How to Delete Cash App History

Cash App does not provide a feature to delete or erase individual transactions from your activity history. This is standard practice for regulated financial services: payment apps are required to retain transaction records to comply with financial regulations and to protect consumers in the event of disputes. The CFPB oversees consumer financial protection rules that apply to payment platforms like Cash App, which is operated by Block, Inc.

What you can do is manage who can see your activity on your device, lock the app with a PIN or biometric authentication, and control your privacy settings within the app. If your goal is to prevent others from viewing your payment history on a shared phone, those steps are more practical than attempting to delete records. If you want to switch platforms entirely, consider learning how to set up Venmo as an alternative.

To prevent others from viewing your Cash App transaction history on a shared or borrowed device, follow these steps:

1. Enable Touch ID or Face ID. Open Cash App, tap your profile icon (top-right), scroll to "Privacy and Security," and toggle on "Touch ID" or "Face ID." This requires biometric authentication every time Cash App opens.
2. Enable Security Lock. In the same Privacy and Security section, turn on "Security Lock." This requires your PIN or biometric confirmation before any payment is sent.
3. Set a strong Cash App PIN. Under Privacy and Security, go to "Change PIN" and set a unique, strong four-digit PIN that others cannot guess. If you ever forget your PIN, see our guide on how to recover a forgotten Cash App PIN.
4. Log out when done. Tap your profile icon, scroll to the bottom, and tap "Sign Out." This prevents anyone from accessing your account without your login credentials.

While you cannot delete history, you can download a copy of your transaction records. This is useful for personal budgeting, tax documentation, or disputing a charge:

1. Open Cash App on your device and tap your profile icon.
2. Tap "Statements" or navigate to "Documents" in the settings menu.
3. Select the month or date range you want and tap "Export CSV" or "Download."
4. The statement will be sent to the email address associated with your Cash App account.

Cash App typically allows you to download monthly statements going back several years. Keep these records for at least three years for tax purposes — all income received through Cash App, including payments for goods or services, may be taxable. The IRS requires payment apps to report transactions exceeding reporting thresholds via Form 1099-K. Understand how to access your tax documents online to keep records organized.

If you want to stop using Cash App and remove your data from the platform, you can close your account. Before doing so, transfer all remaining funds to your bank account, because your balance will be inaccessible after closure:

1. Transfer your Cash App balance to your linked bank account. Allow one to three business days for the funds to settle.
2. Open Cash App and tap your profile icon.
3. Scroll down and tap "Support."
4. Select "Something Else," then navigate to "Account Settings" > "Close my Cash App Account."
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm closure.

After closing your account, Cash App retains transaction records for a period of time as required by applicable financial regulations. Account closure does not erase past transaction history from Cash App's records — it only ends your access to the account.

Cash App allows you to adjust certain privacy settings that affect who can see your activity. In the app's privacy settings, you can set your profile to private so strangers cannot find your $Cashtag by searching. You can also disable the "Activity Feed" — which, by default, may share certain payment activity with mutual contacts.

Never share your Cash App PIN, sign-in code, or password with anyone, including people claiming to be Cash App support. Cash App support will never ask for your password or send codes to transfer money. Report unauthorized transactions immediately through the app and to the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov if your funds are affected. If you have been scammed, review our guide on how to get money back on Cash App if scammed.