X has started a nationwide rollout of X Money. (File Photo)
X has begun a nationwide rollout of ‘X Money’, a new financial service built directly into its social media app for Premium and Premium+ subscribers.
The launch marks one of Elon Musk’s biggest steps yet toward turning X into an all-in-one platform combining social networking, payments and everyday banking.
What does X Money offer?
The service includes deposit accounts, instant peer-to-peer payments, a Visa debit card, and direct deposit, all without leaving the app. Subscribers can send money to other X users through their handles with no transfer fees, pay bills, send wire transfers, mail physical checks, and receive paychecks. Eligible users may get their paycheck up to two days earlier than a traditional bank deposit.
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The X Card, a Visa debit card linked to the service, offers 3 per cent cashback on eligible purchases, no foreign transaction fees, and free ATM withdrawals. It works anywhere Visa is accepted and supports digital wallets including Apple Pay and Google Pay. Security relies on passkeys rather than passwords, with users able to set transaction limits and add extra verification for certain payments.
Premium+ subscribers can earn up to 6 per cent annual percentage yield on eligible deposits, while Premium subscribers can access the same rate after meeting direct deposit requirements.
Who actually holds the money?
X itself does not operate as a bank. Deposit accounts are held through Cross River Bank, an FDIC-member institution based in New Jersey, with standard FDIC insurance covering deposits up to $250,000 per depositor.
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X also runs a cash sweep programme that spreads customer balances across several partner banks, which it says can extend combined FDIC pass-through insurance up to $10 million, though this protection only applies under specific conditions if a partner bank fails. Visa powers the debit card network and instant transfers through Visa Direct, a partnership dating back to early 2025.
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What are the current limits?
The service currently supports only traditional currency, with no Bitcoin, stablecoin or blockchain-based transfers, though executives have said they’re open to adding stablecoin features later.
X Payments currently holds money transmitter licenses in 41 states and Washington, DC, but has not yet secured approval in New York or Massachusetts, where regulators are still reviewing its plans.
Senator Elizabeth Warren raised concerns in April about consumer protections, financial stability and national security risks tied to the service, pointing to past FDIC enforcement actions against Cross River Bank in 2018 and 2023.
Whether X Money can clear remaining regulatory hurdles and convince users to treat X as their main financial hub remains an open question.
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X has started a nationwide rollout of X Money. (File Photo) 
