the wand in the app at any time.
Who can purchase the Cash App Wand?
The Cash App Wand is available only to Cash App cardholders. Adults interested in opening a Cash App Card can order one through the mobile app. The Cash App Card is linked directly to your Cash App balance.
Where can I purchase the Cash App Wand?
The Cash App Wand can be purchased on the Cash App mobile app.
How much does the Cash App Wand cost?
According to a Cash App news release, the Cash App Wand costs $25 plus tax.
Greta Cross is USA TODAY’s national trends reporter. Story ideas? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
