(13 Ways) Fix: Cash App ‘Can’t Link Card at This Time’ (2023)

Are you unable to link your card on Cash App?

Why does cash app say can’t link card at this time? o

If that’s the problem, you are at the right place.

In this post, we have explained why you cannot link your debit or credit card to Cash App or keep getting the error ‘can’t link card at this time.’ or ‘can’t link card at this time. Try a different card cash app’

Below, we have listed all the reasons why Cash App says can’t link card at this time along with explanation and solutions.

So, let’s get started.

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Why you get ‘Cash App can’t Link card at this time’ error?

Short Answer: There can be multiple reasons why you are not able to link your Card with Cash App, such as you are entering wrong details, your card is expired, you are using an outdated version of Cash App, there may be a network issue, or the servers of the Cash App are down, etc.

Let’s discuss all the reasons below in detail:

• 1. You are entering wrong card details

This is the most common reason why most people cannot link their cards.

You need to enter multiple card details while linking your card, such as your name, card number, CVV, expiry date, etc.

You might be entering any of these details wrong. That’s why you cannot link your card with Cash App.

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• 2. Your card is expired or deactivated

Every card has an expiry date associated with it. So, the chances are that you aren’t aware, but your card has been expired.

Other reasons could be that your card is deactivated by your bank, which can also be caused due to several reasons.

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• 3. Cash App doesn’t support your card

Cash App does not support all cards. It only supports cards from –

• Visa
• MasterCard
• American Express
• Discover

Note: The Cash App does not support PayPal and business debit cards at this time.

So, if you are using any card from these categories, you will not be able to link your card.

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• 4. You have linked the same card

If you have ever used or linked your debit card to any previous Cash App account, then it can also be a potential reason why you are not able to link your debit card with Cash App now.

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• 5. Your internet is not working

Another very common reason why you are getting the error ‘can’t link card at this time’ is your internet connection is not working fine.

So, make sure that you have a stable and working internet connection. You can try to switch your internet from your Wi-Fi to mobile data or vice-versa.

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• 6. You are using an Outdated version of Cash App

Another reason why you are having issues while linking your card is an outdated version of the Cash App.

Cash App is often updated, and every new update brings fixes to bugs and issues. So, make sure to update to the latest version of the app.

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• 7. Your Cash App profile name is different as on the card

If your Cash App account profile name doesn’t match the name associated with your debit card, it might also trigger the error. So, make sure registered names are the same for both.

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• 8. Cash App servers are down

One of the main reasons why Cash App is saying can’t link card at this time when you are trying to add your card in the app is Cash App server issues.

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SEE ALSO: Why Cash App Keeps Saying Invalid Card Number

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How to Fix Cash App can’t Link Card at This Time error

1. Try after some time

If you cannot link your card to Cash App at the moment, it is best to wait for a few hours or try the next day.

So, if there are some technical issues, they might get fixed automatically. If not, try other ways listed below.

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2. Enter all details correctly

As explained above, make sure to enter the correct details of your Card, such as your card number, CVV number, card expiry date, and the cardholder name.

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3. Make sure internet is working

Another very common reason you cannot link your card is that your internet is not working, or it isn’t stable.

You can check your internet speed on the speed test by Ookla Website.

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4. Make sure your card is supported by Cash App

As stated above in the post, Cash App only supports card from Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

As per Cash App, ATM cards, Paypal, and business debit cards are not supported at this time.

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5. Make sure Card isn’t expired or blocked

Check the expiry date on your card to make sure it isn’t expired.

Also, contact your bank or use the card anywhere else to ensure that it isn’t blocked or frozen.

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6. Ensure your Cash App profile name is same as on the card

Your name of Cash App profile should be the same as the name associated with your card or bank account.

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7. Link your Bank account first

Some user were able to link their card to Cash App after they linked their bank account to the Cash App.

So, why don’t you give it a try?

Just link your bank account to your Cash App and once it’s done, you can try linking your card too.

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8. Check Cash App server status

If you have tried everything and still you are unable to link your Card, then this problem may not be on your end.

It may be the case, that the servers of the Cash App are down.

The best way to check the server status of the Cash App is to check the Downdetector page of the Cash App. Here, check the number of reports and users comments. If the reports are significant, it means the servers are having issues.

You can also check the server status of Cash App on their official server status website.

If the servers are down for Cash App, you would like to try linking your debit card with Cash App after sometime or after the servers gets restored.

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9. Update Cash App

Using an outdated version of the Cash App can also cause issues while linking your debit card to the app.

So, make sure you are using the latest version of the Cash App on your device. You can download the latest version of CashApp from the link provided below.

• Download Cash App – Google Play Store.
• Download Cash App – App Store

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10. Clear Cash App cache and data

Cache is a temporary data our device store to run the app smoothly and faster. However, with time this data can become large with time and rather than providing benefits it can cause issues.

That being said, to clear the cache of the Cash App, go to your device settings ⇾ Applications ⇾ Cash App ⇾ clear cache.

Note: These settings will be slightly different for several devices.

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11. Try using Browser

Some users in the past have reported that they were able to link their debit card with Cash App by using the Cash App in the browser.

So, this can also work for you. Just visit the Cash App website, sign in with your email or phone, and link your card.

If it gets the job done, you are good to go.

And obviously changes in the Cash App browser app will reflect in your Cash App mobile application on your device.

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12. Contact your Bank

If you have tried everything at your end and still having issues while you are linking your debit card with the app, the next step is to contact your Bank support.

Contact them asking why you are not able to link your debit card with Cash App or why Cash App is saying Invalid Card Number to your card.

They will be able to assist you better.

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13. Contact Cash App

If you contacted your bank only to know that everything is fine with the account, the only option left is to contact Cash App now.

You can contact Cash App support either by email or tag them on their Twitter support page.

Note: Cash App does not provide support over call, so if you are getting any Cash App support contact number from any website, it is likely to be fake, and the chances are that you will get scammed.

Also, note that the Cash App team will never ask you to send them money or solicit your PIN or sign-in code outside the app.

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SEE ALSO: 24 Cash App issues Questions and Solutions (Quick Answers)

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