That random Cash App text you got years ago?
It still might earn you a check — but the clock is ticking.
As of October 22, 2025, the claim window for Cash App’s $12.5 million privacy settlement remains open, and Washington residents who received referral messages without consent can still file before October 27, 2025.
The case — Bottoms v. Block, Inc. — accused Block Inc., the parent company of Cash App, of allowing users to send automated promotional texts like:
“Hey! I’ve been using Cash App to send money and spend using the Cash Card. Try it using my code and you’ll get $5.”
Those messages, sent between November 14, 2019, and August 7, 2025, allegedly violated Washington’s privacy and consumer protection laws because they were sent without prior permission.
Why It’s Happening
The lawsuit claimed Block “substantially assisted” users in sending unsolicited messages — a potential breach of the state’s privacy regulations.
Block denied any wrongdoing but agreed to a $12.5 million settlement to avoid further litigation costs.
How to Claim
Eligible users must submit their claim by October 27, 2025, through the official website BottomsTextSettlement.com.
Payments are expected to range from $88 to $147, depending on the number of approved claims.
A final court hearing is scheduled for December 2, 2025, after which payments will be distributed once all approvals and appeals are completed.
This case serves as a reminder that even casual digital invites — like referral links or app messages — can be treated as marketing under state privacy laws.
As digital communication grows faster, so does accountability.
Also Read: You Might Be Owed Money from Cash App — Here’s Who Qualifies for the $147 Payout.
