Cash App is the quickest route to Bitcoin for most people in the United States: you probably already have it on your phone, it links to a normal debit card, and it can send Bitcoin straight to another wallet. That last part is what you need here.
This guide covers the whole trip in order: getting Cash App ready for Bitcoin, buying the right amount, opening your Apollo Group TV invoice, and sending the payment. If Cash App is already verified on your phone, skip to Part 2 and you'll be done in a few minutes.
- 1Cash App balance or card
- 2Buy Bitcoin in Cash App
- 3Send to the Apollo invoice address
- 4Login appears in My Account
What you need
- An iPhone or Android phone with Cash App installed
- A US debit card or bank account linked to Cash App
- Your legal name, date of birth, address and the last 4 digits of your SSN (Cash App asks for these before it enables Bitcoin)
- An Apollo Group TV account with a pack chosen in Plans & Billing
Step-by-step instructions
Part 1: Get Cash App ready for Bitcoin
New to Cash App? Do this once. Existing users can check the Bitcoin tile opens without asking for verification, then move on.
Step 1: Install Cash App and sign in
Download Cash App from the App Store or Google Play. Sign up with your phone number or email and enter the code Cash App texts you.
Step 2: Link a debit card or bank
Add the debit card you'll use to pay. Cash App uses it to top up your balance or to pay for the Bitcoin directly.
Step 3: Verify your identity for Bitcoin
Open the Money tab and tap Bitcoin. Cash App asks for your full name, date of birth, address and the last 4 digits of your Social Security number before it unlocks buying and sending. Some accounts are also asked for a photo of a government ID.
Note: Verification can be instant or take a while on new accounts. Do it before you open your Apollo invoice, so your price lock doesn't run out while you wait.
Step 4: Set a PIN or turn on Face ID
Cash App confirms every Bitcoin purchase and withdrawal with your PIN or biometrics. Set one now so you're not stuck mid-payment.
Part 2: Open your Apollo Group TV invoice
Get the exact Bitcoin amount from Apollo first, so you know how much to buy.
Step 5: Choose your pack
Sign in to Apollo Group TV and open Plans & Billing. Pick a pack. Your invoice appears at the top of the page with a reservation timer.
Step 6: Press Continue Payment
This takes you to the payment methods. Choose Bitcoin Wallet (or Cash App, if it's listed with a Bitcoin address) and press Pay Now.
Step 7: Keep the payment window open
The window shows three things you'll use: the Wallet Address, the Amount to Send (BTC) and a QR code. The BTC amount is locked for a limited time, shown at the top of the window.
Pro tip: The last few digits of the BTC amount are unique to your invoice. They're how our system recognizes your payment, so don't round them.
Part 3: Buy the Bitcoin
Step 8: Tap Bitcoin, then Buy
In Cash App, open the Money tab, tap the Bitcoin tile and press Buy.
Step 9: Enter a custom amount
Tap the … or the custom amount option and enter a dollar amount a little above your invoice total. A few extra dollars covers price movement and leaves room for the network fee if you choose a faster withdrawal.
Step 10: Review and confirm
Cash App shows the Bitcoin you'll receive, the price and its fee. Confirm with your PIN. The Bitcoin lands in your Cash App balance straight away.
Part 4: Send it to your invoice
Step 11: Start a Bitcoin withdrawal
From the Bitcoin screen, tap the send/withdraw button (the arrow icon) and choose Send Bitcoin.
Step 12: Enter the exact BTC amount
Switch the amount to BTC and type the Amount to Send from your Apollo payment window, every digit. If Cash App only shows dollars, tap the currency label to switch it.
Step 13: Paste or scan the wallet address
Press Copy next to the wallet address in the Apollo window and paste it into Cash App's address field, or scan the QR code with Cash App's scanner. Check the first and last four characters match.
Step 14: Pick a withdrawal speed
Cash App offers a few speeds with different fees. A faster speed reaches the Bitcoin network sooner, which means your invoice is confirmed sooner. Whatever you pick, the amount that arrives must still equal the BTC amount on your invoice.
Note: Check the summary screen: the amount being sent to the address should match your invoice. If the fee is taken out of that amount, increase what you send by the fee.
Step 15: Confirm and send
Review the address, amount and speed one last time, then confirm with your PIN. Bitcoin payments can't be reversed, so this check matters.
Step 16: Press I Have Paid
Go back to the Apollo payment window and press I Have Paid. This lets our team know to look for your payment and opens the Payment Under Review page. You don't have to wait for it: the blockchain check keeps running either way.
Cash App limits worth knowing
Cash App sets its own weekly limits on Bitcoin purchases and withdrawals, and new accounts usually start lower. If a withdrawal is refused, the in-app message normally says which limit you hit. Larger packs may need a fully verified account.
Cash App also shows its own fees on the purchase and withdrawal screens. They change, so always read the summary before confirming instead of relying on a number from a guide.
What happens next?
The payment window checks the Bitcoin network every 15 seconds. When your transaction appears it changes to Payment detected, and once the network confirms it the invoice is marked paid. You can close the window at any time; the check keeps running on our side.
Paid invoices go to our team for activation. We create your IPTV login, and it appears in My Account with your username, password, playlist links and expiry date. You'll also get a notification in your dashboard. If you pressed I Have Paid, the Payment Under Review page updates on its own while you wait.