Cash App has been gaining popularity for a while now, thanks to the ease of payments and compatible payment platforms. Developed by Square Inc., Cash App allows you to sign up with your email address or phone number, then link your debit card, credit card, or bank account to it.

You can then instantly send and receive payments from all contacts currently using Cash App. If you use the app, you may have heard the term “Cash Out.” Let’s take a quick look at it.

Cash App uses its own payment platform to send and receive payments instantly. The app handles this by acting as an intermediary between you and your bank. Once you send or receive a payment, it is added to your Cash App account instead of your bank account. This is what allows Cash App to make payments instantly, regardless of your payment platform.

If you want to use the money you received in your Cash App, you will need to transfer it to your bank account or linked credit or debit card. This process is called “Cash Out.”