Thousands of Washington state residents are receiving $88 to $147 from Cash App after a class action lawsuit over unwanted referral texts. The lawsuit (Bottoms v. Block, Inc.) accused Cash App of violating Washington privacy laws by letting users send promotional messages without proper permission. Block, Inc. (Cash App’s parent company) agreed to pay $12.5 million to settle the case without admitting fault.
The court gave final approval on December 2, 2025. If you filed a valid claim before the October 27, 2025 deadline, your money is coming soon – no further action needed.
What Was the Cash App Lawsuit About?
The case claimed Cash App’s “Invite Friends, Get Cash” feature allowed spam-like referral texts without recipients giving clear consent first. Washington law is very strict about commercial text messages, so the court allowed the lawsuit to move forward as a class action.
Block, Inc. denied wrongdoing but chose to settle to avoid a long trial. The $12.5 million fund covers:
- Payments to people who received the texts
- Attorney fees and costs
- Settlement administration
Cash App also agreed to improve how consent works for referrals.
Who Was Automatically Eligible?
You qualified if ALL these were true:
- You lived in Washington state when you got the text(s)
- You received at least one Cash App referral/invite text between November 14, 2019 and August 7, 2025
- You never gave prior permission for marketing texts from Cash App
Only Washington residents were included – this is separate from other Cash App settlements (like the big data breach one).
Claim Deadline and Current Status
The deadline to file was October 27, 2025 – it has now passed.
Final court approval: December 2, 2025
Payments are being prepared and will start going out in early 2026 (most people expect January–March).
Cash App $147 Settlement Payment Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Settlement Amount | $12.5 million |
| Individual Payment Range | $88 – $147 (average around $110–$130) |
| Number of Valid Claims | Estimated 90,000+ |
| Payment Methods | Direct deposit (fastest), check, or virtual card |
| When Payments Begin | Early 2026 (Q1 expected) |
| Official Website | BottomsTextSettlement.com |
| Administrator Phone | 1-855-256-2008 |
The exact amount each person gets depends on how many valid claims were filed – fewer claims = higher payouts.
How to Check Your Payment Status
Go to the official settlement site:
BottomsTextSettlement.com
Enter your phone number or Claim ID to see:
- If your claim was approved
- Estimated payment amount
- Expected mailing or deposit date
You can also call the settlement administrator at 1-855-256-2008.
Beware of Scams – This Is the Only Real Settlement
Fake websites and text messages are already appearing saying “Claim your $147 Cash App settlement now!” or asking for payment to “release your money.”
Remember:
- You never pay to receive settlement money
- The real administrator will NOT ask for your bank login, Cash App PIN, or Bitcoin
- All legitimate contact comes from BottomsTextSettlement.com or the phone number above
Conclusion
The Cash App $147 settlement is completely legitimate – but only for Washington residents who received unwanted referral texts and filed before the October deadline. If you did, sit back and wait: your payment (likely $100–$147) will arrive automatically in early 2026. No action is needed now.
Always use only the official site BottomsTextSettlement.com or call 1-855-256-2008 for updates. Ignore any other messages or websites promising Cash App settlement money – they are scams trying to steal your information or money.