Cash App’s new tap-to-pay accessory is silly, shiny, and probably going to sell out

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Credit: Cash AppTL;DRCash App has launched Cash App Tags, NFC payment accessories linked to the Cash App Card.The first model is the Cash App Wand, a $25 pearlescent keychain available in limited supply.It works anywhere Visa tap-to-pay is accepted and can be locked or deactivated in the app.Cash App has apparently looked at the simple act of tapping to pay and decided it needed a little more theater. The company has launched Cash App Tags, which are NFC-enabled payment accessories linked to the Cash App Card. The first one isn’t a subtle bracelet or sleek belt buckle — it’s called the Cash App Wand. According to the announcement on the company website, the Wand is available starting today through Cash App for $25. It’s only being released in a limited run for now, and you’ll need an active Cash App Card to use it. Once activated in the app, the Wand can be used anywhere Visa tap-to-pay is accepted. In other words, it works much like the Cash App Card itself, except you’re tapping an accessory that looks like a toddler’s toy instead of your phone or smartwatch.