Cash App has rolled out a new feature called “pools,” aimed at making group payments easier and more flexible. Whether it’s splitting a restaurant bill, collecting for a vacation, or buying a group gift, users can now pool funds from friends and family—even if they don’t have the app.
The feature is currently available to select users and will be expanded to more in the coming months.
To create a pool, users can go to the payment tab, set a target amount, and invite contributors using their $cashtag or by sending a link. Non-users can contribute directly via Apple Pay or Google Pay, a major step that removes the need for everyone to install the app.
Once the goal is met or anytime the organizer chooses, the pool can be closed and the collected funds transferred to their Cash App balance.
Cash App’s move to include non-user contributions is particularly timely. The platform recently reported lower-than-expected user activity in Q1, which impacted gross profits. This new feature could help drive engagement and adoption by eliminating barriers for new users.
With competitors like Venmo and PayPal already offering similar money-pooling tools, Cash App’s enhanced accessibility might give it a much-needed edge.
