Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo! Cash App releases tap-to-pay magic wand

Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo! Cash App is starting summer with a hint of whimsy.

On June 4, Cash App launched its Cash App Wand, a plastic magic wand that, when linked to a Cash App account, can be used for tap-to-pay like a debit or credit card. The pearlescent wand features a green jewel and a keychain clip.

"We see a unique opportunity here to make payments visible and social for the first time," Block Hardware Lead Thomas Templeton said in a Cash App news release. "Early testers have told us that they've loved carrying the wand and showing it off at checkout, so we believe there's a real appetite for this among our customers."

The Cash App Wand is the first of many tap-to-pay methods that the peer-to-peer payment system is launching this year.

How does the Cash App Wand work?

The Cash App Wand features a Cash App Tag. The wand is powered by near-field communication (NFC), a short-range wireless technology, which allows it to securely make a payment, just like a tap-to-pay debit or credit card.

Is the Cash App Wand safe?

Though the Cash App Wand is marketed as a wearable accessory, users should be mindful that, at the end of the day, it functions like a tap-to-pay debit or credit card.

According to a Cash App news release, the wand features real-time transaction alerts, 24/7 fraud monitoring and the ability to lock and unlock the device within the Cash App mobile app. Users can also deactivate the wand in the app at any time.

Who can buy the Cash App Wand?

The Cash App Wand is only available to Cash App cardholders. Adults interested in opening a Cash App Card may order one through the mobile app. The Cash App Card is linked directly to a user's Cash App balance.

Where to buy Cash App Wand?

The Cash App Wand is available for purchase in the Cash App mobile app.

How much does the Cash App Wand cost?

The Cash App Wand is $25, plus sales tax, according to a Cash App news release.

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