Robinhood Launches Home Cash Delivery Service Through Gopuff in US Cities
Robinhood partners with Gopuff to deliver cash to customers’ homes, offering an alternative to ATMs with added security and simple app-based requests.
Robinhood has introduced a feature that allows customers to get physical cash delivered to their doorstep through Gopuff. Instead of walking to an ATM, users can request money inside the Robinhood app, and a Gopuff rider will bring it in a sealed bag—just like a normal delivery order.
The service costs $6.99, or $2.99 for people who keep more than $100,000 in Robinhood accounts. It may sound unusual, but Robinhood believes younger users appreciate any service that saves time and avoids unnecessary trips outside.
Why Robinhood is Offering This
Most payments today happen through UPI, cards, or mobile wallets, but there are still moments when people need real cash. It might be for a quick tip, a small shop that doesn’t take digital payments, or a personal emergency late at night.
For many users, the biggest inconvenience isn’t the cash itself—it’s finding an ATM, hoping it works, and waiting in line. Robinhood sees this new option as a way to remove that hassle.
Deepak Rao, who heads Robinhood’s banking products, explained the thought behind it: people get almost everything else delivered—so why not cash too?
Where the Service Works and Who Can Use It
The feature is already available in New York City. More cities—including San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia—will get access in the coming months.
To use the service, customers must:
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Be subscribed to Robinhood Gold (₹400-ish per month equivalent in USD)
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Receive at least $1,000 in monthly direct deposits
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Order cash between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., the delivery window for now
Security Steps to Protect Users
Because actual cash is involved, Robinhood and Gopuff have set a few rules:
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The rider will hand the package directly to the customer—no leaving it at the door.
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The customer must show a verification code before receiving the money.
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Drivers won’t know what’s inside the sealed bag.
This setup is similar to how Gopuff already handles expensive items such as headphones or premium drinks.
How This New Feature Could Actually Help People
Many Robinhood users live in big cities where ATMs aren’t always close by or are often out of service. Some machines also charge withdrawal fees, which adds to the frustration. For people who don’t want to step out late at night or don’t feel comfortable carrying cash around after leaving an ATM, doorstep withdrawal can be a safer and easier option.
There’s also a practical angle: not every small business or service provider accepts digital payments. Anyone who has needed cash urgently—whether for a local repair person, a tip, or an unexpected situation—knows the stress of searching for a working ATM.
Instead of building physical branches or large ATM networks, Robinhood is trying a simpler approach: use delivery networks that already exist. It may not replace ATMs entirely, but it gives customers one more way to access their money when they need it, without leaving home.
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