The Banking tab is in the home screen menu at the bottom of your Cash App
Open Cash App and look at the bottom of your screen. You will see four icons arranged in a row: a house, a clock, a person, and a gear. The Banking tab is the house icon on the far left. Tap it and you land on your home screen, where you can see your Cash Card, send money, request money, and access your linked bank account.
If you have already tapped the house icon, you are already in the Banking tab. The confusion usually comes from the fact that Cash App does not label these tabs with words — only icons. The house represents your banking home base, where all your account activity and payment options live.
Key Takeaways
- The Banking tab is the house icon at the bottom left of the Cash App home screen.
- From the Banking tab, you can view your Cash Card balance, send and request money, and manage your linked bank account.
- The other three tabs (clock, person, gear) show transaction history, contacts, and settings respectively.
- Your Cash Card details, including the card number and routing information, are accessible from the Banking tab by scrolling down.
What you can do from the Banking tab
Once you tap the house icon, the Banking tab shows your current Cash App balance at the top in large text. Below that are quick-action buttons: Send Money, Request Money, and Pay Bills. If you scroll down, you will see your Cash Card displayed with its last four digits, and below that are options to view your card details, order a replacement card, or freeze your card if it is lost or compromised.
The Banking tab is also where you manage your linked bank account. Scroll further down and you will see a section for your linked bank, which shows the bank name and account type. From here you can add a new bank account, remove an existing one, or change which account Cash App uses as your default for transfers in and out.
How to add or change your linked bank account
From the Banking tab, scroll down until you see the bank account section. Tap "Add Bank Account" if you have not linked one yet, or tap the existing bank name if you want to change it. Cash App will ask you to enter your bank's routing number and your account number, or you can log in with your online banking credentials if your bank is on Cash App's supported list.
Once linked, that bank account becomes your default source for moving money into Cash App and your default destination when you cash out. You can link multiple accounts, but only one can be active at a time. If you need to switch between accounts for different transfers, you will need to come back to this section and change the default before each transaction.
Finding your Cash Card details from the Banking tab
Your Cash Card number, expiration date, and CVV are all visible from the Banking tab without leaving the app. Scroll down past your balance and quick-action buttons until you see your Cash Card image. Tap the card itself or tap "Card Details" below it. A screen will open showing your full card number, expiration date, and three-digit security code on the back.
You will also see your routing number and account number on this screen if you need them for direct deposit or other bank transfers. These numbers are specific to your Cash App account and work like a traditional bank account number for incoming transfers. Write them down or take a screenshot if you need to provide them to an employer or another service.
The difference between Banking and the other tabs
Cash App has four tabs at the bottom. The house (Banking) is your main account view. The clock icon shows your transaction history — every send, request, payment, and cash-out you have made. The person icon is your contacts list, showing people you have sent money to before and people who follow you. The gear icon is Settings, where you change your password, security options, and notification preferences.
Most of your money movement happens from the Banking tab, but you will switch to the clock tab when you need to check whether a payment went through or when you need to dispute a transaction. The person tab is useful if you send money to the same people regularly, because it shows your history with each contact. Settings is where you go only when something needs to change about your account itself.
Troubleshooting: Banking tab not showing correctly
If the Banking tab looks different than described here, or if buttons are missing, your Cash App may need an update. Go to your phone's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store), search for Cash App, and tap "Update" if one is available. Cash App changes its layout occasionally, and an outdated version may show an older interface.
If you have updated and the Banking tab still looks wrong, try closing Cash App completely and reopening it. On iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to close the app. On Android, tap the back button repeatedly or use your recent apps menu to swipe Cash App away. Then open it again. If the problem persists, you may need to sign out and sign back in, which will refresh your account connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see my routing and account number without tapping the Banking tab?
No. Your routing and account number are only visible from the Banking tab, in the Card Details section. You cannot access them from any other tab or menu. If you need these numbers frequently, take a screenshot or write them down so you do not have to open Cash App every time.
What if I do not see a Banking tab at all?
You may have an older version of Cash App. Update the app from your phone's app store. If you have already updated and still do not see the house icon at the bottom, try closing and reopening the app. If that does not work, sign out of your Cash App account and sign back in.
Is the Banking tab the same as my bank account?
No. The Banking tab is Cash App's interface for managing your Cash App balance and your linked bank account. Your Cash App balance is money held inside Cash App itself. Your linked bank account is your actual bank, which you connect to move money in and out. They are separate.
Can I send money directly from my bank account without using the Banking tab?
You still have to use the Banking tab to set up which bank account is linked. Once that is done, when you tap "Send Money" from the Banking tab, Cash App will pull from whichever bank account you set as default. You cannot bypass the Banking tab entirely, but once your bank is linked, the process is automatic.