Blocking someone on Cash App stops them from sending you money requests and viewing your profile

When you block a person on Cash App, they can no longer send you payment requests, see your $Cashtag, or view your transaction history. The block is one-way — they won't know they're blocked, and you won't see their activity either. Cash App doesn't notify the blocked person, so there's no awkward message telling them what happened.

Blocking is different from declining a payment request. If someone sends you money and you don't want it, you can decline that single request. Blocking prevents them from contacting you through the app at all. You can unblock someone later if you change your mind.

Key Takeaways

  • Open the person's profile in Cash App, tap the three dots in the top right corner, and select "Block" from the menu.
  • A blocked person cannot send you money requests, but they can still send you money directly if they have your $Cashtag from before the block.
  • Cash App does not tell the blocked person that you blocked them.
  • You can unblock someone by going to your settings, selecting "Blocked Contacts," finding their name, and tapping "Unblock."

Steps to block someone in the Cash App

Step 1: Open Cash App and find the person's profile. Tap the profile icon at the bottom right of your screen. Search for the person's name or $Cashtag using the search bar at the top. When you find them, tap their name to open their profile.

Step 2: Open the menu. In the top right corner of their profile, you'll see three vertical dots (sometimes called a "more" menu). Tap those dots.

Step 3: Select Block. A menu will appear with several options. Tap "Block" from the list. Cash App will ask you to confirm — tap "Block" again to finish.

The person is now blocked. They won't be able to send you requests or see your profile when they search for you. If you want to undo this, you can unblock them at any time using the same process in reverse.

What happens when you block someone

Once you block someone, they cannot send you payment requests through Cash App. If they try to search for your $Cashtag, your profile won't appear in their results. They also cannot see your transaction history or any public information you've shared on the app.

However, blocking does not prevent them from sending you money directly if they already have your $Cashtag saved or know it from before you blocked them. They just won't be able to request money from you. If you want to stop receiving money from someone entirely, you may need to change your $Cashtag or contact Cash App support.

The blocked person will not receive a notification that you blocked them. Cash App keeps the block silent — they'll only realize something is wrong if they try to search for you and can't find you, or if they try to send you a request and it fails.

How to unblock someone on Cash App

Step 1: Open your settings. Tap the profile icon at the bottom right, then tap the gear icon in the top left corner to open Settings.

Step 2: Find Blocked Contacts. Scroll down and tap "Blocked Contacts." You'll see a list of everyone you've blocked on Cash App.

Step 3: Select the person and unblock. Find the person's name in the list and tap it. Tap "Unblock" to remove them from your blocked list. They can now send you requests and see your profile again.

When to block versus decline a payment request

If someone sends you a single payment request you don't want to pay, you can simply decline that request without blocking them. Open the request, tap "Decline," and it goes away. The person can still send you future requests.

Block someone if you don't want them contacting you through Cash App at all — for example, if they keep sending unwanted requests, if you've ended a relationship and want to cut contact, or if you're dealing with someone harassing you. Blocking is the stronger action and should be used when declining requests isn't enough.

If someone is threatening you or sending abusive messages through Cash App, blocking them is a good first step. You can also report them to Cash App by opening their profile, tapping the three dots, and selecting "Report." Cash App takes harassment seriously and may take action against the account.

Blocking doesn't hide past transactions

Blocking someone does not erase your transaction history with them. If you've sent or received money from this person in the past, those transactions will still appear in your Cash App activity. The block only prevents future contact — it doesn't rewrite what already happened.

If you're concerned about privacy, you can delete individual transactions from your history by opening the transaction, tapping the three dots, and selecting "Delete." This removes it from your activity feed, though Cash App may keep records for tax and legal purposes.

What to do if you need to block someone but don't know their $Cashtag

If you want to block someone but don't remember their $Cashtag or name, look through your transaction history. Open the transaction where you sent or received money from them, and their profile will appear. From there, you can open their full profile and block them using the three-dot menu.

You can also check your "Blocked Contacts" list to see if you've already blocked them in the past. If you have, you'll see their name there. If you want to block someone who has never sent or received money with you, you'll need to know their $Cashtag or full name to search for them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone tell if I blocked them on Cash App?

No, Cash App doesn't send a notification when you block someone. They'll only know if they try to search for you and can't find your profile, or if they try to send you a request and it fails. There's no message telling them they've been blocked.

If I block someone, can they still send me money?

They cannot send you a payment request. However, if they already know your $Cashtag from before you blocked them, they may still be able to send you money directly. To stop receiving money from someone entirely, you may need to change your $Cashtag or contact Cash App support.

What's the difference between blocking and declining a request?

Declining a request only rejects that one payment. The person can still send you future requests. Blocking prevents them from sending any requests at all and hides your profile from their searches. Use decline for one-off requests and block if you don't want ongoing contact.

Can I block someone and then unblock them later?

Yes. Go to Settings, tap "Blocked Contacts," find the person's name, and tap "Unblock." Once unblocked, they can send you requests and see your profile again. You can block and unblock the same person as many times as you need to.

Does blocking someone delete our transaction history?

No. Your past transactions with them stay in your activity history. Blocking only stops future contact. If you want to remove a transaction from your feed, you can delete it individually, though Cash App keeps records for its own purposes.