Though the Cash App card is free to order, set up, and activate, without money you can't use it. The hassle-free and safe payment experience one can only enjoyed as long as there is money available in your card. To protect the seamless user experience, Cash App lets the users to add money to Cash App in many ways. You can add money to your Cash App card from debit card and by requesting money from your contacts. Also, if you wish you can add money to Cash App card at store as well. For more information read this post: where can i load my cash app card?