Cash App has launched “Pools”, a new peer-to-peer group payment feature allowing users to contribute directly using Apple Pay and Google Pay. This update simplifies how groups collect, track, and manage shared expenses directly within the mobile application.
A Seamless Solution for Shared Expenses
According to Cameron Worboys, Cash App’s head of product design, the feature provides a dedicated and straightforward method for handling collective bills. In an official statement, Worboys explained that users can set up a pool to gather funds within seconds, enabling instant transfers to their main Cash App balance when payments are due.
How Cash App Outperforms Venmo and PayPal
While group payment tools are not entirely new—competitors like Venmo offer Groups and PayPal operates its own Pool service—Cash App holds a distinct market advantage. Neither rival platform currently allows participants to contribute directly using third-party digital wallets like Google Pay or Apple Pay.
Setting Up and Tracking Your Group Pool
To use the new feature, users can establish a pool with a specific target amount via the app’s payment tab. From there, creators can invite participants and monitor individual contributions in real time, making it easy to verify who has paid. Once the required funds are collected, the organiser can instantly transfer the money to their Cash App balance.
The Pools feature is currently available to a select group of Cash App customers, with a broader roll-out scheduled over the coming months.