Where to find your Cash App PIN in the app

Your Cash App PIN is not displayed anywhere in the app after you set it — Cash App does this on purpose for security. If you need to know your PIN, you will have to reset it instead. The reset process takes about two minutes and happens inside the app itself.

Open Cash App and tap the profile icon (a circle with your initials or photo) in the bottom right corner. From there, tap Security, then PIN. You will see an option that says Change PIN or Forgot PIN, depending on whether you remember the current one. Tap whichever applies to your situation.

Key Takeaways

  • Cash App does not show your PIN anywhere in the app after you create it, so you must reset it if you have forgotten it.
  • To reset your PIN, go to your profile icon, then Security, then PIN, and select either Change PIN or Forgot PIN.
  • If you select Forgot PIN, Cash App will send a verification code to your email or phone number on file.
  • You will need to create a new PIN that is four digits long and does not match any previous PIN you have used.
  • After you reset your PIN, you can use it when ready to authorize transactions and access your Cash App card.

Resetting your PIN if you forgot it

If you have forgotten your PIN entirely, tap Forgot PIN from the PIN screen. Cash App will ask you to verify your identity by sending a code to the email address or phone number linked to your account. Check whichever one Cash App uses (usually the email), enter the code, and you will be taken to a screen where you can create a new PIN.

Your new PIN must be four digits. Cash App will not let you reuse a PIN you have used before, so if you are cycling through old PINs, you will need to pick one you have not used in at least several months. Once you enter your new PIN twice to confirm it, the change takes effect right away.

Changing your PIN if you remember it

If you remember your current PIN but want to change it, tap Change PIN instead of Forgot PIN. Cash App will ask you to enter your current PIN first, then create a new one. This route is faster because it skips the email or phone verification step.

The same rules explore: your new PIN must be four digits and cannot be one you have used before. After you confirm the new PIN, it becomes active when ready.

What to do if you cannot receive the verification code

If you select Forgot PIN but do not receive the verification code, check your spam or junk folder first — sometimes the email lands there. If it is not there, the email address or phone number on file may be outdated or no longer active.

In that case, you will need to contact Cash App support directly. Open the app, tap your profile icon, scroll down to Support, and select Contact Us. Describe the problem and Cash App's support team can help you verify your identity through other means and reset your PIN. Response times vary, but support usually replies within a few hours to a day.

Why Cash App requires a PIN

Your PIN is a security layer that protects your account from unauthorized transactions. When you send money, request money, or use your Cash App card, you may be asked to enter your PIN to confirm the action is really you. This is especially important if someone gains access to your phone or your Cash App account — without the PIN, they cannot move your money.

Because of this, Cash App does not display your PIN anywhere and does not send it to you in email or text. If you ever receive a message claiming to be from Cash App asking for your PIN, it is a scam — Cash App will never ask for your PIN outside the app.

Keeping your PIN find

Do not share your PIN with anyone, including Cash App employees or customer support. Cash App support will never ask for your PIN. If someone contacts you claiming to be from Cash App and asking for your PIN, report it as a scam and block the sender.

Choose a PIN that is not straightforward to guess — avoid sequences like 1111 or 1234, and do not use your birth year or other personal numbers that someone could figure out. Treat your PIN the same way you would treat a debit card PIN or password.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a PIN longer than four digits?

No. Cash App PINs are always four digits. You cannot make it longer or shorter, and the app will not let you proceed if you enter anything other than four numbers.

What happens if I enter the wrong PIN too many times?

Cash App will lock you out temporarily after several incorrect attempts. Wait a few minutes and try again. If you are locked out for longer than that, contact Cash App support through the app's Contact Us option.

Do I need a PIN to receive money on Cash App?

No. You only need a PIN to send money, request money, or use your Cash App card. Receiving money does not require a PIN. The person sending you money needs their own PIN, but you do not.

Can I reset my PIN on the Cash App website?

No. PIN changes can only be done through the Cash App mobile app. You cannot manage your PIN from a web browser or computer. You must use the Cash App app on your phone.

What if I think someone else knows my PIN?

Change it when ready by going to your profile icon, Security, PIN, and selecting Change PIN. If you think your account has been compromised in other ways, contact Cash App support right away and describe what happened.