Block Inc. $12.5M Cash App TCPA Class Action Settlement
Did you get an unsolicited Cash App referral text while living in Washington? You could pocket an estimated $88 – $147 from Block Inc.’s $12.5 million settlement. Submit your claim online or download the form below by October 27, 2025.
Download Claim Form (PDF)Who Is Eligible?
You may file one claim if all of the following apply:
- You received a Cash App “Invite friends” referral text between Nov. 14, 2019 and Aug. 7, 2025.
- You were a Washington resident when the text arrived.
- You did not give clear, affirmative consent to receive that marketing text.
Example text: “I’ve been using Cash App… Try it using my code and you’ll get $5…”
Potential Payment
- Estimated payout: $88 – $147 per valid claim
- Equal distribution among all approved claimants
- Payment methods: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, virtual prepaid card, or paper check
Important Deadlines
- Claim filing & exclusion deadline: Oct. 27, 2025
- Fairness hearing: Dec. 2, 2025
- Payments issued after final approval and any appeals
How to File
- Gather your claim code (if you received one) and the phone number(s) that got the text.
- Complete the online claim form or print and mail the PDF to:
Bottoms v. Block Settlement Administrator
PO Box 2631, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 - Select your preferred payout option and submit by Oct. 27, 2025.
Why the Case Settled
The lawsuit (Bottoms v. Block Inc., No. 2:23-cv-01969-MJP) claimed Cash App’s referral program sent commercial texts without the prior express consent required by Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act and Consumer Protection Act—violations akin to the federal TCPA. Block Inc. denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs and risks.
Settlement Fund Allocation
- Total fund: $12,500,000
- Administration (est.): $619,500
- Attorneys’ fees (up to): $3,125,000
- Attorneys’ expenses (est.): $41,133.36
- Service award (up to): $10,000
- Remaining funds: Cash payments to approved claimants
Key Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Block Inc. Cash App TCPA settlement about?
The case alleges Block Inc. facilitated unsolicited Cash App referral texts to Washington residents without consent, violating state consumer-protection laws.
Do I need proof of the text to file a claim?
No physical proof is required, but you must provide the phone number that received the text and, if available, the claim code from the notice.
How much money will I get from the Block Inc. settlement?
Current estimates range from $88 to $147 per eligible claimant. The final amount depends on how many valid claims are filed.
When will Block Inc. settlement checks be sent?
Payments will go out after the court grants final approval on or after Dec. 2, 2025 and any appeals are resolved.
Can I opt out of the Block Inc. Cash App TCPA settlement?
Yes. You must mail a written exclusion request postmarked by Oct. 27, 2025 to preserve your right to sue Block Inc. separately.
Next Steps
Don’t leave money on the table—submit your claim now if you qualify. Questions? Call the settlement administrator at 1-877-540-7545 or email info@BottomsTextSettlement.com.