What is the SQC* (Variant of CASH APP *JORDAN R) charge?

Why it shows up like this

A line item labeled CASH APP *JORDAN R on your bank or credit card statement indicates a peer-to-peer transfer processed through Cash App, the mobile payment service operated by Block, Inc. Unlike payment processors that post cryptic internal reference codes, Cash App adds the recipient's chosen display name directly after the asterisk. In this transaction, 'JORDAN R' represents the individual or merchant who received your payment. You might also spot related billing descriptors such as SQC* or SQUARE CASH on older transactions or direct bank debits.

This entry appears whenever you send money to another person or business and your existing Cash App balance cannot cover the full amount. When your balance is insufficient, Cash App debits your linked checking account or debit card for the difference. Common triggers include splitting a dinner check, reimbursing a coworker, paying a home contractor, or purchasing goods from a social media seller. Remember that users often choose nicknames, business titles, or handles for their accounts. A payment sent to a friend or family member may list a display name you do not immediately recognize.

Charges can also stem from recurring subscriptions or recurring payments set up through Cash App, as well as automatic wallet reloads or instant transfer fees. If you recently used a Cash App debit card (Cash Card) at a retail register or online checkout, that transaction posts under the merchant or processor descriptor as well.

If you do not recognize the payment, open the Cash App mobile application and review your Activity tab. Match the date and amount, like a $25.00 charge, against your transaction history to view the full recipient profile and notes. When a charge does not match any personal account activity, someone may have compromised your debit card credentials. Lock your debit card immediately through your bank, report the unauthorized transaction to your financial institution, and file a report through the official Cash App support portal at https://cash.app.

Don’t recognize it? You might still

Peer-to-peer transfers frequently cause confusion because statement descriptors display custom nicknames rather than corporate business names. Before filing a fraud report, consider these common explanations:

• The recipient's display name might be a nickname or business alias rather than their real name.
• Instant deposits and Bitcoin or stock purchases inside Cash App also generate bank entries.
• Cash App is a frequent target for account-takeover fraud — unrecognized names deserve suspicion.

What to do, in order

If you suspect an unauthorized transaction or an account takeover, follow these concrete steps to protect your funds:

1. Check the in-app activity list Every outgoing payment is listed with recipient, date, and note.
2. Lock it down if the payment isn't yours Change your Cash App PIN and password, unlink compromised cards, and contact Cash App support in-app — they don't offer inbound phone support, and 'Cash App support' numbers found via search are a well-known scam.
3. Dispute unauthorized use with your bank too If your card was charged without authorization, your card issuer can dispute it in parallel.

Quick questions

Frequently asked questions

The original descriptor

This line is a variant of CASH APP *JORDAN R — read the full entry for confirmation steps, support contacts, and everything else that applies here.

Part of a family

CASH APP *JORDAN R is one of the SQ* charges lines — see the whole family decoded.

Verified sources

Every claim on this page is checked against official sources — open them to confirm before you call your bank.

• Cash App — dispute a Cash Card transaction https://cash.app
• CFPB Cardholder Dispute & Billing Rights Guide https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-do-i-dispute-a-charge-on-my-credit-card-en-1965/