Do you want to use your Affirm Virtual card on Cash App? Is it even possible?
If this is what you are searching you have landed on the right page. This page explains all you need to know about using Affirm virtual card.
So, lets gets started.
Affirm is a BNPL (Buy now pay later) app that allows you to split your purchase in several installments.
Once you apply from Affirm and get approved, you can purchase items from thousands of merchants and retailers and split your payment into installments that can range from one month to 48 months. However, three, six and twelve month payments are most common.
What is Affirm virtual card
Affirm virtual card is a one time card that can be used on anywhere debit cards are accepted to purchase items.
To get the Affirm virtual card, you must be approved for a loan from Affirm.
The Affirm virtual card is only valid for 24 hours, after which it gets expired.
The best thing about the Affirm virtual card is that you can link it to the Apple Pay or Google Pay and use it in the brick and mortar stores.
Well, the Affirm virtual also does not work with several services, apps and places. Below we have discussed where you can use the Affirm card and where you can’t.
Can you use Affirm virtual card on Cash App
No, you cannot use Affirm virtual card on Cash App.
The Affirm virtual card cannot be used to fund Cash App as Affirm do not allow it to use on money transferring app.
Can you use Affirm virtual card on Venmo
No, you cannot use Affirm virtual card on Venmo.
As Venmo is a money transferring app and the Affirm virtual card cannot be used on the money transferring services.
So, you won’t be able to use Affirm virtual card on Venmo.
Can you use Affirm virtual card on PayPal
No, you cannot use Affirm virtual card on PayPal.
Again, PayPal is a money transferring app and Affirm doesn’t allow using it virtual card on payment and money transferring services.
Can you use Affirm virtual card on Google Pay
Yes, you can use Affirm virtual card on Google Pay.
To pay in a store with an Android device:
- Before checkout, add your virtual card to Google Pay. Also, turn on NFC in settings.
- At checkout, look for the Google Pay symbol.
- Open Google Pay. Swipe to choose your virtual card.
- Hold the back of your device near the card reader.
- Choose Credit when prompted.
- You’ll see a blue checkmark once you’ve paid.
Can you use Affirm virtual card on Apple Pay.
Yes, you can use Affirm virtual card on Apple Pay.
To pay in a store with an iPhone 8 or earlier:
- Before checkout, add your virtual card to Apple Pay.
- At checkout, look for the Apple Pay symbol.
- Hold your device near the card reader to open Apple Pay.
- Tap to choose your virtual card.
- Rest your finger on Touch ID until you see Done.
Where can I use Affirm virtual card
Affirm virtual card can be used to buy items online on almost all merchants that accepts Visa debit cards.
You can also use the Affirm virtual card to buy items from offline (brick and mortar) stores by linking it to the Google Pay or Apple Pay.
Well, the Affirm virtual card cannot be use on Cash App, Venmo, PayPal or other such money transfer services and apps.
Also, you cannot use the virtual card for cash advances, loan, to pay bill and not even to buy currency (including cryptocurrencies)
Below, are the place where virtual Affirm card cannot be used.
When you can’t use Affirm virtual card
Almost! Millions of stores accept our virtual card as payment, so you can buy many things. But there are some exceptions.
You can’t use Affirm for:
- Illegal items and activities
- Weapons, including parts and accessories
- Narcotics and drug paraphernalia
- Currency, including cryptocurrency
- PayPal, Venmo, and other money transfer services
- Cash advances
- Loan and credit card payments
Final Words:
So, that’s all for now, folks. We hope after going through this post, you were able to understand where the Affirm card work and where it does not.
As discussed above, you will not be able to Affirm virtual card on Cash App, Venmo, or PayPal or other such money transferring services.
For more post, visit our Affirm section or follow a few related posts below.
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Ankit Kumar is an Engineer by profession and a blogger by passion. Over the last several years, he has written tons of articles, solving queries on Quora. He also has years of experience in investing in Cryptocurrencies, Funds, and Stocks.