Updated 01/12/21: Updated this guide with the most recent information about Apple Cash.
When iOS 11 landed in 2017, it came without of its most anticipated features: Apple Cash. Similar to Venmo or Square Cash, Apple Cash lets you instantly send money to another iOS user. You don’t even need a new app, as it’s built right into iMessage. Apple Cash was released a few months later as part of iOS 11.2.
It’s an incredibly easy way to send person-to-person money, but it does have a few caveats you’ll need to be aware of. Here’s what you need to know about setting up and using it.