Cash App Fees
Cash App charges a 2% taker fee at its base tier. With its published spread of 0.75% and a deposit fee of 0% by the cheapest common method, a $500 purchase costs about $13.75, and $1,000 about $27.50. Verified September 3, 2026.
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Fee Structure
| Maker fee | — |
|---|---|
| Taker fee | 2% |
| Spread est. | 0.75% |
| Deposit fee est. | 0% |
| Payment methods | cash app balance, bank transfer, debit card, direct deposit |
| Fiat currencies | USD |
What a Purchase Costs on Cash App
| Purchase amount | Estimated fee | Cost per $1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $2.75 | $27.50 |
| $500 | $13.75 | $27.50 |
| $1,000 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| $10,000 | $275.00 | $27.50 |
Estimate Your Own Purchase
| Exchange | Taker fee | Spread | Deposit fee | Total | Effective % | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash App | $10.00 | $3.75 | $0.00 | $13.75 | 2.75% | Visit Cash App |
Estimates from published schedules as of September 3, 2026; actual costs vary by tier, market conditions, and payment provider. Not investment advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Cash App cheap?
- As of September 3, 2026, Cash App ranks 6 of 6 exchanges we can price in full, at $13.75 on a $500 buy against $5.55 for the cheapest, Strike.
- Does Cash App charge a spread?
- Yes. Cash App publishes a spread of 0.75% on top of its trading fee, and every estimate on this page includes it.
- What does a $500 buy cost on Cash App?
- About $13.75. That is the 2% taker fee plus the 0.75% spread plus the 0% deposit fee by cash app balance, applied to $500. Verified September 3, 2026.