Cash App owes Montana Residents $2,500

Between Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Google Wallet, there are no shortages of ways to transfer money; that also includes an app called Cash App.

It turns out if you used Cash App in Montana, you are owed some money thanks to a recent settlement.

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Does Anyone Use Cash In Montana Anymore?

Cash and coins seem to be going the way of dodo in recent years as debit cards, credit cards, and money transfer apps become more popular ways to pay and transfer money.

Sadly, some of these apps aren't quite as safe and secure as one would hope, and as such, a new settlement means residents of Montana could be in line for a decent chuck of change coming their way.

According to USA Today, Cash App Investing and Block Inc. were sued by consumers because of the companies "failure to exercise reasonable care in securing and safeguarding consumer information."

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How Do You Collect The Money You Are Owed

First, you have to be sure you qualify for the settlement money, which means you must have had an account on Aug. 23, 2018, and before Aug. 20, 2024.

You also cannot file a claim if you have already been reimbursed by Block Inc., Cash App Investing, or a third party.

If those stipulations apply to you, then you have until November 18th of this year to file a completed claim, which you can do by clicking here.

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