BLOCK, INC., 10-K filed on 2/22/2024
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Feb. 16, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2023    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 001-37622    
Entity Registrant Name BLOCK, INC.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 80-0429876    
Entity Address, Address Line One 1955 Broadway    
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 600    
Entity Address, City or Town Oakland    
Entity Address, State or Province CA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 94612    
City Area Code 415    
Local Phone Number 375-3176    
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, $0.0000001 par value per share    
Trading Symbol SQ    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag] false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 38.5
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K where indicated. Such Definitive Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the registrant’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
   
Entity Central Index Key 0001512673    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Class A      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   555,180,000  
Class B      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   60,513,000  
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor Location San Francisco, California
Auditor Firm ID 42
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,996,465 $ 4,544,202
Investments in short-term debt securities 851,901 1,081,851
Settlements receivable 3,226,294 2,416,324
Customer funds 3,170,430 3,180,324
Loans held for sale 775,424 474,036
Safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties 1,038,585 428,243
Other current assets 2,353,488 1,627,265
Total current assets 18,857,282 15,623,405
Property and equipment, net 296,056 329,302
Goodwill 11,919,720 11,966,761
Acquired intangible assets, net 1,761,521 2,014,034
Investments in long-term debt securities 251,127 573,429
Operating lease right-of-use assets 244,701 373,172
Other non-current assets 739,486 484,237
Total assets 34,069,893 31,364,340
Current liabilities:    
Customers payable 6,795,340 5,548,656
Settlements payable 8,469 462,505
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1,326,200 1,073,516
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 15) 0 460,356
Warehouse funding facilities, current 753,035 461,240
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for other parties 1,038,585 428,243
Total current liabilities 9,921,629 8,434,516
Deferred tax liabilities 35,695 132,498
Warehouse funding facilities, non-current 854,882 877,066
Long-term debt (Note 15) 4,120,091 4,109,829
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 289,788 357,419
Other non-current liabilities 154,972 201,657
Total liabilities 15,377,057 14,112,985
Commitments and contingencies (Note 20)
Stockholders’ equity:    
Preferred stock, $0.0000001 par value: 100,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. None issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. 0 0
Additional paid-in capital 19,601,992 18,314,681
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (378,307) (523,090)
Accumulated deficit (528,429) (568,712)
Total stockholders’ equity attributable to common stockholders 18,695,256 17,222,879
Noncontrolling interests (2,420) 28,476
Total stockholders’ equity 18,692,836 17,251,355
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity 34,069,893 31,364,340
Consumer    
Current assets:    
Consumer receivables, net 2,444,695 1,871,160
Loans held for sale 274,630 120,870
Class A    
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock 0 0
Class B    
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock $ 0 $ 0
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Preferred stock, par value (in USD per share) $ 0.0000001 $ 0.0000001
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares) 100,000,000 100,000,000
Preferred stock, issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Class A    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Common stock, par value (in USD per share) $ 0.0000001 $ 0.0000001
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 1,000,000,000 1,000,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares) 555,306,000 539,408,000
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 555,306,000 539,408,000
Class B    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Common stock, par value (in USD per share) $ 0.0000001 $ 0.0000001
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 500,000,000 500,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares) 60,515,000 60,652,000
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 60,515,000 60,652,000
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Revenue:      
Revenue $ 21,915,623 $ 17,531,587 $ 17,661,203
Cost of revenue:      
Amortization of acquired technology assets 72,829 70,194 22,645
Total cost of revenue 14,410,737 11,539,695 13,241,380
Gross profit 7,504,886 5,991,892 4,419,823
Operating expenses:      
Product development 2,720,819 2,135,612 1,383,841
Sales and marketing 2,019,009 2,057,951 1,617,189
General and administrative 2,209,190 1,686,849 982,817
Transaction, loan, and consumer receivable losses 660,663 550,683 187,991
Bitcoin impairment losses 0 46,571 71,126
Amortization of customer and other acquired intangible assets 174,044 138,758 15,747
Total operating expenses 7,783,725 6,616,424 4,258,711
Operating income (loss) (278,839) (624,532) 161,112
Interest expense (income), net (47,221) 36,228 33,124
Other income, net (202,475) (95,443) (29,474)
Income (loss) before income tax (29,143) (565,317) 157,462
Benefit for income taxes (8,019) (12,312) (1,364)
Net income (loss) (21,124) (553,005) 158,826
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (30,896) (12,258) (7,458)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ 9,772 $ (540,747) $ 166,284
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:      
Basic (in USD per share) $ 0.02 $ (0.93) $ 0.36
Diluted (in USD per share) $ 0.02 $ (0.93) $ 0.33
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:      
Basic (in shares) 608,856 578,949 458,432
Diluted (in shares) 614,024 578,949 501,779
Transaction-based revenue      
Revenue:      
Revenue $ 6,315,301 $ 5,701,540 $ 4,793,146
Cost of revenue:      
Cost of revenue 3,702,016 3,364,028 2,719,502
Subscription and services-based revenue      
Revenue:      
Revenue 5,944,842 4,552,773 2,709,731
Cost of revenue:      
Cost of revenue 1,075,129 861,745 483,056
Hardware revenue      
Revenue:      
Revenue 157,178 164,418 145,679
Cost of revenue:      
Cost of revenue 267,650 286,995 221,185
Bitcoin revenue      
Revenue:      
Revenue 9,498,302 7,112,856 10,012,647
Cost of revenue:      
Cost of revenue $ 9,293,113 $ 6,956,733 $ 9,794,992
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income (loss) $ (21,124) $ (553,005) $ 158,826
Net foreign currency translation adjustments 104,728 (471,166) (24,667)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable debt securities 40,055 (35,489) (15,096)
Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 123,659 $ (1,059,660) $ 119,063
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Total
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Class A and B common stock
Common stock and Additional paid-in capital
Common stock and Additional paid-in capital
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated deficit
Accumulated deficit
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Noncontrolling interests
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020     456,185            
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020 $ 2,681,569 $ (399,733)   $ 2,955,464 $ (502,707) $ 23,328 $ (297,223) $ 102,974 $ 0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                  
Net income (loss) 158,826           166,284   (7,458)
Shares issued in connection with employee stock plans (in shares)     11,976            
Shares issued in connection with employee stock plans 126,829     126,829          
Issuance of common stock in connection with business combination (in shares)     118            
Issuance of common stock in connection with business combination 28,735     28,735          
Change in other comprehensive income (loss) (39,763)         (39,763)      
Share-based compensation 623,067     623,067          
Tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)     (1,403)            
Tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units (323,012)     (323,012)          
Issuance of common stock in conjunction with the conversion of convertible of notes (in shares)     5,515            
Issuance of common stock in conjunction with the conversion of convertible notes 408,879     408,879          
Exercise of bond hedges in conjunction with the conversion of convertible notes (in shares)     (7,447)            
Noncontrolling interests in connection with business combination 48,192               48,192
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021     464,944            
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 3,313,589     3,317,255   (16,435) (27,965)   40,734
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                  
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible Enumeration] Accounting Standards Update 2023-08 [Member]                
Net income (loss) $ (553,005)           (540,747)   (12,258)
Shares issued in connection with employee stock plans (in shares)     11,824            
Shares issued in connection with employee stock plans 81,768     81,768          
Issuance of common stock in connection with business combination (in shares)     113,617            
Issuance of common stock in connection with business combination 13,827,929     13,827,929          
Change in other comprehensive income (loss) (506,655)         (506,655)      
Share-based compensation 1,092,010     1,092,010          
Tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)     (37)            
Tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units (4,735)     (4,735)          
Issuance of common stock in conjunction with the conversion of convertible of notes (in shares)     20            
Issuance of common stock in conjunction with the conversion of convertible notes 454     454          
Exercise of bond hedges in conjunction with the conversion of convertible notes (in shares)     (1,189)            
Issuance of common stock in connection with the exercise of common stock warrants (in shares)     10,881            
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022     600,060            
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022 17,251,355 $ 30,511   18,314,681   (523,090) (568,712) $ 30,511 28,476
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                  
Net income (loss) (21,124)           9,772   (30,896)
Shares issued in connection with employee stock plans (in shares)     18,055            
Shares issued in connection with employee stock plans 130,433     130,433          
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)     (2,466)            
Repurchases of common stock (156,812)   $ (156,800) (156,812)          
Issuance of common stock in connection with business combination (in shares)     172            
Issuance of common stock in connection with business combination 6,658     6,658          
Change in other comprehensive income (loss) 144,783         144,783      
Share-based compensation 1,307,032     1,307,032          
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023     615,821            
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 18,692,836     $ 19,601,992   $ (378,307) $ (528,429)   $ (2,420)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net loss $ (21,124) $ (553,005) $ 158,826
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 408,560 340,523 134,757
Amortization of discounts and premiums and other non-cash adjustments (984,442) (592,489) 31,104
Non-cash lease expense 144,198 129,811 83,137
Share-based compensation 1,276,097 1,071,278 608,040
Loss (gain) on revaluation of equity investments 16,523 (73,457) (35,492)
Bitcoin remeasurement (207,084) 0 0
Transaction, loan, and consumer receivable losses 660,663 550,683 187,991
Bitcoin impairment losses 0 46,571 71,126
Change in deferred income taxes (85,879) (69,593) (10,435)
Goodwill impairment 132,313 0 0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Settlements receivable (1,108,529) (1,499,057) (346,217)
Purchases and originations of loans (8,586,293) (6,114,847) (3,227,172)
Proceeds from payments and forgiveness of loans 8,032,687 6,040,369 3,067,344
Customers payable 1,256,578 1,060,861 171,555
Settlements payable (454,036) 207,894 15,249
Other assets and liabilities (379,271) (369,639) (61,983)
Net cash provided by operating activities 100,961 175,903 847,830
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Purchases of marketable debt securities (1,126,615) (755,697) (2,714,560)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable debt securities 1,387,830 999,569 831,019
Proceeds from sale of marketable debt securities 339,095 449,723 617,097
Purchases of marketable debt securities from customer funds 0 0 (488,851)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable debt securities from customer funds 0 73,000 505,501
Proceeds from sale of marketable debt securities from customer funds 0 316,576 35,071
Payments for originations of consumer receivables (23,968,787) (18,361,871) 0
Proceeds from principal repayments and sales of consumer receivables 24,241,651 18,192,470 0
Purchases of property and equipment (151,151) (170,815) (134,320)
Purchases of bitcoin investments 0 0 (170,000)
Purchases of other investments (33,853) (56,712) (48,510)
Proceeds from sale of equity investments 0 0 420,644
Business combinations, net of cash acquired   539,453  
Business combinations, net of cash acquired (4,969)   (163,970)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 683,201 1,225,696 (1,310,879)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net 0 0 1,971,828
Payments to redeem convertible notes (461,761) (1,071,788) 0
Proceeds from PPP Liquidity Facility advances 0 0 681,539
Repayments of PPP Liquidity Facility advances (16,840) (480,694) (648,100)
Proceeds from warehouse facilities borrowings 1,387,662 1,620,805 0
Repayments of warehouse facilities borrowings (1,118,083) (391,463) 0
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and purchases under the employee stock purchase plan 130,433 81,768 126,719
Payments for tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units 0 (4,735) (323,011)
Net increase in interest-bearing deposits 25,135 82,049 59,844
Repurchases of common stock (156,812) 0 0
Other financing activities (19,977) (87,692) (9,948)
Change in customer funds, restricted from use in the Company's operations (9,894) 349,330 793,163
Net cash flows from financing available for Company operations (240,137) 97,580 2,652,034
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents 29,156 (38,363) (7,066)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and customer funds 573,181 1,460,816 2,181,919
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and customer funds, beginning of the period 8,435,906 6,975,090 4,793,171
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and customer funds, end of the period 9,009,087 8,435,906 6,975,090
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and customer funds:      
Cash and cash equivalents 4,996,465 4,544,202 4,443,669
Short-term restricted cash 770,380 639,780 18,778
Long-term restricted cash 71,812 71,600 71,702
Customer funds cash and cash equivalents 3,170,430 3,180,324 2,440,941
Total $ 9,009,087 $ 8,435,906 $ 6,975,090
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Business

Block, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, "Block" or the "Company") creates tools that empower businesses, sellers, and individuals to participate in the economy. Block is comprised of two reportable segments, Square and Cash App. Square is a cohesive commerce ecosystem that helps sellers start, run, and grow their businesses, including enabling sellers to accept card payments, provide reporting and analytics, and facilitating next-day settlement. Square’s point-of-sale software and other business services help sellers manage inventory, locations, and employees; access financial services; engage buyers; build a website or online store; and grow sales. Cash App is an ecosystem of financial products and services focused on helping consumers make their money go further by enabling customers to store, send, receive, spend, invest, borrow, or save their money. Cash App seeks to redefine the world’s relationship with money by making it more relatable, instantly available, and universally accessible.

On January 31, 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of Afterpay Limited (“Afterpay”), a global buy now, pay later ("BNPL") platform, to strengthen its position to better deliver compelling financial products and services that expand access to more consumers and drive incremental revenue for merchants of all sizes. Refer to Note 9, Acquisitions for further details.

Block was founded in 2009 and has offices globally. The Company does not designate a headquarters location as it adopted a distributed work model in 2021.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Block and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Minority interests are recorded as a noncontrolling interest, which is reported as a component of stockholders' equity on the consolidated balance sheets.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses, as well as related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from the Company’s estimates. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, the Company’s financial condition or operating results will be materially affected. The Company bases its estimates on current and past experience, to the extent that historical experience is predictive of future performance and other assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The Company evaluates these estimates on an ongoing basis.

Estimates, judgments, and assumptions in these consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, those related to accrued transaction losses, contingencies, including outcomes from claims and disputes, valuation of loans held for sale and investment, valuation of goodwill and acquired intangible assets, determination of goodwill impairment charges, determination of allowance for loan loss reserves for loans held for investment, determination of allowance for credit losses for consumer receivables, pre-acquisition contingencies associated with business combinations, allocation of acquired goodwill to reporting units, income and other taxes, operating and financing lease right-of-use assets and related liabilities, and share-based compensation.
The Company's estimates of valuation of loans held for sale and investment, allowance for credit losses associated with consumer receivables and loans held for investment, and accrued transaction losses are based on historical experience, adjusted for market data relevant to the current economic environment. The Company will continue to update its estimates as developments occur and additional information is obtained. Refer to Note 5, Fair Value Measurements for further details on amortized cost and fair value of the loans; Note 6, Consumer Receivables, net for further details on consumer receivables; and Note 12, Other Consolidated Balance Sheet Components (Current) for further details on transaction losses.

Concentration of Credit Risk

For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, the Company had no customer that accounted for greater than 10% of total net revenue.

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had two third-party payment processors that represented approximately 46% and 35% of settlements receivable. As of December 31, 2022, the company had two third-party payment processors that represented approximately 54% and 31% of settlements receivable. In both years, all other third-party processors were insignificant.

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, marketable debt securities, settlements receivable, customer funds, consumer receivables, loans held for sale, and loans held for investment. To mitigate the risk of concentration associated with cash and cash equivalents, as well as restricted cash, funds are held with creditworthy institutions and, at certain times, temporarily swept into insured programs overnight to reduce single firm concentration risk. Amounts on deposit may exceed federal deposit insurance limits. The associated risk of concentration for marketable debt securities is mitigated by holding a diversified portfolio of highly rated investments. Settlements receivable are amounts due from well-established payment processing companies and normally take one or two business days to settle which mitigates the associated risk of concentration. The associated risk of concentration for loans and consumer receivables is partially mitigated by credit evaluations that are performed prior to facilitating the offering of loans and receivables and ongoing performance monitoring of the Company’s loan customers.

Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect our accounts and operations and those of our subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest. In accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”), there are two models for determining whether a subsidiary is to be consolidated. Under the voting interest model, we consolidate entities where we are deemed to have a controlling financial interest. We also consolidate any variable interest entity (“VIE”) where we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the party that has the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. As described in Note 15, Indebtedness, we have formed wholly owned "Warehouse Special Purpose Entities ("SPEs"), which qualify as VIEs under ASC 810. We have determined that we are the primary beneficiary of all Warehouse SPEs, which we therefore consolidate. We evaluate our relationships with all the VIEs on an ongoing basis to determine if we continue to be the primary beneficiary. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had $314.7 million and $276.7 million, respectively, in restricted cash related to VIE's. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.
Transaction-based Revenue

The Company charges its sellers a transaction fee for managed payments solutions that is generally calculated as a percentage of the total transaction amount processed. The Company selectively offers custom pricing for certain large sellers. The Company collects the transaction amount from the seller's customer's bank, net of acquiring interchange and assessment fees, processing fees, and bank settlement fees paid to third-party payment processors and financial institutions. The Company retains its fees and remits the net amount to the sellers.

The Company acts as the merchant of record for its sellers and works directly with payment card networks and banks so that its sellers do not need to manage the complex systems, rules, and requirements of the payments industry. The Company satisfies its performance obligations and therefore recognizes the transaction fees as revenue upon authorization of a transaction by the seller's customer's bank.

Revenue is recognized net of refunds, which arise from reversals of transactions initiated by sellers.

The transaction fees collected from sellers are recognized as revenue on a gross basis as the Company is the principal in the delivery of the managed payments solutions to the sellers. The Company has concluded it is the principal because as the merchant of record, it controls the services before delivery to the seller, it is primarily responsible for the delivery of the services to its sellers, and it has discretion in setting prices charged to sellers. The Company also has the unilateral ability to accept or reject a transaction based on criteria established by the Company. As the merchant of record, Square is liable for the costs of processing the transactions for its sellers, and records such costs within cost of revenue.

The Company also charges certain Cash App customers making peer-to-peer transactions using business accounts, or funding transactions with a credit card, a transaction fee that is generally calculated as a percentage of the total transaction amount processed. The Company collects the transaction amount from the customer's Cash App account, net of incurring interchange and assessment fees, processing fees, and bank settlement fees paid to third-party payment processors and financial institutions. The Company retains its fees and remits the net amount to the customers.

Subscription and Services-based Revenue

Subscription and services-based revenue is primarily comprised of revenue the Company generates from Cash App Instant Deposit, Cash App Card, interest earned on customer funds, bitcoin withdrawal fees, Square Loans, the Company's BNPL platform, TIDAL, and various other software as a service ("SaaS") products.

Instant Deposit is a functionality within the Cash App and the Company's managed payments solution that enables customers, including individuals and sellers, to instantly deposit funds into their bank accounts for a percentage-based fee of the amounts deposited.

The Cash App Card offers customers the ability to store funds in the Cash App and subsequently use these funds via a Visa prepaid card that is linked to the balance the customer stores in Cash App. The Company charges the customer a per transaction fee when they instantly deposit funds to their bank account or withdraw funds from an ATM. The Company also earns interchange fees when a Cash App Card is used to make a purchase. These transaction and interchange fees are treated as revenue when charged. While the Company is restricted from using the stored funds in the Company's operations, the Company may invest a portion of these funds in short-term marketable debt securities to generate interest income which is reported as revenue. Interest earned on customer funds was $153.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 and was immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

Bitcoin withdrawal is a functionality within the Cash App that enables customers to withdraw bitcoin stored on Cash App to a third party wallet. The Company charges customers a fee for the option of faster withdrawal speeds.
Square Loans facilitates loans to qualified Square sellers through the Company's subsidiary, Square Financial Services, Inc. ("Square Financial Services"), which is an industrial loan company. The loans are either repaid through withholding a percentage of the collections of the seller's receivables processed by the Company ("flex loans") or a specified monthly amount ("term loans"). The Company generally utilizes a pre-qualification process that includes an analysis of the aggregated data of the seller’s business which includes, but is not limited to, the seller’s historical processing volumes, transaction count, chargebacks, growth, and length of time as a Square customer. Generally, the loans have no stated coupon rate but the seller is charged a one-time origination fee based upon their risk rating, which is derived primarily from processing activity. For some of the loans, it is the Company’s intent to sell all of its rights, title, and interest of these loans to third-party investors for an upfront fee when the loans are sold. The Company records the amounts advanced to the customers or the net amounts paid to purchase the loans as cost of the loans. Subsequently, the Company records a gain on sale of the loans to the third-party investors as revenue upon transfer of title. The Company is retained by the third-party investors to service the loans and earns a servicing fee for facilitating the repayment of these receivables through its managed payments solutions. The Company records servicing revenue as servicing is delivered. For the loans which are not immediately sold to third-party investors or for which the Company has the intent and ability to hold through maturity, interest and fees earned are recognized as revenue using the effective interest method.

Cash App Borrow, the Company’s first credit product for consumers, allows customers to access short-term loans for a small fee. The loans are repaid at the end of the loan term and customers may elect to prepay all or a part of the outstanding balance. If the outstanding balance is not paid when due, late fees in the form of interest may be charged. The short-term loans are facilitated through a partnership with an industrial bank. The loans are originated by the bank partner, from whom the Company purchases the loans obtaining all rights, title, and interest. Net amounts paid to the bank are recorded as the cost of the loans purchased, and amounts collected in excess of the carrying value are recognized as revenue over the life of the loans. The loan fee and late fees are recorded within subscription and services-based revenue on the consolidated statement of operations.

Through the BNPL platform, consumers can pay for their purchases over time by splitting their purchase price into generally three or four installments, typically due in two-week increments, without paying fees (if payments are made on time). The Company generally pays the seller the full order value upfront, less taxes, if applicable, and a merchant fee, which consists of fixed and variable rates as contracted with the sellers. The Company also incurs other costs such as fees paid to third-party partners and processing fees to complete the consumer purchase transaction. The Company generally assumes non-repayment risk from the consumers. The Company initially recognizes a consumer receivable equal to net amounts paid to the seller plus any costs incurred to originate the consumer receivable. The Company recognizes the merchant fee less costs incurred to originate the consumer receivables as revenue using the effective interest method. This revenue is included within subscription and services-based revenue on the consolidated statement of operations. The effective interest rate is determined based on estimated future cash receipts over the expected life of the consumer receivable, having consideration for the historical repayment pattern of the consumer receivables on a portfolio basis. For the majority of the Company's BNPL products, consumers are not charged interest or fees, other than late fees which may be charged in certain regions by the Company as an incentive to encourage consumers to pay their outstanding balances as and when they fall due. The Company also offers the ability for consumers to pay for larger transaction sizes over a six- or twelve-month period using a monthly payment option, which includes no late fees and no compounding interest with a cap on total interest owed.

TIDAL primarily generates revenue from subscriptions to its customers, and such subscriptions allow access to the song library, video library, and improved sound quality. Customers can subscribe to services directly from the TIDAL website or through the Apple store. With both offerings, the Company charges customers a monthly fee for those subscription services, which is recognized ratably as revenue as the service is provided.

SaaS represents software products and solutions that provide customers with access to various technologies for a fee which is recognized as revenue ratably as the service is provided. The Company's contracts with customers are generally for a term of one month and renew automatically each month. The Company invoices its customers monthly. The Company considers that it satisfies its performance obligations over time each month as it provides the SaaS services to customers and hence recognizes revenue ratably over the month.
Hardware Revenue
Hardware revenue includes revenue from sales of magstripe readers, contactless and chip readers, Square Stand, Square Register, Square Terminal, and third-party peripherals. Third-party peripherals include cash drawers, receipt printers, scales, and barcode scanners, all of which can be integrated with Square Stand, Square Register, or Square Terminal to provide a comprehensive point-of-sale solution. The Company generates revenue through the sale of hardware through e-commerce and through its retail distribution channels. The Company satisfies its performance obligation upon delivery of hardware to its customers which include end user customers, distributors, and retailers. The Company allows for customer returns which are accounted for as variable consideration. The Company estimates these amounts based on historical experience and reduces revenue recognized. The Company invoices end user customers upon delivery of the products to customers, and payments from such customers are due upon invoicing. Distributors and retailers have payment terms that range from 30 to 90 days after delivery.

Bitcoin Revenue

The Company offers its Cash App customers the ability to purchase bitcoin, a cryptocurrency denominated asset, from the Company. The Company satisfies its performance obligation and records revenue when bitcoin is transferred to the customer's account. The Company purchases bitcoin from private broker dealers or from Cash App customers and applies a marginal fee before selling it to its customers. The amounts received from customers and exchanges are recorded as revenue on a gross basis and the associated bitcoin cost as cost of revenues, as the Company is the principal in the bitcoin sale transaction. The Company has concluded it is the principal because it controls the bitcoin before delivery to the customers, it is primarily responsible for the delivery of the bitcoin to the customers, it is exposed to risks arising from fluctuations of the market price of bitcoin before delivery to customers, and has discretion in setting prices charged to customers.

Cost of Revenue

Transaction-based Costs

Transaction-based costs consist primarily of interchange and assessment fees, processing fees and bank settlement fees paid to third-party payment processors and financial institutions.

Subscription and Services-based Costs

Subscriptions and services-based costs consist primarily of processing and partnership fees related to Cash App including Instant Deposit, Cash App Card, as well as costs associated with the Company's BNPL platform, and TIDAL.

Hardware Costs

Hardware costs consist of all product costs associated with magstripe readers, contactless and chip readers, Square Stand, Square Register, Square Terminal, and third-party peripherals. Product costs include third-party manufacturing-related overhead and personnel-related costs, certain royalties, packaging, and fulfillment costs.

Bitcoin Costs

Bitcoin costs consist of the total amount the Company pays to purchase bitcoin that is sold to customers. These costs fluctuate in line with bitcoin revenue.

Amortization of Acquired Technology Assets

Amortization of acquired technology assets is primarily comprised of amortization related to the acquired technology assets from the acquisition of Afterpay.
Other Costs

Generally, other costs such as personnel-related costs, rent, and occupancy charges are not allocated to cost of revenues and are reflected in operating expenses and are not material.

Severance and Other Restructuring Expenses

The Company records severance-related expenses once they are both probable and estimable in accordance with the provisions of the applicable accounting guidance for severance provided under an ongoing benefit arrangement. One-time involuntary benefit arrangements and other costs are generally recognized in the period in which the liability is incurred. The Company recorded $104.0 million of severance and other related expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 as part of product development, sales and marketing, and general and administrative within the Company's operating expenses, of which $70.2 million related to severance was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2023 when all the criteria for recognition were met. The Company also assesses its assets for impairment in connection with restructuring and other exit activities when the carrying amount of the related assets may not be fully recoverable, in accordance with the appropriate accounting guidance.

Sales and Marketing Expenses

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and included in sales and marketing expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. Total advertising costs for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 were $360.1 million, $544.2 million, and $435.8 million, respectively. The Company also records services, incentives, and other costs to customers that are not directly related to a revenue generating transaction as sales and marketing expenses, as the Company considers these to be marketing costs to encourage the usage of Cash App. These expenses include, but are not limited to, Cash App peer-to-peer processing costs and related transaction losses, card issuance costs, customer referral bonuses, and promotional giveaways. These costs are expensed as incurred. The Company recorded $898.3 million, $840.0 million, and $778.3 million, for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively, for such expenses.

Share-based Compensation

Share-based compensation expense relates to stock options, restricted stock awards ("RSAs"), restricted stock units ("RSUs"), and purchases under the Company’s 2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), which is measured based on the grant-date fair value. The fair value of RSAs and RSUs is determined by the closing price of the Company’s common stock on each grant date. The fair value of stock options and ESPP shares granted to employees is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model. This share-based compensation expense valuation model requires the Company to make assumptions and judgments regarding the variables used in the calculation. These variables include the expected term (weighted-average period of time that the options granted are expected to be outstanding), the expected volatility of the Company’s stock, expected risk-free interest rate, and expected dividends. The Company uses the simplified calculation of expected term, defined as an average of the vesting term and the contractual term to maturity. Expected volatility is based on a weighted-average of the historical volatilities of the Company's common stock. The expected risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the expected life of the option. Generally, share-based compensation expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. RSUs and RSAs typically vest over a term of four years. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur.

Interest Income and Expense

Interest income consists of interest income from the Company's investment in marketable debt securities and was $126.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Interest income was immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. Interest expense consists primarily of the Company's long-term debt and was immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021.
Foreign Currency

The functional currency for most subsidiaries outside of the United States is the local currency. For purposes of the Company's consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries, including goodwill and acquired intangible assets, are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates at the balance sheet dates. Gains and losses resulting from these translations are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Revenue, expenses, and gains or losses are translated into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates for each period.

Gains and losses from the remeasurement of foreign currency transactions into the functional currency are recognized as a component of other income, net on the consolidated statements of operations.

Income and Other Taxes

The Company reports income taxes under the asset and liability approach. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, as well as net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax amounts are determined by using the enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

A valuation allowance reduces the deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The Company considers historical information, tax planning strategies, the expected timing of the reversal of existing temporary differences, and may rely on financial projections to support its position on the recoverability of deferred tax assets. The Company’s judgment regarding future profitability contains significant assumptions and estimates of future operations. If such assumptions were to differ significantly from actual future results of operations, it may have a material impact on the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. At the end of each period, the Company assesses the ability to realize the deferred tax assets. If it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize the deferred tax assets, then the Company establishes a valuation allowance for all or a portion of the deferred tax assets.

The Company recognizes the effect of uncertain income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company records interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in the provision (benefit) for income tax expense on the consolidated statements of operations.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Customer Funds

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments, including money market funds, with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash

The Company records restricted cash amounts as a current asset on the consolidated balance sheets if the restriction expires in less than 12 months, or as a non-current asset if the restriction is greater than 12 months. If there is no minimum time frame during which the cash must remain restricted, the nature of the transactions related to the restriction determine the classification.
The Company's short-term restricted cash was $770.4 million and $639.8 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The balance as of December 31, 2023 was primarily comprised of the wholly-owned consolidated entities used in the warehouse funding facility arrangements. This restricted cash will be used to pay the borrowings under the warehouse funding facilities or will be distributed to the Company. The Company's total restricted cash also includes pledged cash deposits in accounts at the financial institutions that process the Company's sellers' payment transactions and collateral pursuant to various agreements with banks relating to the Company's products. The Company uses restricted cash to secure letters of credit with the related financial institutions to provide collateral for cash flow timing differences in the processing of payments.

The Company's long-term restricted cash of $71.8 million and $71.6 million as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, is primarily related to cash held as collateral as required by the FDIC for Square Financial Services. The Company has recorded these amounts as non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheets as the requirement by the FDIC specifies a time frame of 12 months or longer during which the cash must remain restricted.

Customer Funds

Customer funds represent customers' stored balances that customers would later use to send money or make payments, or customers cash in transit. As discussed under section titled Subscription and Services-based Revenue accounting policy above, under the terms of service associated with these funds, the Company is restricted from using the funds in the Company's operations, but may invest these funds in short-term marketable debt securities to earn interest. Refer to Note 4, Customer Funds for more details.

Investments in Marketable Debt Securities

The Company's short-term and long-term investments include marketable debt securities such as government and agency securities, corporate bonds, commercial paper, and municipal securities. The Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments in marketable debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation at each balance sheet date. The Company has classified and accounted for its marketable debt securities as available-for-sale and carries these investments at fair value, reporting the unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, as a component of stockholders’ equity. The U.S. government and U.S. agency securities are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government and are highly rated by major rating agencies. The corporate bonds are issued by highly rated entities. The foreign government securities are issued by highly rated international entities. The Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments with unrealized losses for a reasonable period of time, sufficient for the recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be at maturity. The Company determines any realized gains or losses on the sale of marketable debt securities on a specific identification method, and records such gains and losses as a component of other expense (income), net on the consolidated statements of operations.

Investments in Equity Securities

The Company holds marketable and non-marketable equity investments. Marketable equity investments are measured using quoted prices in active markets with changes recorded in other expense (income), net on the consolidated statements of operations.

Non-marketable equity investments, which have no readily determinable fair values, are measured using the measurement alternative, which is defined as cost, less impairment, adjusted for observable price changes from orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. Adjustments are recorded in other income, net on the consolidated statements of operations. Non-marketable equity investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs or data in an inactive market and the valuation requires judgment due to the absence of market prices and inherent lack of liquidity. The carrying value for these investments is not adjusted if there are no observable transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer or if there are no identified events or changes in circumstances that may indicate impairment. The Company will adjust for changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment in the same issue. Valuations of non-marketable equity investments are inherently complex due to the lack of readily available market data. In addition, the determination of whether an orderly transaction is for an identical or similar investment requires significant management judgment, including understanding the differences in the rights and obligations of the investments and the extent to which those differences would affect the fair values of those investments.
The Company assesses the impairment of its non-marketable equity investments on a quarterly basis. The impairment analysis encompasses an assessment of the severity and duration of the impairment and a qualitative and quantitative analysis of other key factors including the investee’s financial metrics, market acceptance of the investee’s product or technology, other competitive products or technology in the market, general market conditions, and the rate at which the investee is using its cash. If the investment is considered to be impaired, the Company will record an impairment in other income, net on the consolidated statements of operations and establish a new carrying value for the investment.

Fair Value Measurements

The Company applies fair value accounting for assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. Fair value accounting establishes a three-level hierarchy priority for disclosure of assets and liabilities recorded at fair value. The ordering of priority reflects the degree to which objective prices in external active markets are available to measure fair value. The classification of assets and liabilities within the hierarchy is based on whether the inputs to the valuation methodology used for measurement are observable or unobservable.

The Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible. The Company determines fair value based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability in the principal or most advantageous market. When considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the following fair value hierarchy distinguishes between observable and unobservable inputs, which are categorized in one of the following levels:

Level 1 Inputs: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities accessible to the reporting entity at the measurement date.

Level 2 Inputs: Other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 Inputs: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at measurement date.

Customer Loans

The Company's loan products consist primarily of flex loans, term loans and Cash Borrow which are described in detail under the section titled Subscription and Services-based Revenue above.

The Company classifies customer loans as loans held for sale when the Company has the intent to sell all of its rights, title, and interest in these loans to third-party investors, and there is an available market for such loans. The Company classifies customer loans as loans held for investment when the Company has both the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or payoff. The Company designates all its loans as held for sale upon origination, of which the majority are sold. Loans held by Square Financial Services that are not sold within one to two business days from origination are reclassified as held for investment, while all the other loans continue to be classified as held for sale. For the year ended December 31, 2023, $201.9 million of total loan balances was reclassified from loans held for sale to loans held for investment. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, net gains on sales of loans were $196.1 million, $164.3 million, and $95.5 million respectively. Since the loans are classified as held for sale at origination, all the cash flows associated with these loans are disclosed as a component of cash flows from operating activities.
Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or fair value determined on an individual loan basis. To determine the fair value the Company utilizes discounted cash flow valuation modeling, taking into account the probability of default and estimated timing and amounts of periodic repayments. In estimating the expected timing and amounts of the future periodic repayments for the loans outstanding, the Company considered other relevant market data. The Company recognizes a charge within transaction, loan, and consumer receivable losses on the consolidated statement of operations whenever the amortized cost of a loan exceeds its fair value, with such charges being reversed for subsequent increases in fair value, but only to the extent that such reversals do not result in the amortized cost of a loan exceeding its fair value. A loan that is initially designated as held for sale may be reclassified to held for investment if and when the Company's intent for that loan changes.

Loans Held for Investment

Loans held for investment are recorded at amortized cost, less an allowance for potential uncollectible amounts. Amortized cost basis represents principal amounts outstanding, net of unearned income, unamortized deferred fees and costs on originated loans, premiums or discounts on purchased loans and charge-offs. The Company’s intent and ability to designate loans as held for investment in the future may change based on changes in business strategies, the economic environment, and market conditions.

Allowance for loans losses

The Company calculates an allowance for losses on the loans held for investment portfolio in accordance with Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"). The Company assesses impairment of its financial instruments based on current estimates of expected credit losses over the contractual term of its loans held for investment portfolio as of each balance sheet date. The Company determines the allowance for loan losses using both quantitative and qualitative methods and considers all available information relevant to assessing collectability. This includes, but is not limited to, historical loss and recovery experience, recent and historical trends in delinquencies, past-due loans and charge-offs, borrower behavior and repayment speed, underwriting and collection management changes, changes in the legal and regulatory environment, changes in risk and underwriting standards, current and historical macroeconomic conditions such as changes in unemployment and GDP, and various other factors that may affect the sellers’ ability to make future payments.

Consumer Receivables

The Company evaluates its consumer receivables as a single homogeneous portfolio as it is comprised of a single product type, point-of-sale unsecured installment loans. The Company classifies consumer receivables as held for investment when the Company has the intent and ability to hold these investments for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff. The Company classifies consumer receivables as held for sale when the Company has the intent to sell all of its rights, title, and interest in these receivables to third-party investors, and there is an available market for such receivables. For the year ended December 31, 2023, $437.5 million of consumer receivables were reclassified from loans held for investment to loans held for sale and sold to third parties. Net losses on sales of consumer receivables were immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. Consumer receivables are reported at amortized cost, which includes the cost to originate the consumer receivables, adjusted for unearned merchant fees, origination costs, charge-offs, and the allowance for credit losses. Refer to Note 6, Consumer Receivables, net for more information.

Allowance for Credit Losses Related to Consumer Receivables

The Company calculates an allowance for credit losses on the consumer receivables portfolio in accordance with ASU 2016-13. The guidance requires an entity to assess impairment of its financial instruments based on the entity's current estimates of expected credit losses over the contractual term of its loans held for investment portfolio as of each balance sheet date.
Allowance for credit losses related to consumer receivables represents management’s estimate of the expected credit losses in the outstanding portfolio of consumer receivables, as of the balance sheet date. The Company determines the allowance for credit losses using both quantitative and qualitative methods that analyze portfolio performance, uses judgment regarding the quantitative components of the reserve, and considers all available information relevant to assessing collectibility. This includes, but is not limited to, historical loss and recovery experience, recent and historical trends in delinquencies, past-due receivables and charge-offs, consumer behavior and repayment speed, underwriting and collection management changes, changes in the legal and regulatory environment, changes in risk and underwriting standards, current and historical macroeconomic conditions such as changes in unemployment and GDP, and various other factors that may affect the consumers’ ability to make future payments. When available information confirms that specific consumer receivables or portions thereof are uncollectible, identified amounts are charged off against the allowance for credit losses. Consumer receivables are charged off when management considers amounts to be uncollectible, which is generally determined by the number of days past due and is typically no later than 180 days past due.

Settlements Receivable and Settlements Payables
    
Settlements receivable and settlements payable represents amounts due from or due to third-party payment processors for customer transactions. Settlements receivable and settlements payable are typically received or paid within one or two business days of the transaction date. Under the terms of arrangements, some of the processors may process both transaction receivables and payables. Additionally, the terms may allow processors the right of offset for the amounts due to and due from the Company. No valuation allowances have been established for settlements receivable, as funds are due from large, well-established financial institutions with no historical collections issue.

Inventory

Inventory consists of contactless and chip readers, chip card readers, Square Stand, Square Register, Square Terminal, and third-party peripherals, as well as component parts that are used to manufacture these products. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost (generally on a first-in, first-out basis) or net realizable value. Inventory that is obsolete or in excess of forecasted usage is written down to its net realizable value based on the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business. The Company's inventory is held at third-party warehouses and contract manufacturer premises.

Bitcoin

Company Owned Bitcoin

The Company holds bitcoin for long term investment purposes ("bitcoin investment"') and also holds bitcoin for the facilitation of customer sales and purchases of bitcoin on Cash App ("bitcoin for operating purposes"). The Company accounts for its bitcoin as an indefinite-lived intangible asset in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other and has ownership of and control over its bitcoin.

The Company early adopted ASU No. 2023-08, Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets ("ASU 2023-08") in the fourth quarter of 2023 using a modified retrospective approach. ASU 2023-08 provides guidance on accounting and disclosure of crypto assets and requires an entity to (i) subsequently remeasure crypto assets at fair value at each measurement date with changes recognized in net income, (ii) present the changes in fair value separately from changes in the carrying amount of other intangible assets in the income statement, and (iii) present crypto assets measured at fair value separately from other intangible assets on the balance sheet. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-08, the Company's bitcoin investment was subject to impairment losses if the fair value decreased below the carrying value during the assessed period. Impairment losses on the Company's bitcoin investment could not be recovered for any subsequent increases in fair value until the asset was sold. Upon adoption of ASU 2023-08, the Company recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment increasing bitcoin value and retained earnings by $30.5 million as of the beginning of fiscal year 2023.

The Company’s bitcoin investment is initially recorded at cost, inclusive of transaction costs, and the Company uses the ‘first-in, first-out’ method to determine the cost basis. Subsequently, the Company remeasures its bitcoin investment at fair value at the end of each reporting period with changes recognized in net income through “Other income, net” in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has purchased an approximate cumulative $220.0 million in bitcoin for investment purposes. For the year ended December 31, 2023 the Company recognized a $207.1 million gain from the remeasurement of the Company's bitcoin investment.
The Company’s bitcoin for operating purposes is initially recorded at cost, inclusive of transaction costs, and the Company uses ‘first-in, first-out’ as its method of determining the cost basis. Subsequent to purchase, any sales related to bitcoin occur at its current market price, plus a small margin. As such, any change in fair value of bitcoin purchased and sold for customer orders is captured within bitcoin revenue. Given the small amount of bitcoin for operating purposes held at any time, and that the bitcoin is held for a relatively short period of time, typically being purchased and sold within a day, the changes in fair value are not material to the Company.

Bitcoin trades in an active market which is not centrally managed or provided by one particular exchange. We determine the fair value of bitcoin at each period end in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, based on observed prices from active exchanges that the Company has determined are its principal market for bitcoin.

Refer to Note 13, Other Consolidated Balance Sheet Components (Non-Current) and Note 14, Bitcoin, for more information.

Bitcoin Held for Other Parties

The Company adopted the SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 ("SAB 121"), that was released in March 2022. SAB 121 expressed the views of the SEC staff regarding the accounting for obligations to safeguard crypto-assets an entity holds for users of its crypto platform and requires entities that hold crypto-assets on behalf of platform users to recognize a liability to reflect the entity’s obligation to safeguard the crypto-assets held for its platform users. The liability should be measured at initial recognition and each reporting date at the fair value of the crypto-assets that the entity is responsible for holding for its platform users. The entity should also recognize an asset at the same time that it recognizes the safeguarding liability, measured at initial recognition and each reporting date at the fair value of the crypto-assets held for its platform users, subject to adjustments to reflect any actual or potential safeguarding loss events. The entity should also describe the asset and the corresponding liability in the footnotes to the financial statements and consider including information regarding who (e.g., the company, its agent, or another third party) holds the cryptographic key information, maintains the internal recordkeeping of those assets, and is obligated to secure the assets and protect them from loss or theft. Refer to Note 14, Bitcoin, for more information.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at historical cost less accumulated depreciation, which is computed on a straight-line basis over the asset’s estimated useful life. The estimated useful lives of property and equipment are described below:

Property and EquipmentUseful Life
Capitalized software18 months
Computer and data center equipment
Three years
Furniture and fixturesSeven years
Leasehold improvements
Lesser of ten years or remaining lease term

Capitalized Software

The Company capitalizes certain costs incurred in developing internal-use software when capitalization requirements have been met. Costs prior to meeting the capitalization requirements are expensed as incurred. Capitalized costs are included in property and equipment, net, and amortized on a straight-lined basis over the estimated useful life of the software and included in product development costs on the consolidated statements of operations.

Leases

The Company leases office space and equipment under non-cancellable finance and operating leases with various expiration dates.
The Company determines whether an arrangement is a lease for accounting purposes at contract inception. Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at the present value of the future lease payments, generally for the base noncancellable lease term, at the lease commencement date for each lease. The interest rate used to determine the present value of the future lease payments is the Company's incremental borrowing rate because the interest rate implicit in most of the Company's leases is not readily determinable. The Company's incremental borrowing rate is estimated to approximate the interest rate that the Company would pay to borrow on a collateralized basis with similar terms and payments as the lease, and in economic environments where the leased asset is located. Operating lease ROU assets also include any prepaid lease payments and lease incentives. The Company's lease agreements generally contain lease and non-lease components. The Company applies the practical expedient to account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all leases, where applicable. Non-lease components primarily include payments for maintenance and utilities. The Company includes the fixed non-lease components in the determination of the ROU assets and operating lease liabilities. Variable lease payments that are not based on a rate or index are not included in the calculation of the ROU asset and lease liability, and they are recognized as lease expense in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. Variable lease payments predominantly relate to variable operating expenses, taxes, parking, and electricity. The Company records the amortization of the ROU asset and the accretion of lease liability as a component of rent expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

The Company evaluates ROU assets related to leases for indicators of impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a ROU asset may not be recoverable. When a decision has been made to exit a lease prior to the contractual term or to sublease that space, the Company evaluates the asset for impairment and recognizes the associated impact to the ROU asset and related expense, if applicable. The evaluation is performed at the asset group level initially and when appropriate, at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows, which is at the individual lease level. Undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the related ROU assets are estimated over the ROU assets’ useful lives. If the evaluation indicates that the carrying amount of the ROU assets may not be recoverable, any potential impairment is measured based upon the fair value of the related ROU asset or asset group as determined by appropriate valuation techniques.

When lease agreements provide allowances for leasehold improvements, the Company assesses whether it is the owner of the leasehold improvements for accounting purposes. When the Company concludes that it is the owner, it capitalizes the leasehold improvement assets and recognizes the related depreciation expense on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset. Additionally, the Company recognizes the amounts of allowances to be received from the lessor as a reduction of the lease liability and the associated ROU asset. When the Company concludes that it is not the owner, the payments that the Company makes towards the leasehold improvements are accounted as a component of the lease payments.

Business Combinations

The purchase price of an acquisition is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition dates. The excess of total consideration over the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. During the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments would be recorded on the consolidated statements of operations.

Long-Lived Assets, including Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

The Company evaluates the recoverability of property and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of such assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by comparing the carrying amount of an asset or an asset group to estimated undiscounted future net cash flows expected to be generated. If the carrying amount of the long–lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values, and third–party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. For the periods presented, the Company recorded no impairment charges.
The Company performs a goodwill impairment test annually on December 31 and more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether events or circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount and determine whether further action is needed. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary.

Acquired intangible assets consist of acquired technology and customer relationships associated with various acquisitions. Acquired technology is amortized over its estimated useful life on a straight-line basis and included as a component of cost of revenue on the consolidated statements of operations. Acquired customer relationships and other intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, and included as a component of operating expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The Company evaluates the remaining estimated useful life of its intangible assets being amortized on an ongoing basis to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization.

Customers Payable

Customers payable represents the transaction amounts, less revenue earned by the Company, owed to sellers or Cash App customers. The payable amount consists of amounts owed to customers due to timing differences as the Company typically settles within one business day, amounts held by the Company in accordance with its risk management policies, and amounts held for customers who have not yet linked a bank account. This balance also includes the Company's liability for customer funds held on deposit in the Cash App and balances related to Square Card.

Accrued Transaction Losses

The Company is exposed to potential credit losses related to transactions processed by sellers that are subsequently subject to chargebacks when the Company is unable to collect from the sellers primarily due to insolvency, disputes between a seller and their customer, or due to fraudulent transactions. Accrued transaction losses also include estimated losses on Cash App activity related to peer-to-peer payments sent from a credit card, Cash for Business, and Cash App Card. Generally, the Company estimates the potential loss rates based on historical experience that is continuously adjusted for new information and incorporates, where applicable, reasonable and supportable forecasts about future expectations. The Company also considers other relevant market data in developing such estimates and assumptions. Additions to the reserve are reflected in current operating results, while realized losses are offset against the reserve. These amounts are classified within transaction, loan, and consumer receivable losses on the consolidated statements of operations, except for the amounts associated with the peer-to-peer service offered to Cash App customers for free that are classified within sales and marketing expenses as the Company considers these to be marketing costs to encourage the usage of Cash App.

Share Repurchases

Share repurchases under the Company's share repurchase authorization may be made from time to time through open market purchases or through privately negotiated transactions subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other relevant factors. The Company's policy is to deduct the par value from common stock and to reflect any excess of cost over par value as a deduction from additional paid-in capital.
Segments

The Company reports its segments to reflect the manner in which the Company's chief operating decision maker ("CODM") reviews and assesses performance. The Company has two reportable segments, Square (formerly Seller) and Cash App. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company reorganized its business structure and moved the business activities, management, and the financial results of the Company's BNPL platform fully into Cash App. Accordingly, the segment results below include the financial results of the BNPL platform solely within the Cash App segment. Products and services that are not assigned to a specific reportable segment, including TIDAL and other emerging ecosystems, are aggregated and presented within a general corporate and other category. Square and Cash App are defined as follows:

•    Cash App includes the financial tools available to individuals within the mobile Cash App, including peer-to-peer payments, bitcoin and stock investments. Cash App also includes Cash App Card which is linked to customer stored balances that customers can use to pay for purchases or withdraw funds from an ATM. Cash App also includes the BNPL platform.

•    Square includes managed payment services, software solutions, hardware, and financial services offered to sellers, excluding those that involve Cash App.

The primary financial measures used by the CODM to evaluate performance and allocate resources are revenue and gross profit. The CODM does not evaluate performance or allocate resources based on segment asset data, and therefore such information is not included.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In addition to the recently adopted accounting pronouncements below, the Company also adopted ASU No. 2023-08, Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets, and the SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121, see above for more details.

In March 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2022-01, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Fair Value Hedging—Portfolio Layer Method ("ASU 2022-01") related to the portfolio layer method of hedge accounting. The amendments allow nonprepayable financial assets to be included in a closed portfolio hedge using the portfolio layer method. ASU 2022-01 also allows for multiple hedged layers to be designated for a single closed portfolio of financial assets or one or more beneficial interests secured by a portfolio of financial instruments. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2023, and has applied the guidance prospectively. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements and related disclosures.

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures (“ASU 2022-02”) related to troubled debt restructuring and vintage disclosures for financing receivables. The amendments eliminate recognition and measurement guidance for troubled debt restructurings for creditors and requires entities to evaluate if the modification represents a new loan or a continuation of the existing loan. ASU 2022-02 also enhances disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancing and restructurings made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty and requires disclosure of current period write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2023, and has applied the guidance prospectively. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements and related disclosures.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions ("ASU 2022-03") related to equity securities. The amendments clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. An entity is prohibited from recognizing a contractual sale restriction as a separate unit of account. ASU 2022-03 also requires specific disclosures related to equity securities that are subject to contractual restrictions, including the fair value of such equity securities, the nature and remaining duration of the corresponding restrictions, and any circumstances that could cause a lapse in the restrictions. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). The amendments expand segment disclosures by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM, the amount and description of other segment items, permits companies to disclose more than one measure of segment profit or loss, and requires all annual segment disclosures to be included in the interim periods. The amendments do not change how an entity identifies its operating segments, aggregates those operating segments, or applies quantitative thresholds to determine its reportable segments. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2023-07 will impact the Company’s disclosures only and the Company is evaluating the effect of adopting the new disclosure requirements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). The amendments expand income tax disclosure requirements by requiring an entity to disclose (i) specific categories in the rate reconciliation, (ii) additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold, and (iii) the amount of taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2023-09 will impact the Company’s disclosures only and the Company is evaluating the effect of adopting the new disclosure requirements.
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REVENUE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
REVENUE REVENUE
The following table presents the Company's net revenue disaggregated by revenue source (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Revenue from contracts with customers:
Transaction-based revenue$6,315,301 $5,701,540 $4,793,146 
Subscription and services-based revenue4,319,825 3,385,784 2,445,811 
Hardware revenue157,178 164,418 145,679 
Bitcoin revenue9,498,302 7,112,856 10,012,647 
Revenue from other sources:
Subscription and services-based revenue (i)
1,625,017 1,166,989 263,920 
       Total net revenue $21,915,623 $17,531,587 $17,661,203 

(i) Subscription and services-based revenue from other sources relates to revenue generated from the Company's Square Loans, interest income earned on customer funds, and interest income earned on funds held by Square Financial Services. For 2022 and 2023 amounts, this also includes revenue generated from consumer receivables originated through the BNPL platform, following the acquisition of Afterpay.
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INVESTMENTS IN DEBT SECURITIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
INVESTMENTS IN DEBT SECURITIES INVESTMENTS IN DEBT SECURITIES
The Company's short-term and long-term investments as of December 31, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
Short-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$68,778 $— $(1,263)$67,515 
Corporate bonds216,864 96 (1,733)215,227 
Commercial paper15,159 — — 15,159 
Municipal securities9,396 — (231)9,165 
Certificates of deposit3,856 — — 3,856 
U.S. government securities544,145 210 (4,357)539,998 
Foreign government securities1,000 — (19)981 
Total$859,198 $306 $(7,603)$851,901 
Long-term debt securities:
Corporate bonds$94,564 $809 $(45)$95,328 
Municipal securities2,495 55 (138)2,412 
U.S. government securities152,549 875 (37)153,387 
Total$249,608 $1,739 $(220)$251,127 
    
The Company's short-term and long-term investments as of December 31, 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
Short-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$96,545 $16 $(2,120)$94,441 
Corporate bonds368,110 (7,475)360,637 
Commercial paper31,503 — — 31,503 
Municipal securities9,884 — (191)9,693 
Certificates of deposit6,400 — — 6,400 
U.S. government securities580,568 (8,937)571,637 
Foreign government securities7,795 — (255)7,540 
Total$1,100,805 $24 $(18,978)$1,081,851 
Long-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$74,097 $— $(3,782)$70,315 
Corporate bonds245,891 (9,171)236,726 
Municipal securities10,415 (664)9,754 
U.S. government securities268,902 — (13,210)255,692 
Foreign government securities1,000 — (58)942 
Total$600,305 $$(26,885)$573,429 

The amortized cost of investments classified as cash equivalents approximated the fair value due to the short-term nature of the investments.
The Company's gross unrealized losses and fair values for those investments that were in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position were as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2023
Less than 12 monthsGreater than 12 monthsTotal
Fair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized Losses
Short-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$9,770 $(10)$57,745 $(1,253)$67,515 $(1,263)
Corporate bonds61,054 (60)110,706 (1,673)171,760 (1,733)
Municipal securities— — 9,165 (231)9,165 (231)
U.S. government securities80,724 (113)207,183 (4,243)287,907 (4,356)
Foreign government securities— — 981 (19)981 (19)
Total$151,548 $(183)$385,780 $(7,419)$537,328 $(7,602)
Long-term debt securities:
Corporate bonds11,819 (31)2,274 (14)14,093 (45)
Municipal securities976 (24)383 (112)1,359 (136)
U.S. government securities28,474 (37)— — 28,474 (37)
Total$41,269 $(92)$2,657 $(126)$43,926 $(218)

December 31, 2022
Less than 12 monthsGreater than 12 monthsTotal
Fair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized Losses
Short-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$8,572 $(24)$84,628 $(2,096)$93,200 $(2,120)
Corporate bonds34,795 (423)320,748 (7,052)355,543 (7,475)
Municipal securities587 (13)5,811 (178)6,398 (191)
U.S. government securities146,974 (839)394,880 (8,098)541,854 (8,937)
Foreign government securities— — 7,540 (255)7,540 (255)
Total$190,928 $(1,299)$813,607 $(17,679)$1,004,535 $(18,978)
Long-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$11,501 $(20)$58,814 $(3,762)$70,315 $(3,782)
Corporate bonds33,862 (262)201,791 (8,909)235,653 (9,171)
Municipal securities467 (33)8,784 (631)9,251 (664)
U.S. government securities54,405 (590)201,288 (12,620)255,693 (13,210)
Foreign government securities— — 942 (58)942 (58)
Total$100,235 $(905)$471,619 $(25,980)$571,854 $(26,885)

The Company does not intend to sell nor anticipate that it will be required to sell these securities before recovery of the amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities were determined not to be related to credit related losses, therefore, an allowance for credit losses is not required.
The contractual maturities of the Company's short-term and long-term investments as of December 31, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
Amortized CostFair Value
Due in one year or less$859,198 $851,901 
Due in one to five years249,608 251,127 
Total$1,108,806 $1,103,028 
CUSTOMER FUNDS
The following table presents the assets underlying customer funds (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Cash$2,137,634 $1,748,983 
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds4,042 851,296 
Reverse repurchase agreement (i)
1,028,754 580,045 
Total customer funds$3,170,430 $3,180,324 

(i) The Company has accounted for the reverse repurchase agreement with a third party as an overnight lending arrangement, collateralized by the securities subject to the repurchase agreement. The Company classifies the amounts due from the counterparty as cash equivalents due to their short term nature.

The Company does not have any available-for-sale debt securities for which the Company has recorded credit related losses.

The amortized cost of investments classified as cash equivalents approximated the fair value due to the short-term nature of the investments.
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CUSTOMER FUNDS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
CUSTOMER FUNDS INVESTMENTS IN DEBT SECURITIES
The Company's short-term and long-term investments as of December 31, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
Short-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$68,778 $— $(1,263)$67,515 
Corporate bonds216,864 96 (1,733)215,227 
Commercial paper15,159 — — 15,159 
Municipal securities9,396 — (231)9,165 
Certificates of deposit3,856 — — 3,856 
U.S. government securities544,145 210 (4,357)539,998 
Foreign government securities1,000 — (19)981 
Total$859,198 $306 $(7,603)$851,901 
Long-term debt securities:
Corporate bonds$94,564 $809 $(45)$95,328 
Municipal securities2,495 55 (138)2,412 
U.S. government securities152,549 875 (37)153,387 
Total$249,608 $1,739 $(220)$251,127 
    
The Company's short-term and long-term investments as of December 31, 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
Short-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$96,545 $16 $(2,120)$94,441 
Corporate bonds368,110 (7,475)360,637 
Commercial paper31,503 — — 31,503 
Municipal securities9,884 — (191)9,693 
Certificates of deposit6,400 — — 6,400 
U.S. government securities580,568 (8,937)571,637 
Foreign government securities7,795 — (255)7,540 
Total$1,100,805 $24 $(18,978)$1,081,851 
Long-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$74,097 $— $(3,782)$70,315 
Corporate bonds245,891 (9,171)236,726 
Municipal securities10,415 (664)9,754 
U.S. government securities268,902 — (13,210)255,692 
Foreign government securities1,000 — (58)942 
Total$600,305 $$(26,885)$573,429 

The amortized cost of investments classified as cash equivalents approximated the fair value due to the short-term nature of the investments.
The Company's gross unrealized losses and fair values for those investments that were in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position were as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2023
Less than 12 monthsGreater than 12 monthsTotal
Fair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized Losses
Short-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$9,770 $(10)$57,745 $(1,253)$67,515 $(1,263)
Corporate bonds61,054 (60)110,706 (1,673)171,760 (1,733)
Municipal securities— — 9,165 (231)9,165 (231)
U.S. government securities80,724 (113)207,183 (4,243)287,907 (4,356)
Foreign government securities— — 981 (19)981 (19)
Total$151,548 $(183)$385,780 $(7,419)$537,328 $(7,602)
Long-term debt securities:
Corporate bonds11,819 (31)2,274 (14)14,093 (45)
Municipal securities976 (24)383 (112)1,359 (136)
U.S. government securities28,474 (37)— — 28,474 (37)
Total$41,269 $(92)$2,657 $(126)$43,926 $(218)

December 31, 2022
Less than 12 monthsGreater than 12 monthsTotal
Fair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized Losses
Short-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$8,572 $(24)$84,628 $(2,096)$93,200 $(2,120)
Corporate bonds34,795 (423)320,748 (7,052)355,543 (7,475)
Municipal securities587 (13)5,811 (178)6,398 (191)
U.S. government securities146,974 (839)394,880 (8,098)541,854 (8,937)
Foreign government securities— — 7,540 (255)7,540 (255)
Total$190,928 $(1,299)$813,607 $(17,679)$1,004,535 $(18,978)
Long-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$11,501 $(20)$58,814 $(3,762)$70,315 $(3,782)
Corporate bonds33,862 (262)201,791 (8,909)235,653 (9,171)
Municipal securities467 (33)8,784 (631)9,251 (664)
U.S. government securities54,405 (590)201,288 (12,620)255,693 (13,210)
Foreign government securities— — 942 (58)942 (58)
Total$100,235 $(905)$471,619 $(25,980)$571,854 $(26,885)

The Company does not intend to sell nor anticipate that it will be required to sell these securities before recovery of the amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities were determined not to be related to credit related losses, therefore, an allowance for credit losses is not required.
The contractual maturities of the Company's short-term and long-term investments as of December 31, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
Amortized CostFair Value
Due in one year or less$859,198 $851,901 
Due in one to five years249,608 251,127 
Total$1,108,806 $1,103,028 
CUSTOMER FUNDS
The following table presents the assets underlying customer funds (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Cash$2,137,634 $1,748,983 
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds4,042 851,296 
Reverse repurchase agreement (i)
1,028,754 580,045 
Total customer funds$3,170,430 $3,180,324 

(i) The Company has accounted for the reverse repurchase agreement with a third party as an overnight lending arrangement, collateralized by the securities subject to the repurchase agreement. The Company classifies the amounts due from the counterparty as cash equivalents due to their short term nature.

The Company does not have any available-for-sale debt securities for which the Company has recorded credit related losses.

The amortized cost of investments classified as cash equivalents approximated the fair value due to the short-term nature of the investments.
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company measures its cash equivalents, customer funds, short-term and long-term marketable debt securities, marketable equity investments, and bitcoin investment at fair value. The Company classifies these investments within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because the Company values these investments using quoted market prices or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing market observable inputs. The Company measures its safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for other parties at the fair value of the bitcoin that the Company holds for other parties and classifies the liability within Level 2 because the Company uses observable market prices of the underlying bitcoin as an input for the valuation. The Company also classifies its safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties within Level 2, unless the asset's carrying amount is adjusted to reflect any actual or potential safeguarding loss events, in which case it would be classified within Level 3. The Company was not aware of any actual or possible safeguarding loss events as of December 31, 2023 or December 31, 2022.
The Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis were classified as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 1Level 2Level 3
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds$960,705 $— $— $1,230,924 $— $— 
U.S. agency securities— — — — 7,923 — 
U.S. government securities29,788 — — — — — 
Commercial paper— 4,993 — — 25,080 — 
Corporate bonds— 699 — — — — 
Restricted Cash:
Money market funds291,374 — — — — — 
Customer funds:
Money market funds4,042 — — 851,296 — — 
Reverse repurchase agreement1,028,754 — — 580,045 — — 
Short-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities— 67,515 — — 94,441 — 
Corporate bonds— 215,227 — — 360,637 — 
Commercial paper— 15,159 — — 31,503 — 
Municipal securities— 9,165 — — 9,693 — 
Certificates of deposit— 3,856 — — 6,400 — 
U.S. government securities539,998 — — 571,637 — 
Foreign government securities— 981 — — 7,540 — 
Long-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities— — — — 70,315 — 
Corporate bonds— 95,328 — — 236,726 — 
Municipal securities— 2,412 — — 9,754 — 
U.S. government securities153,387 — — 255,692 — — 
Foreign government securities— — — — 942 — 
Other:
Investment in marketable equity security8,267 — — 11,092 — — 
Bitcoin investment (i)
339,898 — — 102,303 — — 
Safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties— 1,038,585 — — 428,243 — 
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for other parties— (1,038,585)— — (428,243)— 
Total assets (liabilities) measured at fair value    $3,356,213 $415,335 $— $3,602,989 $860,954 $— 
(i) The Company holds an immaterial amount of bitcoin for operating purposes and, given the bitcoin is held for a relatively short period of time, typically being purchased and sold within a day, the fair value approximates carrying value. Refer to Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 14, Bitcoin for more details.

The carrying amounts of certain financial instruments, including settlements receivable, consumer receivables, loans held for investment, accounts payable, customers payable, accrued expenses, and settlements payable, approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. The carrying amounts of the Company's warehouse funding facilities approximate their fair values.
The Company estimates the fair value of its convertible and senior notes based on their last actively traded prices (Level 1) or market observable inputs (Level 2). The estimated fair value and carrying value of the convertible and senior notes were as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Carrying ValueFair Value (Level 2)Carrying ValueFair Value (Level 2)
2031 Senior Notes$989,567 $879,913 $988,171 $782,857 
2026 Senior Notes993,208 938,105 990,414 885,876 
2027 Convertible Notes569,865 468,475 568,535 433,082 
2026 Convertible Notes571,014 501,910 569,315 464,066 
2025 Convertible Notes996,437 979,776 993,394 943,188 
2023 Convertible Notes— — 460,356 480,925 
Total$4,120,091 $3,768,179 $4,570,185 $3,989,994 

The estimated fair value and carrying value of loans held for sale and loans held for investment were as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Carrying ValueFair Value (Level 3)Carrying ValueFair Value (Level 3)
Loans held for sale$775,424 $783,464 $474,036 $491,807 
Loans held for investment247,631 258,684 123,959 126,122 
Total$1,023,055 $1,042,148 $597,995 $617,929 
    
For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, the Company recorded incremental charges for the excess of amortized cost over the fair value of the loans of $35.1 million, $27.5 million, and $6.4 million, respectively. To determine the fair value of the loans held for sale, the Company utilizes discounted cash flow valuation modeling, taking into account the probability of default and estimated timing and amounts of periodic repayments. In estimating the expected timing and amounts of the future periodic repayments for the loans outstanding, the Company considered other relevant market data in developing such estimates and assumptions. As of December 31, 2023, there were no material changes to the Company's estimates of fair value, and the Company will continue to evaluate facts and circumstances that could impact its estimates and affect its results of operations in future periods.
    
If applicable, the Company will recognize transfers into and out of levels within the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period in which the actual event or change in circumstance occurs. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, the Company did not have any transfers in or out of Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 assets or liabilities.
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CONSUMER RECEIVABLES, NET
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]  
CONSUMER RECEIVABLES, NET CONSUMER RECEIVABLES, NET
Consumer receivables represent amounts due from consumers for outstanding installment payments on orders processed on the Company's BNPL platform. Further discussed in Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, consumer receivables are classified as held for investment. These receivables are typically interest free and are generally due within 14 to 56 days.

The Company closely monitors credit quality for consumer receivables to manage and evaluate its related exposure to credit risk. The criteria the Company monitors when assessing the credit quality and risk of its consumer receivables portfolio is primarily based on internal risk assessments, as they provide insight into customer risk profiles and are useful as indicators of potential future credit losses. Consumer receivables are internally rated as "Pass" or "Classified." Pass rated consumer receivables generally consist of consumer receivables that are current or up to 60 days past due. Classified consumer receivables are generally comprised of consumer receivables that are greater than 60 days past due and have a higher risk of default. Internal risk ratings are reviewed and, generally, updated at least once a year. As of December 31, 2023, the amortized cost of Pass rated consumer receivables was $2.5 billion and the amount of Classified consumer receivables was $0.1 billion.
The following table presents an aging analysis of the amortized cost of consumer receivables by delinquency status (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Non-delinquent loans$2,074,532 $1,643,874 
1 - 60 days past due453,412 295,830 
61 - 90 days past due26,798 20,612 
90+ days past due75,227 62,134 
Total amortized cost$2,629,969 $2,022,450 

The amount listed as 1 - 60 days past due in the above table includes $365.4 million and $224.9 million of cash in transit as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, which reflects ongoing repayments from consumers that have been sent from consumers’ bank accounts but have not yet been received at the Company’s bank account as of the date of the financial statements. This cash in transit as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 represents 13.9% and 11.1%, respectively, of the total amortized cost of consumer receivables.

Consumer receivables are charged off when they are over 180 days past due as the Company has no reasonable expectation of recovery. When consumer receivables are charged off, the Company recognizes the charge against the allowance for credit losses. While the Company expects collections at that point to be unlikely, the Company may recover amounts from the respective consumers. Any subsequent recoveries following charge-off are credited to transaction, loan, and consumer receivable losses on the consolidated statements of operations in the period they were recovered. The amount of recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were immaterial.

The following table summarizes activity in the allowance for credit losses subsequent to the acquisition of Afterpay (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, 2023From Acquisition on
January 31, 2022 to
December 31, 2022
Allowance for credit losses, beginning of the period (i)
$151,290 $115,552 
Provision for credit losses261,296 203,670 
Charge-offs and other adjustments(228,845)(168,664)
Foreign exchange effect1,534 732 
Allowance for credit losses, end of the period$185,275 $151,290 

(i) Consumer receivables acquired from Afterpay that reflect a more-than-insignificant deterioration of credit from origination are considered purchased credit deteriorated ("PCD") receivables. For PCD consumer receivables, the initial estimate of expected credit losses is recognized in the allowance for credit losses on the date of acquisition using the same methodology as other consumer receivables.
CUSTOMER LOANS
Loans Held for Investment

The Company originates loans in the U.S. through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Square Financial Services. The Company sells the majority of the loans to institutional investors with a portion retained on its balance sheet. Loans retained by the Company are classified as held for investment as the Company has both the intent and ability to hold them for the foreseeable future, until maturity, or until payoff. The Company’s intent and ability in the future may change based on changes in business strategies, the economic environment, and market conditions. As of December 31, 2023, the Company held $247.6 million as loans held for investment, net of allowance, included in other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Refer to Note 12, Other Consolidated Balance Sheet Components (Current) for more details.
Loans held for investment are recorded at amortized cost, less an allowance for potential uncollectible amounts. Amortized cost basis represents principal amounts outstanding, net of unearned income, unamortized deferred fees and costs on originated loans, premiums or discounts on purchased loans and charge-offs. The allowance for loan losses, amount of charge offs recorded, and amount of recoveries as of December 31, 2023 were immaterial.

The Company considers loans that are greater than 60 days past due to be delinquent, and loans 90 days or more past due to be nonperforming. Loans that are 120 days or more past due are generally considered to be uncollectible and are written off. When a loan is identified as nonperforming, recognition of income is discontinued. Loans are restored to performing status after total overdue unpaid amounts are repaid and the Company has reasonable assurance that performance under the terms of the loan will continue. As of December 31, 2023, the amount of loans that were identified as nonperforming loans was immaterial.

The Company closely monitors economic conditions and loan performance trends to assess and manage its exposure to credit risk. The criteria the Company monitors when assessing the credit quality and risk of its loan portfolio is primarily based on internal risk ratings, as they provide insight into borrower risk profiles and are useful as indicators of potential future credit losses. Loans are internally rated as "Pass" or "Classified". Pass rated loans generally consist of loans that are current or up to 60 days past due. Classified loans generally comprise of loans that are 60 days or greater past due and have a higher risk of default. Internal risk ratings are reviewed and, generally, updated at least once a year. As of December 31, 2023, the amortized cost of Pass rated loans was $261.4 million and the amount of Classified loans was immaterial.

Loans Held For Sale

The Company classifies loans as held for sale when there is an available market for such loans and it is the Company’s intent to sell all of its rights, title, and interest in these loans to third-party investors. Loans held for sale primarily include Square Loans and Cash App Borrow products. Square Loans are loans facilitated by Square Financial Services to qualified Square sellers, while Cash App Borrow is a credit product for consumers that allows customers to access short-term loans for a small fee. Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or fair value.

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 the Company had $775.4 million and $474.0 million, respectively, of loans held for sale, as disclosed in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

The Company aggregates loans held for sale by the intended customer of the loan product. Commercial loans held for sale include Square Loans, Consumer loans held for sale include loans initiated through Cash App Borrow, and Other loans held for sale include loans outside of consumer and commercial loans.

The following table presents the Company’s loans held for sale aggregated by category (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Commercial$478,128 $327,449 
Consumer274,630 120,870 
Other 22,666 25,717 
Total $775,424 $474,036 
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CUSTOMER LOANS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]  
CUSTOMER LOANS CONSUMER RECEIVABLES, NET
Consumer receivables represent amounts due from consumers for outstanding installment payments on orders processed on the Company's BNPL platform. Further discussed in Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, consumer receivables are classified as held for investment. These receivables are typically interest free and are generally due within 14 to 56 days.

The Company closely monitors credit quality for consumer receivables to manage and evaluate its related exposure to credit risk. The criteria the Company monitors when assessing the credit quality and risk of its consumer receivables portfolio is primarily based on internal risk assessments, as they provide insight into customer risk profiles and are useful as indicators of potential future credit losses. Consumer receivables are internally rated as "Pass" or "Classified." Pass rated consumer receivables generally consist of consumer receivables that are current or up to 60 days past due. Classified consumer receivables are generally comprised of consumer receivables that are greater than 60 days past due and have a higher risk of default. Internal risk ratings are reviewed and, generally, updated at least once a year. As of December 31, 2023, the amortized cost of Pass rated consumer receivables was $2.5 billion and the amount of Classified consumer receivables was $0.1 billion.
The following table presents an aging analysis of the amortized cost of consumer receivables by delinquency status (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Non-delinquent loans$2,074,532 $1,643,874 
1 - 60 days past due453,412 295,830 
61 - 90 days past due26,798 20,612 
90+ days past due75,227 62,134 
Total amortized cost$2,629,969 $2,022,450 

The amount listed as 1 - 60 days past due in the above table includes $365.4 million and $224.9 million of cash in transit as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, which reflects ongoing repayments from consumers that have been sent from consumers’ bank accounts but have not yet been received at the Company’s bank account as of the date of the financial statements. This cash in transit as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 represents 13.9% and 11.1%, respectively, of the total amortized cost of consumer receivables.

Consumer receivables are charged off when they are over 180 days past due as the Company has no reasonable expectation of recovery. When consumer receivables are charged off, the Company recognizes the charge against the allowance for credit losses. While the Company expects collections at that point to be unlikely, the Company may recover amounts from the respective consumers. Any subsequent recoveries following charge-off are credited to transaction, loan, and consumer receivable losses on the consolidated statements of operations in the period they were recovered. The amount of recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were immaterial.

The following table summarizes activity in the allowance for credit losses subsequent to the acquisition of Afterpay (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, 2023From Acquisition on
January 31, 2022 to
December 31, 2022
Allowance for credit losses, beginning of the period (i)
$151,290 $115,552 
Provision for credit losses261,296 203,670 
Charge-offs and other adjustments(228,845)(168,664)
Foreign exchange effect1,534 732 
Allowance for credit losses, end of the period$185,275 $151,290 

(i) Consumer receivables acquired from Afterpay that reflect a more-than-insignificant deterioration of credit from origination are considered purchased credit deteriorated ("PCD") receivables. For PCD consumer receivables, the initial estimate of expected credit losses is recognized in the allowance for credit losses on the date of acquisition using the same methodology as other consumer receivables.
CUSTOMER LOANS
Loans Held for Investment

The Company originates loans in the U.S. through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Square Financial Services. The Company sells the majority of the loans to institutional investors with a portion retained on its balance sheet. Loans retained by the Company are classified as held for investment as the Company has both the intent and ability to hold them for the foreseeable future, until maturity, or until payoff. The Company’s intent and ability in the future may change based on changes in business strategies, the economic environment, and market conditions. As of December 31, 2023, the Company held $247.6 million as loans held for investment, net of allowance, included in other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Refer to Note 12, Other Consolidated Balance Sheet Components (Current) for more details.
Loans held for investment are recorded at amortized cost, less an allowance for potential uncollectible amounts. Amortized cost basis represents principal amounts outstanding, net of unearned income, unamortized deferred fees and costs on originated loans, premiums or discounts on purchased loans and charge-offs. The allowance for loan losses, amount of charge offs recorded, and amount of recoveries as of December 31, 2023 were immaterial.

The Company considers loans that are greater than 60 days past due to be delinquent, and loans 90 days or more past due to be nonperforming. Loans that are 120 days or more past due are generally considered to be uncollectible and are written off. When a loan is identified as nonperforming, recognition of income is discontinued. Loans are restored to performing status after total overdue unpaid amounts are repaid and the Company has reasonable assurance that performance under the terms of the loan will continue. As of December 31, 2023, the amount of loans that were identified as nonperforming loans was immaterial.

The Company closely monitors economic conditions and loan performance trends to assess and manage its exposure to credit risk. The criteria the Company monitors when assessing the credit quality and risk of its loan portfolio is primarily based on internal risk ratings, as they provide insight into borrower risk profiles and are useful as indicators of potential future credit losses. Loans are internally rated as "Pass" or "Classified". Pass rated loans generally consist of loans that are current or up to 60 days past due. Classified loans generally comprise of loans that are 60 days or greater past due and have a higher risk of default. Internal risk ratings are reviewed and, generally, updated at least once a year. As of December 31, 2023, the amortized cost of Pass rated loans was $261.4 million and the amount of Classified loans was immaterial.

Loans Held For Sale

The Company classifies loans as held for sale when there is an available market for such loans and it is the Company’s intent to sell all of its rights, title, and interest in these loans to third-party investors. Loans held for sale primarily include Square Loans and Cash App Borrow products. Square Loans are loans facilitated by Square Financial Services to qualified Square sellers, while Cash App Borrow is a credit product for consumers that allows customers to access short-term loans for a small fee. Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or fair value.

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 the Company had $775.4 million and $474.0 million, respectively, of loans held for sale, as disclosed in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

The Company aggregates loans held for sale by the intended customer of the loan product. Commercial loans held for sale include Square Loans, Consumer loans held for sale include loans initiated through Cash App Borrow, and Other loans held for sale include loans outside of consumer and commercial loans.

The following table presents the Company’s loans held for sale aggregated by category (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Commercial$478,128 $327,449 
Consumer274,630 120,870 
Other 22,666 25,717 
Total $775,424 $474,036 
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
The following table details property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Capitalized software$243,214 $197,420 
Computer equipment224,127 224,959 
Leasehold improvements123,218 228,634 
Office furniture and equipment28,798 45,836 
Total619,357 696,849 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(323,301)(367,547)
Property and equipment, net$296,056 $329,302 
Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment was $172.8 million, $131.5 million, and $94.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
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ACQUISITIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS
Afterpay

On January 31, 2022 (February 1, 2022 Australian Eastern Daylight Time), the Company completed the acquisition of Afterpay, a global BNPL platform. In connection with the acquisition, the Company issued 113,617,352 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. The shares issued included a deemed vested component of outstanding employee awards, based on the ratio of time served in relation to the vesting term of each award, with the unvested portion being replaced with Block’s unvested replacement awards, with the same terms. The aggregate fair value of the shares issued was $13.8 billion based on the closing price of the Company’s Class A common stock on the acquisition date, of which $66.3 million was attributed to acceleration of various share-based arrangements and was accounted for as an expense immediately post-acquisition, included as a component of general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. As of the completion of the acquisition, certain convertible notes with an outstanding principal amount of AU $1.5 billion (U.S. $1.1 billion based on the closing exchange rate on the acquisition date) remained outstanding, and were redeemed on March 4, 2022. As of December 31, 2023, the Company's purchase price allocation was complete and the measurement period was closed.

The acquisition meets the criteria to be accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. This method requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date and that the difference between the fair value of the consideration paid for the acquired entity and the fair value of the net assets acquired be recorded as goodwill, which is not amortized but is tested at least annually for impairment.

The table below summarizes the consideration paid for Afterpay and the assessment of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the closing date (in thousands, except share data):
Consideration:
Stock (113,617,352 shares of Class A common stock, excluding value accounted as post-combination expense of $66,337)
$13,827,929 
Cash paid to settle tax withholding in connection with replacement awards8,693 
Total consideration$13,836,622 
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Current assets (inclusive of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash acquired)$653,709 
Consumer receivables1,245,508 
Intangible customer assets1,378,000 
Intangible technology assets239,000 
Intangible trade name
386,000 
Other non-current assets74,232 
Long-term debt - current (i)
(1,058,065)
Current liabilities(439,358)
Warehouse funding facilities (ii)
(107,996)
Deferred tax liabilities(190,689)
Other non-current liabilities(63,213)
Total identifiable net assets acquired2,117,128 
Goodwill11,719,494 
Total$13,836,622 

(i) Long-term debt - current is comprised of the aforementioned Afterpay convertible notes, which were redeemed in cash at face value on March 4, 2022.

(ii) Refer to Note 15, Indebtedness for further details.
Goodwill from the acquisition was primarily attributable to the value of expected synergies created by incorporating Afterpay's BNPL platform, its business, and operations into the Company's Cash App ecosystem and the value of the assembled workforce. The goodwill has no amortizable basis for income tax purposes.

Other Acquisitions

During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, the Company completed certain acquisitions for a total consideration of $14.2 million, $46.0 million, and $253.7 million, respectively, which resulted in the recognition of additional intangible assets and goodwill. These acquisitions did not have a material impact to the Company's consolidated financial statements, and therefore pro forma financial information has not been presented. None of the goodwill generated from the acquisitions or the acquired intangible assets are expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
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GOODWILL
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
GOODWILL GOODWILL
Goodwill is recorded when the consideration paid for an acquisition of a business exceeds the fair value of identifiable net tangible and intangible assets acquired.

The change in the carrying value of goodwill was as follows (in thousands):
Balance at December 31, 2021$519,276 
Acquisitions11,761,866 
Foreign currency translation adjustments(314,381)
Balance at December 31, 202211,966,761 
Acquisitions7,921 
Foreign currency translation adjustments77,351 
Impairment charge(132,313)
Balance at December 31, 2023$11,919,720 

As discussed further in Note 21, Segment and Geographical Information, the Company has two reportable segments, Square and Cash App. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company reorganized its business structure and moved the business activities and management of the Company's BNPL platform fully into Cash App. In connection with this reorganization, the Company reallocated the goodwill associated with the BNPL platform from Square to Cash App using the relative fair value approach. Additionally, the Company assessed goodwill for impairment for Square and Cash App immediately before and immediately after the reorganization and concluded that there was no goodwill impairment, as their estimated fair values exceeded their carrying values both immediately before and after the reorganization. The Company also performed a goodwill impairment testing of its other reporting units and recognized an impairment charge of 132.3 million related to TIDAL in the fourth quarter of 2023. The impairment charge was as a result of changes in TIDAL's strategic focus, including terminations of certain revenue arrangements and investment into new product areas. This charge was included within general and administrative expenses in the Company's statements of operations. The fair value of the TIDAL reporting unit was estimated using the income approach, which was based upon the present value of estimated future cash flows.
The change in the carrying value of goodwill allocated to the reportable segments was as follows (in thousands):
Cash AppSquareCorporate and OtherTotal
Balance at December 31, 2021$128,334 $193,057 $197,885 $519,276 
Acquisitions5,882,133 5,879,733 — 11,761,866 
Foreign currency translation adjustments(157,537)(156,844)— (314,381)
Balance at December 31, 20225,852,930 5,915,946 197,885 11,966,761 
Acquisitions— — 7,921 7,921 
Foreign currency translation adjustments77,351 — — 77,351 
Reallocation between segments (i)
720,847 (720,847)— — 
Impairment charge— — (132,313)(132,313)
Balance at December 31, 2023$6,651,128 $5,195,099 $73,493 $11,919,720 

(i) Represents effects of the reallocation of goodwill due to the reorganization of the Company's business structure in the fourth quarter of 2023.

The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment assessment as of December 31, 2023 and concluded no additional goodwill impairment should be recognized. For purposes of completing the impairment test, the Company performs either a qualitative or a quantitative analysis on a reporting unit basis.
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ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The following table details acquired intangible assets (in thousands):
Balance at December 31, 2023
Weighted Average Estimated Useful LifeCostAccumulated AmortizationNet
Technology assets5 years$393,511 $(201,409)$192,102 
Customer assets14 years1,473,970 (237,316)1,236,654 
Trade names9 years428,944 (102,774)326,170 
Other9 years13,299 (6,704)6,595 
Total$2,309,724 $(548,203)$1,761,521 

Balance at December 31, 2022
Weighted Average Estimated Useful LifeCostAccumulated AmortizationNet
Technology assets5 years$398,665 $(133,116)$265,549 
Customer assets15 years1,474,163 (110,316)1,363,847 
Trade names9 years434,766 (58,352)376,414 
Other9 years13,701 (5,477)8,224 
Total$2,321,295 $(307,261)$2,014,034 

All intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives.
The change in the carrying value of intangible assets was as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Acquired intangible assets, net, beginning of the period$2,014,034 $257,049 $137,612 
Acquisitions6,300 2,006,490 159,100 
Amortization expense(246,873)(208,952)(40,522)
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments(11,940)(40,553)859 
Acquired intangible assets, net, end of the period$1,761,521 $2,014,034 $257,049 

The estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets as of December 31, 2023 is as follows (in thousands):
2024$227,482 
2025208,252 
2026194,185 
2027147,028 
2028142,826 
Thereafter841,748 
Total$1,761,521 
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OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (CURRENT)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (CURRENT) OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (CURRENT)
Other Current Assets

The following table presents the detail of other current assets (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Restricted cash (i)
$770,380 $639,780 
Short term deposits (ii)
397,630 25,555 
Processing costs receivable365,153 298,568 
Loans held for investment, net of allowance for loan losses (iii)
247,631 123,959 
Accounts receivable, net134,824 140,508 
Inventory, net110,097 97,703 
Prepaid expenses100,770 141,262 
Other227,003 159,930 
Total$2,353,488 $1,627,265 

(i) Includes a portion invested in money market funds. Refer to Note 5, Fair Value Measurements for further details.

(ii) Includes a $350.0 million deposit held by a processor to meet requirements related to processing volumes under an arrangement that was executed in the fourth quarter of 2023. This activity is included within cash flows from operating activities within the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows.

(iii) Refer to Note 7, Customer Loans for further details.
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

The following table presents the detail of accrued expenses and other current liabilities (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Accrued expenses$538,812 $382,571 
Accounts payable142,554 95,846 
Customer deposits167,028 141,893 
Accrued transaction losses (i)
54,042 64,539 
Accrued royalties62,140 63,684 
Operating lease liabilities, current53,721 66,854 
Other307,903 258,129 
Total$1,326,200 $1,073,516 

(i) The Company is exposed to potential credit losses related to transactions processed by sellers that are subsequently subject to chargebacks when the Company is unable to collect from the sellers primarily due to insolvency. Generally, the Company estimates the potential loss rates based on historical experience that is continuously adjusted for new information and incorporates, where applicable, reasonable and supportable forecasts about future expectations.

The following table summarizes the activities of the Company’s reserve for transaction losses (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Accrued transaction losses, beginning of the period$64,539 $55,167 
Provision for transaction losses95,885 100,735 
Charge-offs to accrued transaction losses(106,382)(91,363)
Accrued transaction losses, end of the period$54,042 $64,539 

In addition to amounts reflected in the table above, the Company recognized additional provision for transaction losses that was realized and written-off within the same period. Such losses are primarily related to Cash App transactions, such as peer-to-peer transactions and negative balances, that are uncertain in nature. The Company recorded $405.6 million and $411.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, for such losses.
OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (NON-CURRENT)
Other Non-Current Assets

The following table presents the detail of other non-current assets (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Investment in non-marketable equity securities (i)
$205,268 $208,880 
Bitcoin investment (ii)
339,898 102,303 
Restricted cash71,812 71,600 
Other122,508 101,454 
Total$739,486 $484,237 

(i) Investment in non-marketable equity securities represents the Company's investments in equity of non-public entities. These investments are measured using the measurement alternative and are therefore carried at cost, less impairment, adjusted for observable price changes from orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. Adjustments are recorded within other expense (income), net on the consolidated statements of operations. Unrealized gains and losses were immaterial in the year ended December 31, 2023.

(ii) Refer to Note 14, Bitcoin for further details.
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OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (NON-CURRENT)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (NON-CURRENT) OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (CURRENT)
Other Current Assets

The following table presents the detail of other current assets (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Restricted cash (i)
$770,380 $639,780 
Short term deposits (ii)
397,630 25,555 
Processing costs receivable365,153 298,568 
Loans held for investment, net of allowance for loan losses (iii)
247,631 123,959 
Accounts receivable, net134,824 140,508 
Inventory, net110,097 97,703 
Prepaid expenses100,770 141,262 
Other227,003 159,930 
Total$2,353,488 $1,627,265 

(i) Includes a portion invested in money market funds. Refer to Note 5, Fair Value Measurements for further details.

(ii) Includes a $350.0 million deposit held by a processor to meet requirements related to processing volumes under an arrangement that was executed in the fourth quarter of 2023. This activity is included within cash flows from operating activities within the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows.

(iii) Refer to Note 7, Customer Loans for further details.
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

The following table presents the detail of accrued expenses and other current liabilities (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Accrued expenses$538,812 $382,571 
Accounts payable142,554 95,846 
Customer deposits167,028 141,893 
Accrued transaction losses (i)
54,042 64,539 
Accrued royalties62,140 63,684 
Operating lease liabilities, current53,721 66,854 
Other307,903 258,129 
Total$1,326,200 $1,073,516 

(i) The Company is exposed to potential credit losses related to transactions processed by sellers that are subsequently subject to chargebacks when the Company is unable to collect from the sellers primarily due to insolvency. Generally, the Company estimates the potential loss rates based on historical experience that is continuously adjusted for new information and incorporates, where applicable, reasonable and supportable forecasts about future expectations.

The following table summarizes the activities of the Company’s reserve for transaction losses (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Accrued transaction losses, beginning of the period$64,539 $55,167 
Provision for transaction losses95,885 100,735 
Charge-offs to accrued transaction losses(106,382)(91,363)
Accrued transaction losses, end of the period$54,042 $64,539 

In addition to amounts reflected in the table above, the Company recognized additional provision for transaction losses that was realized and written-off within the same period. Such losses are primarily related to Cash App transactions, such as peer-to-peer transactions and negative balances, that are uncertain in nature. The Company recorded $405.6 million and $411.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, for such losses.
OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (NON-CURRENT)
Other Non-Current Assets

The following table presents the detail of other non-current assets (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Investment in non-marketable equity securities (i)
$205,268 $208,880 
Bitcoin investment (ii)
339,898 102,303 
Restricted cash71,812 71,600 
Other122,508 101,454 
Total$739,486 $484,237 

(i) Investment in non-marketable equity securities represents the Company's investments in equity of non-public entities. These investments are measured using the measurement alternative and are therefore carried at cost, less impairment, adjusted for observable price changes from orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. Adjustments are recorded within other expense (income), net on the consolidated statements of operations. Unrealized gains and losses were immaterial in the year ended December 31, 2023.

(ii) Refer to Note 14, Bitcoin for further details.
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BITCOIN
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
BITCOIN BITCOIN
A) Company Owned Bitcoin

Bitcoin investment

As of December 31, 2023, the Company held approximately 8,038 bitcoins for investment purposes with a fair value of $339.9 million, which is included within the Company’s “Other non-current assets” on the consolidated balance sheets. The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s bitcoin investment (in thousands, except number of bitcoin):
Amount of bitcoin
Value
Balance at December 31, 2022
8,038 $102,303 
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2023-08
— 30,511 
Remeasurement gain
— 207,084 
Balance at December 31, 2023
8,038 $339,898 
Bitcoin for operating purposes

The Company holds a small amount of bitcoin for operating purposes, at any time, to facilitate the purchases and sales of bitcoin on behalf of Cash App customers. The bitcoin for operating purposes is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets within “Other current assets”. The following table summarizes the changes in the Company's bitcoin for operating purposes (in thousands, except number of bitcoin):
Amount of bitcoin
Value
Balance at December 31, 2022
638 $10,941 
Additions
335,213 9,369,762 
Dispositions
(335,467)(9,364,010)
Balance at December 31, 2023
384 $16,693 

Given the Company holds a small amount of bitcoin for operating purposes and such bitcoin is held for only a short period, typically less than a day, any remeasurement gains or losses on the Company's bitcoin for operating purposes were immaterial.

B) Bitcoin Held for Other Parties

The Company allows its Cash App customers to store their bitcoin in the Company’s digital wallets free of charge. The Company also holds an immaterial amount of bitcoin from select trading partners to facilitate bitcoin transactions for customers on Cash App. Other than bitcoin, the Company does not hold or store any other types of crypto-assets for customers or trading partners. The Company holds the cryptographic key information and maintains the internal recordkeeping of the bitcoin held for other parties. The Company's contractual arrangements state that its customers and trading partners retain legal ownership of the bitcoin; have the right to sell, pledge, or transfer the bitcoin; and also benefit from the rewards and bear the risks associated with the ownership, including as a result of any bitcoin price fluctuations. The customer also bears the risk of loss as a result of fraud or theft, unless the loss was caused by the Company’s gross negligence or the Company’s willful misconduct. The Company does not use any of the bitcoin custodied for customers or trading partners as collateral for any of the Company’s loans or other financing arrangements; nor does it lend or pledge bitcoin held for others to any third parties. The Company occasionally engages third-party custodians to store and safeguard bitcoin on the Company's behalf. As of December 31, 2023, an immaterial amount of the bitcoin was held by third-party custodians on the Company's behalf.

As of the adoption of SAB 121, the Company records a bitcoin safeguarding obligation liability and a corresponding bitcoin safeguarding asset based on the fair value of the bitcoin held for other parties at each reporting date. The Company was not aware of any actual or possible safeguarding loss events as of December 31, 2023 or December 31, 2022, and accordingly, the bitcoin safeguarding obligation liability and the associated bitcoin safeguarding asset were recorded at the same value.
The following table summarizes the Company’s bitcoin held for other parties (in thousands, except number of bitcoin):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Approximate amount of bitcoin held for customers24,570 25,850 
Approximate amount of bitcoin held for trading partners62 
Total approximate amount of bitcoin held for other parties24,57025,912 
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for customers$1,038,585 $427,221 
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for trading partners— 1,022 
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for other parties$1,038,585 $428,243 
Safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties$1,038,585 $428,243 
BITCOIN BITCOIN
A) Company Owned Bitcoin

Bitcoin investment

As of December 31, 2023, the Company held approximately 8,038 bitcoins for investment purposes with a fair value of $339.9 million, which is included within the Company’s “Other non-current assets” on the consolidated balance sheets. The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s bitcoin investment (in thousands, except number of bitcoin):
Amount of bitcoin
Value
Balance at December 31, 2022
8,038 $102,303 
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2023-08
— 30,511 
Remeasurement gain
— 207,084 
Balance at December 31, 2023
8,038 $339,898 
Bitcoin for operating purposes

The Company holds a small amount of bitcoin for operating purposes, at any time, to facilitate the purchases and sales of bitcoin on behalf of Cash App customers. The bitcoin for operating purposes is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets within “Other current assets”. The following table summarizes the changes in the Company's bitcoin for operating purposes (in thousands, except number of bitcoin):
Amount of bitcoin
Value
Balance at December 31, 2022
638 $10,941 
Additions
335,213 9,369,762 
Dispositions
(335,467)(9,364,010)
Balance at December 31, 2023
384 $16,693 

Given the Company holds a small amount of bitcoin for operating purposes and such bitcoin is held for only a short period, typically less than a day, any remeasurement gains or losses on the Company's bitcoin for operating purposes were immaterial.

B) Bitcoin Held for Other Parties

The Company allows its Cash App customers to store their bitcoin in the Company’s digital wallets free of charge. The Company also holds an immaterial amount of bitcoin from select trading partners to facilitate bitcoin transactions for customers on Cash App. Other than bitcoin, the Company does not hold or store any other types of crypto-assets for customers or trading partners. The Company holds the cryptographic key information and maintains the internal recordkeeping of the bitcoin held for other parties. The Company's contractual arrangements state that its customers and trading partners retain legal ownership of the bitcoin; have the right to sell, pledge, or transfer the bitcoin; and also benefit from the rewards and bear the risks associated with the ownership, including as a result of any bitcoin price fluctuations. The customer also bears the risk of loss as a result of fraud or theft, unless the loss was caused by the Company’s gross negligence or the Company’s willful misconduct. The Company does not use any of the bitcoin custodied for customers or trading partners as collateral for any of the Company’s loans or other financing arrangements; nor does it lend or pledge bitcoin held for others to any third parties. The Company occasionally engages third-party custodians to store and safeguard bitcoin on the Company's behalf. As of December 31, 2023, an immaterial amount of the bitcoin was held by third-party custodians on the Company's behalf.

As of the adoption of SAB 121, the Company records a bitcoin safeguarding obligation liability and a corresponding bitcoin safeguarding asset based on the fair value of the bitcoin held for other parties at each reporting date. The Company was not aware of any actual or possible safeguarding loss events as of December 31, 2023 or December 31, 2022, and accordingly, the bitcoin safeguarding obligation liability and the associated bitcoin safeguarding asset were recorded at the same value.
The following table summarizes the Company’s bitcoin held for other parties (in thousands, except number of bitcoin):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Approximate amount of bitcoin held for customers24,570 25,850 
Approximate amount of bitcoin held for trading partners62 
Total approximate amount of bitcoin held for other parties24,57025,912 
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for customers$1,038,585 $427,221 
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for trading partners— 1,022 
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for other parties$1,038,585 $428,243 
Safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties$1,038,585 $428,243 
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INDEBTEDNESS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
INDEBTEDNESS INDEBTEDNESS
A) Revolving Credit Facility

In May 2020, the Company entered into a revolving credit agreement with certain lenders, which provided a $500.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "2020 Credit Facility") maturing in May 2024. On May 28, 2020, the Company amended the credit agreement for the 2020 Credit Facility (the "Credit Agreement") to permit the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Square Capital, LLC (“Square Capital”), to incur indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount of up to $500.0 million pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility (“PPPLF”) authorized under the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. In connection with its convertible debt offerings in November 2020, the Company entered into a second amendment to the Credit Agreement on November 9, 2020 to permit convertible debt in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3.6 billion. On January 28, 2021, the Company entered into a third amendment to the Credit Agreement to increase the amount of indebtedness that Square Capital is permitted to incur pursuant to the PPPLF from an aggregate principal amount of up to $500.0 million to an aggregate principal amount of up to $1.0 billion. On May 25, 2021, the Company entered into a fourth amendment to the Credit Agreement to, among other things, extend the maturity date of the loans advanced to May 1, 2024. On January 28, 2022, the Company entered into a fifth amendment to the Credit Agreement to permit certain existing obligations of Afterpay and its subsidiaries to remain outstanding as of and after the completion of the Afterpay acquisition. On February 23, 2022, the Company entered into a sixth amendment to the Credit Agreement to, among other things, provide for a new tranche of unsecured revolving loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of up to $100.0 million. On June 9, 2023, the Company entered into a seventh amendment to the Credit Agreement to, among other things, extend the maturity date of the loans advanced to June 9, 2028 and provide for additional unsecured revolving loan commitments in an aggregate principal amount of up to $175 million. The Credit Agreement also contains a financial covenant that requires the Company to maintain a quarterly minimum liquidity amount (consisting of the sum of Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents plus Marketable Securities, each as defined in the Credit Agreement) of at least $250.0 million, tested on a quarterly basis. The Company is obligated to pay customary fees for a credit facility of this size and type including a commitment fee of 0.10% to 0.20% per annum on the undrawn portion available under the 2020 Credit Facility. To date, no funds have been drawn and no letters of credit have been issued under the 2020 Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2023, $775.0 million remained available for draw subject to compliance with our covenants. The Company incurred immaterial unused commitment fees during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021. As of December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants associated with the 2020 Credit Agreement.

Loans under the 2020 Credit Agreement bear interest at the Company's option of (i) an annual rate based on the forward-looking term rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("Term SOFR") or (ii) a base rate. Loans based on Term SOFR shall bear interest at a rate equal to Term SOFR plus a margin of between 1.25% and 1.75%, depending on the Company's total net leverage ratio. Loans based on the base rate shall bear interest at a rate based on the highest of the prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, and Term SOFR with a tenor of one-month plus 1.00%, in each case, plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 0.75%, depending on the Company's total net leverage ratio. The Credit Agreement also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants typical for a financing of this type that, among other things, restricts the Company and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to incur additional indebtedness, create liens, merge or consolidate or make certain dispositions, pay dividends and make distributions, enter into restrictive agreements, enter into agreements with affiliates, and make certain investments and acquisitions.

B) Warehouse Funding Facilities

Following the acquisition of Afterpay, the Company assumed Afterpay's existing warehouse funding facilities. The Company has financing arrangements with financial institutions in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom (collectively, the “Warehouse Facilities”). The Warehouse Facilities have been arranged utilizing wholly-owned and consolidated entities (collectively, the "Warehouse Special Purpose Entities ("Warehouse SPEs") formed for the sole purpose of financing the origination of consumer receivables to partly fund the Company's BNPL platform. Borrowings under the Warehouse Facilities are secured against the respective consumer receivables. While the Warehouse SPEs are included in our consolidated financial statements, they are separate legal entities that maintain legal ownership of the receivables they hold. The assets of the Warehouse SPEs are not available to satisfy our claims or those of our creditors.
These Warehouse Facilities have maturity dates through June 2026. As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate amount of the Warehouse Facilities, using the respective exchange rates at period-end, was $1.7 billion on a revolving basis, of which $1.6 billion was drawn and $99.4 million remained available. All Warehouse Facilities contain portfolio parameters based on performance of the underlying consumer receivables, which each respective region has satisfied as of December 31, 2023. None of the Warehouse Facilities contain corporate financial covenants.

All Warehouse Facilities are on a variable rate basis which aligns closely to the weighted-average life of the consumer receivables they finance. Borrowings under these facilities bear interest at (i) a base rate aligned to either the local risk free rate, such as Term SOFR and the Sterling Overnight Index Average ("SONIA") or similar, and (ii) a margin which is set for the term of the availability period. The interest expense incurred on the Company's Warehouse Facilities is included within general and administrative as part of the Company's operating expenses. Interest expense on the Company's Warehouse Facilities was $65.9 million and $16.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company did not have any interest expense on the Company's Warehouse Facilities in 2021. In addition, each Warehouse Facility requires payment of immaterial commitment fees.
The table below summarizes the future scheduled principal payments of amounts drawn on the Company's Warehouse Facilities (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
2024 (i) (ii)
$753,035 
2025154,882 
2026700,000 
Total$1,607,917 

(i) Includes $140.0 million of future scheduled principal payments related to a Warehouse Facility that matured in December 2023. The amount drawn at maturity remained outstanding as of December 31, 2023 as the Company had four months following the termination to repay the facility upon maturity. The amounts were repaid in January 2024.

(ii) Disclosed as warehouse funding facilities, current portion within total current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.

C) Notes

Senior Unsecured Notes due in 2026 and 2031

On May 20, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate principal amount of $2.0 billion senior unsecured notes comprised of $1.0 billion of senior unsecured notes due 2026 ("2026 Senior Notes") and $1.0 billion senior unsecured notes due 2031 ("2031 Senior Notes" and, together with the 2026 Senior Notes, the “Senior Notes”). The 2026 Senior Notes mature on June 1, 2026, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased, and bear interest at a rate of 2.75% payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The 2031 Senior Notes mature on June 1, 2031, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased, and bear interest at a rate of 3.50% payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The Senior Notes are subject to optional redemption provisions. At any time prior to May 1, 2026, in the case of the 2026 Senior Notes, and March 1, 2031, in the case of the 2031 Senior Notes, the Company may redeem the applicable series in whole or part at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed plus an applicable premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to but excluding the redemption date. The applicable premium for any note is the greater of: (i) 1.0% of the principal amount of such note, and (ii) the excess, if any, of (a) the present value at the redemption date of all scheduled payments of interest plus principal on such note (excluding accrued but unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date) computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate as of such redemption date plus 50 basis points, over (b) the principal amount of such note. At any time on or after May 1, 2026, in the case of the 2026 Senior Notes, and March 1, 2031, in the case of the 2031 Senior Notes, the Company may redeem the notes of the applicable series in whole or part at a price of 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to but excluding the redemption date. If the Company experiences a change of control triggering event (as defined in the applicable indenture governing the applicable Senior Notes), the Company must offer to repurchase each series of Senior Notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the applicable notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable repurchase date. In the event of default, the trustee or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the applicable series of outstanding Senior Notes under the applicable indenture may declare all of the notes of the applicable series to be due and immediately payable. If the event of default is the result of specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization, all of the notes of the applicable series will become due without any declaration or action by the trustee or holders. If there is a default in the payment of interest, the Company shall pay the defaulted interest plus, to the extent lawful, interest payable on the defaulted interest at the rate provided in the Senior Notes.
Debt issuance costs related     to the 2026 Senior Notes and 2031 Senior Notes were comprised of discounts and commissions payable to the initial purchasers of $22.5 million and third party offering costs of $5.7 million. Issuance costs are amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method at an effective interest rate of 3.06% and 3.69% for each of the respective terms of the 2026 Senior Notes and 2031 Senior Notes, respectively.

Convertible Notes due in 2026 and 2027

On November 13, 2020, the Company issued an aggregate principal amount of $1.15 billion of convertible senior notes comprised of $575.0 million of convertible senior notes due 2026 ("2026 Convertible Notes") and $575.0 million of convertible senior notes due 2027 ("2027 Convertible Notes"). The 2026 Convertible Notes mature on May 1, 2026, unless earlier converted or repurchased, and bear a zero rate of interest. The 2027 Convertible Notes mature on November 1, 2027, unless earlier converted or repurchased, and bear interest at a rate of 0.25% payable semi-annually on May 1 and November 1 of each year. Both the 2026 Convertible Notes and 2027 Convertible Notes are convertible at an initial conversion rate of 3.3430 shares of the Company's Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $299.13 per share of Class A common stock. Holders may convert their relevant series of notes at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding February 1, 2026 and August 1, 2027 for the 2026 Convertible Notes and 2027 Convertible Notes, respectively, only under the following circumstances: (i) during any calendar quarter, commencing after the calendar quarter ending on March 31, 2021 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (ii) during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the "measurement period") in which the trading price (as defined in the indenture governing the 2026 Convertible Notes and 2027 Convertible Notes) per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Convertible Notes and 2027 Convertible Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day; (iii) if the Company calls any or all of the 2026 Convertible Notes and 2027 Convertible Notes for redemption, such relevant series of notes called for redemption may be converted at any time prior to the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or (iv) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events, including certain distributions, the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture governing the 2026 Convertible Notes and 2027 Convertible Notes) or a transaction resulting in the Company’s Class A common stock converting into other securities or property or assets. In addition, upon occurrence of the specified corporate events prior to the maturity date, the Company would increase the conversion rate for a holder who elects to convert their relevant series of notes in connection with such an event in certain circumstances. On or after February 1, 2026 in the case of the 2026 Convertible Notes, and on or after August 1, 2027 in the case of the 2027 Convertible Notes, up until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, a holder of the relevant series of notes may convert all or any portion of its 2026 Convertible Notes or 2027 Convertible Notes regardless of the foregoing circumstances. Upon conversion, the Company will pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at the Company’s election. On or after November 5, 2023 for the 2026 Convertible Notes, and on or after November 5, 2024 for the 2027 Convertible Notes, the Company may redeem all or a portion of each series of convertible notes for cash at its option, if the last reported sale price of the Company's Class A common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price for the relevant series of notes then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides notice of redemption at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2026 Convertible Notes and 2027 Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
The circumstances to allow the holders to convert their 2026 Convertible Notes and 2027 Convertible Notes were not met during the year ended December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, no principal had converted and the if-converted value did not exceed the outstanding principal amount of either the 2026 Convertible Notes or 2027 Convertible Notes.

Convertible Notes due in 2025

On March 5, 2020, the Company issued an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion of convertible senior notes ("2025 Convertible Notes"). The 2025 Convertible Notes mature on March 1, 2025, unless earlier converted or repurchased, and bear interest at a rate of 0.1250% payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1 of each year. The 2025 Convertible Notes are convertible at an initial conversion rate of 8.2641 shares of the Company's Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2025 Convertible Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $121.01 per share of Class A common stock. Holders may convert their 2025 Convertible Notes at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding December 1, 2024 only under the following circumstances: (i) during any calendar quarter, commencing after the calendar quarter ending on June 30, 2020 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (ii) during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the "measurement period") in which the trading price (as defined in the indenture governing the 2025 Convertible Notes) per $1,000 principal amount of 2025 Convertible Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day; (iii) if the Company calls any or all of the 2025 Convertible Notes for redemption, such 2025 Convertible Notes called for redemption may be converted at any time prior to the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or (iv) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events, including certain distributions, the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture governing the 2025 Convertible Notes) or a transaction resulting in the Company’s Class A common stock converting into other securities or property or assets. In addition, upon occurrence of the specified corporate events prior to the maturity date, the Company would increase the conversion rate for a holder who elects to convert their 2025 Convertible Notes in connection with such an event in certain circumstances. On or after December 1, 2024, up until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, a holder may convert all or any portion of its 2025 Convertible Notes regardless of the foregoing circumstances. Upon conversion, the Company will pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of its Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at the Company’s election. The Company may redeem for cash all or any part of the 2025 Convertible Notes, at its option, on or after March 5, 2023, if the last reported sale price of the Company's Class A common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price for the 2025 Convertible Notes then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides notice of redemption at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. The circumstances to allow the holders to convert their 2025 Convertible Notes were met in the first quarter of 2021 through the first quarter of 2022. The circumstances were not met in the second through fourth quarters of 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, certain holders of the 2025 Convertible Notes converted an immaterial aggregate principal amount of their 2025 Convertible Notes. The Company has settled the conversions through the issuance of an immaterial amount of shares of the Company's Class A common stock. As of December 31, 2023, the if-converted value did not exceed the outstanding principal amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes.

Convertible Notes due in 2023

On May 25, 2018, the Company issued an aggregate principal amount of $862.5 million of convertible senior notes ("2023 Convertible Notes"). As of the maturity date on May 15, 2023, certain holders of the 2023 Convertible Notes had converted an aggregate principal amount of $401.9 million of their 2023 Convertible Notes, none of which was converted during the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company settled the conversions through the issuance of 5.2 million shares of the Company's Class A common stock and paid a total of $461.8 million in cash to settle the remaining unconverted principal balance, and interest, as of May 15, 2023.
The 2023 Convertible Notes, 2025 Convertible Notes, 2026 Convertible Notes, and 2027 Convertible Notes (collectively, the “Convertible Notes”), together with the Senior Notes, are collectively referred to as the “Notes.”

The following table summarizes the Company's Notes as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
Principal OutstandingUnamortized Debt Issuance CostsNet Carrying Value
2031 Senior Notes$1,000,000 $(10,433)$989,567 
2026 Senior Notes1,000,000 (6,792)993,208 
2027 Convertible Notes575,000 (5,135)569,865 
2026 Convertible Notes575,000 (3,986)571,014 
2025 Convertible Notes1,000,000 (3,563)996,437 
Total$4,150,000 $(29,909)$4,120,091 

The following table summarizes the Company's Notes as of December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Principal OutstandingUnamortized Debt Issuance CostsNet Carrying Value
2031 Senior Notes$1,000,000 $(11,829)$988,171 
2026 Senior Notes1,000,000 (9,586)990,414 
2027 Convertible Notes575,000 (6,465)568,535 
2026 Convertible Notes575,000 (5,685)569,315 
2025 Convertible Notes1,000,000 (6,606)993,394 
2023 Convertible Notes (i)
460,630 (274)460,356 
Total$4,610,630 $(40,445)$4,570,185 

(i) Net carrying value disclosed as current portion of long-term debt within total current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.    

The Company recognized interest expense on the Notes as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Contractual interest expense$65,566 $66,910 $44,141 
Amortization of debt issuance costs
10,538 10,979 9,823 
Total$76,104 $77,889 $53,964 
Convertible Note Hedge and Warrant Transactions

In connection with the offering of the 2027 Convertible Notes, the Company entered into convertible note hedge transactions ("2027 Convertible Note Hedges") with certain financial institution counterparties ("2027 Note Hedge Counterparties") whereby the Company has the option to purchase a total of approximately 1.9 million shares of its Class A common stock at a price of approximately $299.13 per share. The total cost of the 2027 convertible note hedge transactions was $104.3 million. In addition, the Company sold warrants ("2027 Warrants") to the 2027 Note Hedge Counterparties whereby the 2027 Note Hedge Counterparties have the option to purchase a total of 1.9 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a price of approximately $414.18 per share for the 2027 Warrants. The Company received $68.0 million in cash proceeds from the sale of the 2027 Warrants. Taken together, the purchase of the 2027 Convertible Note Hedges and sale of the 2027 Warrants are intended to reduce dilution from the conversion of the 2027 Convertible Notes and/or offset any cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of the converted 2027 Convertible Notes, as the case may be, and to effectively increase the overall conversion price from approximately $299.13 per share to approximately $414.18 per share for the 2027 Warrants. As these instruments are considered indexed to the Company's own stock and are considered equity classified, the 2027 Convertible Note Hedges and 2027 Warrants are recorded in stockholders’ equity, are not accounted for as derivatives, and are not remeasured each reporting period. The net costs incurred in connection with the 2027 Convertible Note Hedges and 2027 warrant transactions were recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital on the consolidated balance sheets.

In connection with the offering of the 2026 Convertible Notes, the Company entered into convertible note hedge transactions ("2026 Convertible Note Hedges") with certain financial institution counterparties ("2026 Note Hedge Counterparties") whereby the Company has the option to purchase a total of approximately 1.9 million shares of its Class A common stock at a price of approximately $299.13 per share. The total cost of the 2026 Convertible Note Hedges was $84.6 million. In addition, the Company sold warrants ("2026 Warrants") to the 2026 Note Hedge Counterparties whereby the 2026 Note Hedge Counterparties have the option to purchase a total of 1.9 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a price of approximately $368.16 per share for the 2026 Warrants. The Company received $64.6 million in cash proceeds from the sale of the 2026 Warrants. Taken together, the purchase of the 2026 Convertible Note Hedges and sale of the 2026 Warrants are intended to reduce dilution from the conversion of the 2026 Convertible Notes and/or offset any cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of the converted 2026 Convertible Notes, as the case may be, and to effectively increase the overall conversion price from approximately $299.13 per share to approximately $368.16 per share for the 2026 Warrants. As these instruments are considered indexed to the Company's own stock and are considered equity classified, the 2026 Convertible Note Hedges and 2026 Warrants are recorded in stockholders’ equity, are not accounted for as derivatives, and are not remeasured each reporting period. The net costs incurred in connection with the 2026 Convertible Note Hedges and 2026 Warrants were recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital on the consolidated balance sheets.

In connection with the offering of the 2025 Convertible Notes, the Company entered into convertible note hedge transactions ("2025 Convertible Note Hedges") with certain financial institution counterparties ("2025 Note Hedge Counterparties") whereby the Company has the option to purchase a total of approximately 8.3 million shares of its Class A common stock at a price of approximately $121.01 per share. The total cost of the 2025 Convertible Note Hedges was $149.2 million. In addition, the Company sold warrants ("2025 Warrants") to the 2025 Note Hedge Counterparties whereby the 2025 Note Hedge Counterparties have the option to purchase a total of 8.26 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a price of approximately $161.34 per share. The Company received $99.5 million in cash proceeds from the sale of the 2025 Warrants. Taken together, the purchase of the 2025 Convertible Note Hedges and sale of the 2025 Warrants are intended to reduce dilution from the conversion of the 2025 Convertible Notes and/or offset any cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of the converted 2025 Convertible Notes, as the case may be, and to effectively increase the overall conversion price from approximately $121.01 per share to approximately $161.34 per share. As these instruments are considered indexed to the Company's own stock and are considered equity classified, the 2025 Convertible Note Hedges and 2025 Warrants are recorded in stockholders’ equity, are not accounted for as derivatives, and are not remeasured each reporting period. The net costs incurred in connection with the 2025 Convertible Note Hedges and 2025 Warrants were recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital on the consolidated balance sheets.
In connection with the offering of the 2023 Convertible Notes, the Company entered into convertible note hedge transactions ("2023 Convertible Note Hedges"), resulting in the receipt of 3.0 million shares of the Company's Class A common stock from certain financial institution counterparties and, as of December 31, 2023, the Convertible Note Hedges were completely settled and no longer outstanding. In addition, the warrants entered into in connection with the issuance of the 2023 Convertible Notes expired evenly over a 60 trading day period starting on August 15, 2023 and ending on November 7, 2023. None of the warrants were exercised over the trading day period.
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INCOME TAXES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES
The domestic and foreign components of income (loss) before income taxes were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Domestic$(30,304)$(347,968)$417,356 
Foreign1,161 (217,349)(259,894)
Income (loss) before income taxes$(29,143)$(565,317)$157,462 

The components of the provision for income taxes were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Current:
Federal$12,003 $14,352 $201 
State14,351 17,504 3,186 
Foreign51,506 25,425 5,684 
Total current provision for income taxes77,860 57,281 9,071 
Deferred:
Federal(58,532)(59,909)(1,463)
State(25,072)(7,677)(524)
Foreign(2,275)(2,007)(8,448)
Total deferred benefit for income taxes(85,879)(69,593)(10,435)
Total benefit for income taxes$(8,019)$(12,312)$(1,364)

The following is a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the Company's effective tax rate:
December 31,
202320222021
Tax at federal statutory rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State taxes, net of federal benefit45.9 (1.1)0.6 
Foreign rate differential(175.6)(2.0)10.4 
Other non-deductible expenses(21.7)(1.2)4.4 
Credits292.9 27.0 (83.9)
Other items(2.2)0.6 1.6 
Change in valuation allowance11.2 (46.7)290.4 
Share-based compensation (16.1)7.5 (275.0)
Change in uncertain tax positions(27.4)(1.5)5.0 
Income/loss inclusions of U.S. foreign subsidiaries(216.5)2.1 0.9 
Non-deductible executive compensation(9.2)(0.3)5.9 
Non-deductible acquisition related costs(15.0)(3.0)5.9 
Foreign exchange gain/loss174.1 (0.2)— 
Impairment loss(60.8)— 0.1 
Return to provision adjustments26.9 — — 
Intercompany transactions— — 3.8 
Cancellation of debt income— — 8.0 
Total27.5 %2.2 %(0.9)%
    
The tax effects of temporary differences and related deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
20232022
Deferred tax assets:
Capitalized costs & research and development capitalization$552,731 $474,766 
Accrued expenses173,556 129,695 
Net operating loss carryforwards935,289 1,172,880 
Tax credit carryforwards529,314 501,185 
Share-based compensation45,153 72,128 
Other61,489 6,199 
Operating lease liability85,154 109,176 
Cryptocurrency investment— 30,273 
Deferred consideration6,943 11,665 
Convertible notes33,952 52,915 
Safeguarding liability related to bitcoin held for other parties257,503 110,150 
Total deferred tax assets2,681,084 2,671,032 
Valuation allowance(2,001,438)(2,100,383)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance679,646 570,649 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, equipment and intangible assets(332,512)(452,658)
Unrealized gain on investments(25,618)(29,554)
Operating lease right-of-use asset(60,600)(96,894)
Safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties(257,503)(110,150)
Cryptocurrency investment(29,711)— 
Total deferred tax liabilities(705,944)(689,256)
Net deferred tax liabilities$(26,298)$(118,607)

On October 31, 2023, the Company completed certain internal restructuring steps resulting in certain U.S. domiciled Afterpay entities (collectively "Afterpay U.S.") integrating into the Block, Inc. U.S. federal consolidated filing group (the "Company's U.S. consolidated group"). The intention of the integration is to improve U.S. tax compliance efficiencies and optimize funding opportunities for Afterpay U.S. The Company recognized a one-time tax benefit of $29.1 million in the year related to the internal restructuring. The integration may result in a change to the taxes owed by the Company's U.S. consolidated group in future years. This will be dependent on the income or loss generated by Afterpay U.S. or if certain conditions are met that enables the utilization of the carried over tax attributes of Afterpay U.S., which have utilization restrictions within the U.S. consolidated group post-integration.

Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income, the timing and amount of which are uncertain. The Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are primarily related to U.S. operations. In 2023, the Company's U.S. consolidated group generated a current tax provision resulting from the requirement to capitalize research and development expenses under Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") Section 174 and a decline in stock-based compensation deductions. The Company's U.S. consolidated group has significant deferred tax assets in the form of net operating loss carryovers, tax credit carryovers, capitalized costs resulting from the IRC Section 174 capitalization requirement, and other tax deductible temporary differences. Due to the history of tax losses generated by the Company's U.S. consolidated group, the Company believes it is not more likely than not that the deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2023 will be realized. Accordingly, the Company retained a full valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets of the Company's U.S. consolidated group.
The Company also has a history of tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions, which it believes are not more likely than not to be realized as of December 31, 2023. Accordingly, the Company retained a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets in these jurisdictions. The amount of deferred tax assets considered realizable in future periods may change as management continues to reassess the underlying factors it uses in estimating future taxable income. The valuation allowance decreased by approximately $98.9 million and increased by $213.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $2.4 billion of federal, $4.6 billion of state, and $1.6 billion of foreign net operating loss carryforwards. The remaining carryforward amounts have no expiration date. The state operating losses will begin to expire in 2025 and the foreign net operating loss carryforwards will begin to expire in 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $377.6 million of federal, $264.7 million of state, and $57.5 million of foreign research credit carryforwards. The remaining federal research credit carryforwards will begin to expire in 2038. The state and foreign credit carryforwards have no expiration date.
Utilization of the net operating loss carryforwards and credits may be subject to annual limitations due to the ownership change limitations provided by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and similar state provisions. The annual limitations may result in the expiration of net operating losses and credits before they are able to be utilized. The Company does not expect any previous ownership changes, as defined under Section 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code, to result in an ultimate limitation that will materially reduce the total amount of net operating loss carryforwards and credits that can be utilized.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $465.1 million, of which $80.2 million would impact the annual effective tax rate if recognized and the remainder of which would result in a corresponding adjustment to the valuation allowance.
The change in the balance of unrecognized tax benefit was as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning of the period$506,512 $448,392 $295,182 
Gross increases and decreases related to prior period tax positions(7,348)5,431 6,552 
Gross increases and decreases related to current period tax positions(30,063)30,988 124,238 
Reductions related to lapse of statute of limitations(3,998)(2,950)— 
Gross increases related to acquisitions— 24,651 22,420 
Unrecognized tax benefit, end of the period$465,103 $506,512 $448,392 

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters as a component of income tax expense. The Company had total accrued interest and penalties of $22.1 million, $9.1 million, and $7.8 million related to uncertain tax positions for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. It is reasonably possible that over the next 12-month period the Company may experience a decrease in its unrecognized tax benefits as a result of tax examinations or lapses of statute of limitations. The estimated decrease in unrecognized tax benefits may range up to $17.6 million.
The Company is subject to taxation in the United States and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is currently under examination in California for tax years 2013, 2014, and 2016 and in Texas for tax years 2015 to 2019. The Company’s various tax years starting with 2009 to 2022 remain open in various taxing jurisdictions.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company has not provided deferred U.S. income taxes or foreign withholding taxes on temporary differences resulting from earnings for certain non-U.S. subsidiaries, which are permanently reinvested outside the U.S. Cumulative undistributed earnings for these non-U.S. subsidiaries as of December 31, 2023 are $113.2 million.
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock

The Company has two classes of authorized common stock outstanding: Class A common stock and Class B common stock. Class A common stock and Class B common stock are referred to as "common stock" throughout these Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, unless otherwise noted. Holders of the Company's Class A common stock and Class B common stock are entitled to dividends when, as and if, declared by the Company's board of directors, subject to the rights of the holders of all classes of stock outstanding having priority rights to dividends. As of December 31, 2023, the Company did not declare any dividends. Holders of shares of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share, while holders of shares of Class B common stock are entitled to ten votes per share. Shares of the Company's Class B common stock are convertible into an equivalent number of shares of its Class A common stock and generally convert into shares of its Class A common stock upon transfer. The holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock have no preemptive or other subscription rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions with respect to such shares.

Warrants

In conjunction with the 2023 Convertible Notes offering, the Company sold the 2023 Warrants whereby the counterparties have the option to purchase a total of approximately 11.1 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a price of $109.26 per share. The 2023 Warrants expired evenly over a 60 trading day period starting on August 15, 2023 and ending on November 7, 2023. None of the warrants were exercised as of December 31, 2023.

In conjunction with the 2025 Convertible Notes offering, the Company sold the 2025 Warrants whereby the counterparties have the option to purchase a total of approximately 8.3 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a price of $161.34 per share. The 2025 Warrants expire evenly over a 60 trading day period starting on June 1, 2025. None of the warrants were exercised as of December 31, 2023.

In conjunction with the 2026 Convertible Notes offering, the Company sold the 2026 Warrants whereby the counterparties have the option to purchase a total of approximately 1.9 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a price of $368.16 per share. The 2026 Warrants expire evenly over a 60 trading day period starting on August 1, 2026. None of the warrants were exercised as of December 31, 2023.

In conjunction with the 2027 Convertible Notes offering, the Company sold the 2027 Warrants whereby the counterparties have the option to purchase a total of approximately 1.9 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a price of $414.18 per share. The 2027 Warrants expire evenly over a 60 trading day period starting on February 1, 2028. None of the warrants were exercised as of December 31, 2023.

Conversion of Convertible Notes and Exercise of Convertible Note Hedges

In connection with the conversion of the 2023 Convertible Notes, the Company has issued an aggregate 5.2 million shares of Class A common stock as of December 31, 2023, of which no shares were issued in in the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company also exercised a pro-rata portion of the 2023 Convertible Note Hedges and received 3.0 million shares of Class A common stock from the 2023 Note Hedge Counterparties to offset the shares issued as of December 31, 2023. No shares were received in the year ended December 31, 2023.
Share Repurchase Program

In October 2023, the board of directors of the Company authorized the repurchase of up to $1 billion of the Company’s Class A common stock. Repurchases may be made from time to time through open market purchases or through privately negotiated transactions subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other relevant factors. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of its Class A common stock and may be suspended at any time at the Company’s discretion. The timing and number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including the stock price, business and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, alternative investment opportunities, acquisition opportunities, and other factors.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, we repurchased 2.5 million shares of our Class A common stock for an aggregate amount of $156.8 million. As of December 31, 2023, $843.2 million remained available and authorized for repurchases.

Stock Plans

The Company maintains two share-based employee compensation plans: the 2009 Stock Plan ("2009 Plan") and the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan ("2015 Plan"). The 2015 Plan serves as the successor to the 2009 Plan. The 2015 Plan became effective as of November 17, 2015. Outstanding awards under the 2009 Plan continue to be subject to the terms and conditions of the 2009 Plan. Since November 17, 2015, no additional awards have been nor will be granted in the future under the 2009 Plan. As of December 31, 2023, the total number of shares subject to stock options, RSAs, and RSUs outstanding under the 2009 Plan was 2 million shares.

Under the 2015 Plan, shares of the Company's Class A common stock are reserved for the issuance of incentive and nonstatutory stock options ("ISOs" and "NSOs", respectively), restricted stock awards ("RSAs"), restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance shares, and stock bonuses to qualified employees, directors, and consultants. The awards must be granted at a price per share not less than the fair market value at the date of grant. Initially, 30 million shares were reserved under the 2015 Plan and any shares subject to options or other similar awards granted under the 2009 Plan that expire, are forfeited, are repurchased by the Company or otherwise terminate unexercised will become available under the 2015 Plan. The number of shares available for issuance under the 2015 Plan has been and will be increased on the first day of each fiscal year, in an amount equal to the least of (i) 40 million shares, (ii) 5% of the outstanding shares on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year, or (iii) such number of shares determined by the administrator of the Plan. The administrator consists of the Board of Directors who then delegates the responsibilities to the Compensation Committee. As of December 31, 2023, the total number of shares subject to stock options, RSAs, and RSUs outstanding under the 2015 Plan was 43 million shares, and 121 million shares were available for future issuance.
A summary of stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2023 is as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data):
Number of Stock Options OutstandingWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(in years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding, beginning of the period6,739 $40.37 4.02$224,484 
Granted682 65.16 
Exercised(2,065)21.38 
Forfeited(311)95.32 
Expired(54)91.69 
Outstanding, end of the period4,991 $47.64 3.80$195,760 
Exercisable, end of the period4,250 $40.26 2.94$189,357 

Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the Company’s estimated fair value of its common stock and the exercise price of outstanding, in-the-money options. Aggregate intrinsic value for stock options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 was $96.1 million, $211.0 million, and $1.1 billion, respectively.

The total weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted was $39.13, $73.31, and $131.57 per share for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

Restricted Stock Activity

Activity related to RSAs and RSUs during the year ended December 31, 2023 is set forth below:
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Unvested, beginning of the period28,300 $97.89 
Granted30,233 61.03 
Vested(14,211)86.84 
Forfeited(4,223)90.82 
Unvested, end of the period40,099 $74.76 

As of December 31, 2023, all remaining RSAs were vested and there were no RSAs outstanding.

The total fair value of shares vested was $873.0 million, $724.2 million, and $1.6 billion in the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

On November 17, 2015, the Company’s 2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") became effective. The ESPP allows eligible employees to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount through payroll deductions of up to 25%, subject to any plan limitations. The ESPP provides for 12-month offering periods. The offering periods are scheduled to start on the first trading day on or after May 15 and November 15 of each year. Each offering period includes two purchase periods, which begin on the first trading day on or after November 15 and May 15, and ending on the last trading day on or before May 15 and November 15, respectively. Employees are able to purchase shares at 85% of the lower of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the first trading day of the offering period or the last trading day of the purchase period. The number of shares available for sale under the ESPP will be increased annually on the first day of each fiscal year, equal to the least of (i) 8.4 million shares, (ii) 1% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock as of the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year, or (iii) such other amount as determined by the administrator. As of December 31, 2023, 9 million shares had been purchased under the ESPP and 30 million shares were available for future issuance under the ESPP.

Share-Based Compensation

The fair values of stock options granted were estimated using the following weighted-average assumptions:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Dividend yield— %— %— %
Risk-free interest rate3.48 %3.08 %1.08 %
Expected volatility62.32 %59.2 %54.91 %
Expected term (years)6.026.026.02

The following table summarizes the effects of share-based compensation on the consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Cost of revenue$601 $494 $410 
Product development902,130 701,715 446,596 
Sales and marketing130,665 105,231 57,070 
General and administrative242,701 261,849 103,966 
     Total$1,276,097 $1,069,289 $608,042 

The Company recorded tax benefits related to stock-based compensation expense of $228.2 million, $218.9 million and $10.5 million, during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

The Company recorded $63.3 million, $61.4 million, and $34.9 million of share-based compensation expense related to the Company's 2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The total share-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 includes a $66.3 million one-time charge related to the acceleration of various share-based arrangements associated with the acquisition of Afterpay.
    
The Company capitalized $30.9 million, $20.7 million, and $15.1 million of share-based compensation expense related to capitalized software during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
    
As of December 31, 2023, there was $2.9 billion of total unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards that are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of three years.
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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
NET INCOME PER SHARE NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding adjusted for the dilutive effect of all potential shares of common stock. In periods when the Company reported a net loss, diluted net loss per share is the same as basic net loss per share because the effects of potentially dilutive items were anti-dilutive.

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share data):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Numerator:
Net income (loss)$(21,124)$(553,005)$158,826 
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(30,896)(12,258)(7,458)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$9,772 $(540,747)$166,284 
Denominator:
Basic shares:
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net income (loss) per share608,856 578,949 458,432 
Diluted shares:
Stock options, restricted stock, and employee stock purchase plan5,168 — 17,849 
Convertible notes— — 408 
Common stock warrants— — 25,090 
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net income (loss) per share614,024578,949501,779
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic$0.02 $(0.93)$0.36 
Diluted$0.02 $(0.93)$0.33 

The following potential common shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Stock options, restricted stock, and employee stock purchase plan40,431 32,185 7,680 
Convertible notes14,297 18,029 23,947 
Common stock warrants20,243 33,699 17,271 
     Total anti-dilutive securities74,971 83,913 48,898 
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In July 2019, the Company entered into a lease agreement for office space in St. Louis, Missouri, from an affiliate of one of the Company’s co-founders and current member of its board of directors, Mr. Jim McKelvey, for a term of 15.5 years with options to extend the lease term for two five-year terms. The lease possession date varied by floor, beginning in May 2020. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had recorded right-of-use assets of $10.4 million and associated lease liabilities of $16.3 million related to this lease arrangement.
Under the lease agreement, the Company also has an option to terminate the lease for up to 50% of the leased space any time between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2026, as well as an option to terminate the lease for the entire property on January 1, 2034. Termination penalties specified in the lease agreement will apply if the Company exercises any of the options to terminate the lease. On January 2, 2023, the Company notified the lessor of its intention to exercise the early termination option with respect to approximately 48% of the leased space, effective December 31, 2023. As a result, the Company paid a termination penalty of approximately $5.2 million to exercise the option.
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating and Finance Leases

The Company’s operating leases are primarily comprised of office facilities. The Company's leases have remaining lease terms of one year to 13 years, some of which include options to extend up to five year terms, or include options to terminate the leases with advanced notice. None of the options to extend the leases have been included in the measurement of the right-of-use asset or the associated lease liability. There were no finance lease obligations as of December 31, 2023.

The components of lease costs for the year ended December 31, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Fixed operating lease costs$77,659 $93,365 
Variable operating lease costs22,555 27,065 
Short-term lease costs3,332 4,332 
Sublease income(11,933)(15,965)
Total lease costs$91,613 $108,797 

Other information related to operating leases was as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Weighted-average remaining lease term7.0 years7.7 years
Weighted-average discount rate3.62 %3.55 %
Cash flows related to leases were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Payments for operating lease liabilities$(93,890)$(92,730)
Supplemental cash flow data:
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$7,106 $39,324 

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases (with initial lease terms in excess of one year) as of December 31, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
2024$65,279 
202559,151 
202649,352 
202745,389 
202845,631 
Thereafter128,729 
Total$393,531 
Less: Amount representing interest48,177 
Less: Lease incentives and transfer to held for sale1,996 
Total$343,358 

The Company recognized total rental expenses for operating leases of $75.8 million, $93.6 million, and $80.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

Purchase Commitments

During the year ended December 31, 2022, we entered into non-cancelable purchase obligations related to cloud computing infrastructure. The commitment amounts in the table below are associated with contracts that are enforceable and legally binding and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum services to be used, and the approximate timing of the actions under the contracts.

As of December 31, 2023, the future minimum payments under the purchase commitments were as follows (in thousands):
Payments Due By Period
2024$300,554 
2025316,425 
2026263,300 
2027315,100 
Total$1,195,379 

Litigation and Regulatory Matters

The Company is currently subject to, and may in the future be involved in, various litigation matters, legal claims, investigations, and regulatory proceedings.
The Company received Civil Investigative Demands (“CIDs”) from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), as well as subpoenas from Attorneys General from multiple states, seeking the production of information related to, among other things, Cash App’s handling of customer complaints and disputes. In December 2023, the CFPB notified the Company, pursuant to the CFPB’s discretionary Notice and Opportunity to Respond and Advise (“NORA”) process, that the CFPB’s Office of Enforcement is considering recommending that the CFPB take legal action against the Company related to the topics addressed in its CIDs. The purpose of a NORA is to provide a party being investigated an opportunity to present its position to the CFPB before an enforcement action may be recommended or commenced. The Company is unable to predict the likely outcome of this matter and cannot provide any assurance that the CFPB will not ultimately take legal action against the Company or that the outcome of any such action, if brought, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company is cooperating with the CFPB and the state Attorneys General in connection with these inquiries.

The Company has accrued a liability for an estimated amount in connection with these CIDs in accordance with ASC 450-20, Contingencies: Loss Contingencies. The accrued amount was not material as of December 31, 2023. Given the status of these matters, it is not possible to reliably determine the range of potential liability in excess of the accrued amounts that could result from these investigations. The Company regularly assesses the likelihood of adverse outcomes resulting from litigation and regulatory proceedings and adjusts the financial statements based on such assessments. The eventual outcome of these matters may differ materially from the estimates the Company has currently accrued in the financial statements.

In addition, the Company is subject to various legal matters, investigations, subpoenas, inquiries or audits, claims, lawsuits and disputes, including with regulatory bodies and governmental agencies. For example, the Company received inquiries from the SEC and Department of Justice shortly after the publication of a short seller report in March 2023. The Company believes the inquiries primarily relate to the allegations raised in the short seller report. The Company cannot at this time fairly estimate a reasonable range of exposure, if any, of the potential liability, if any, with respect to any of these matters. Although the Company may be subject to an adverse decision or settlement, it does not believe that the final disposition of any of these other matters will have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position, or liquidity. However, the Company cannot give any assurance regarding the ultimate outcome of any of these matters, and their resolution could be material to the Company's operating results.

Other Contingencies

The Company is under examination, or may be subject to examination, by several tax authorities. These examinations may lead to proposed adjustments to the Company's taxes or net operating losses with respect to years under examination, as well as subsequent periods. The Company regularly assesses the likelihood of adverse outcomes resulting from tax examinations to determine the adequacy of the Company's provision for direct and indirect taxes. The Company continues to monitor the progress of ongoing discussions with tax authorities and the effect, if any, on the Company's provision for direct and indirect taxes.

Management believes that an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that may result from tax examinations. However, the outcome of tax audits cannot be predicted with certainty. If any issues addressed in the Company's tax audits are resolved in a manner not consistent with the Company’s expectations, the Company could be required to adjust the Company's provision for direct and indirect taxes in the period such resolution occurs.
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SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
The Company reports its segments to reflect the manner in which the Company's chief operating decision maker ("CODM") reviews and assesses performance. Accordingly, the Company has two reportable segments, Square and Cash App. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company reorganized its business structure and moved the business activities, management, and the financial results of the Company's BNPL platform fully into Cash App. Accordingly, the segment results below include the financial results of the BNPL platform solely within the Cash App segment. Products and services that are not assigned to a specific reportable segment, including but not limited to TIDAL and other emerging ecosystems, are aggregated and presented within a general corporate and other category. Square and Cash App are defined as follows:

Cash App includes the financial tools available to individuals within the mobile Cash App, including peer-to-peer payments, bitcoin and stock investments. Cash App also includes Cash App Card which is linked to customer stored balances that customers can use to pay for purchases or withdraw funds from an ATM. Cash App also includes the BNPL platform.

Square includes managed payment services, software solutions, hardware, and financial services offered to sellers, excluding those that involve Cash App.
The primary financial measures used by the CODM to evaluate performance and allocate resources are revenue and gross profit. The CODM does not evaluate performance or allocate resources based on segment asset data, and therefore such information is not included. The following tables present information on the reportable segments revenue and segment gross profit (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Cash AppSquare
Corporate and Other (i)
Total
Revenue:
Transaction-based revenue$498,176 $5,817,125 $— $6,315,301 
Subscription and services-based revenue4,685,208 1,059,081 200,553 5,944,842 
Hardware revenue— 157,178 — 157,178 
Bitcoin revenue9,498,302 — — 9,498,302 
Segment revenue
14,681,686 7,033,384 200,553 21,915,623 
Segment gross profit (ii)
$4,323,463 $3,128,654 $52,769 $7,504,886 

Year Ended December 31, 2022
Cash AppSquare
Corporate and Other (i)
Total
Revenue:
Transaction-based revenue$466,171 $5,235,369 $— $5,701,540 
Subscription and services-based revenue3,452,777 894,350 205,646 4,552,773 
Hardware revenue— 164,418 — 164,418 
Bitcoin revenue7,112,856 — — 7,112,856 
Segment revenue11,031,804 6,294,137 205,646 17,531,587 
Segment gross profit (ii)
$3,245,044 $2,706,901 $39,947 $5,991,892 

Year Ended December 31, 2021
Cash AppSquare
Corporate and Other (i)
Total
Revenue:
Transaction-based revenue$409,844 $4,383,302 $— $4,793,146 
Subscription and services-based revenue1,893,008 664,367 152,356 2,709,731 
Hardware revenue— 145,679 — 145,679 
Bitcoin revenue10,012,647 — — 10,012,647 
Segment revenue12,315,499 5,193,348 152,356 17,661,203 
Segment gross profit (ii)
$2,070,847 $2,316,671 $32,305 $4,419,823 

(i) Corporate and other represents results related to products and services that are not assigned to a specific reportable segment, and intersegment eliminations.

(ii) Segment gross profit for Cash App for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 included $56.1 million, $53.9 million, and $10.5 million of amortization of acquired technology assets expense, respectively. Segment gross profit for Square for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 included $10.6 million, $10.5 million, and $8.3 million of amortization of acquired technology assets expense, respectively. Amortization of acquired technology assets expense included in Corporate and Other was immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021.
The following table provides a reconciliation of total segment gross profit to the Company’s income (loss) before applicable income taxes (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Total segment gross profit$7,504,886 $5,991,892 $4,419,823 
Less: Product development2,720,819 2,135,612 1,383,841 
Less: Sales and marketing2,019,009 2,057,951 1,617,189 
Less: General and administrative2,209,190 1,686,849 982,817 
Less: Transaction, loan, and consumer receivable losses660,663 550,683 187,991 
Less: Bitcoin impairment losses— 46,571 71,126 
Less: Amortization of customer and other intangible assets    174,044 138,758 15,747 
Less: Interest expense (income), net(47,221)36,228 33,124 
Less: Other income, net(202,475)(95,443)(29,474)
     Income (loss) before applicable income taxes$(29,143)$(565,317)$157,462 

Revenue

Revenue by geography is based on the addresses of the sellers or customers. The following table details revenue by geographic area (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
United States$20,416,462 $16,314,769 $17,077,532 
International1,499,161 1,216,818 583,671 
Total$21,915,623 $17,531,587 $17,661,203 

No individual country from the international markets contributed more than 10% of total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021.

Long-Lived Assets

The following table details long-lived assets by geographic area (in thousands):
December 31,
20232022
United States$7,570,973 $8,023,535 
Australia4,761,535 4,801,434 
International1,889,490 1,858,300 
Total$14,221,998 $14,683,269 

Assets by reportable segment were not included, as this information is not reviewed by the CODM to make operating decisions or allocate resources, and is reviewed on a consolidated basis.
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
The supplemental disclosures of cash flow information consist of the following (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Supplemental Cash Flow Data:
Cash paid for interest$130,009 $84,876 $40,446 
Cash paid for income taxes81,376 39,045 10,041 
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations7,106 39,324 63,290 
Purchases of property and equipment in accounts payable and accrued expenses3,921 5,212 15,071 
Deferred purchase consideration related to business combinations2,550 14,377 50,079 
Fair value of common stock issued related to business combinations(6,658)(13,827,929)(28,735)
Fair value of common stock issued to settle the conversion of convertible notes— (2,523)(1,258,562)
Fair value of shares received to settle convertible note hedges— 133,144 1,800,933 
Fair value of common stock issued in connection with the exercise of common stock warrants— (806,446)— 
Bitcoin lent to third-party borrowers— 5,934 (6,084)
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net Income (Loss) $ 9,772 $ (540,747) $ 166,284
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Brian Grassadonia [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement  
On November 29, 2023, Brian Grassadonia, our Chief Executive Officer, Cash App, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement providing for the sale from time to time of an aggregate of up to 652,282 shares of our Class A common stock, which includes the exercise of up to 412,122 options and the corresponding sale of enough of the resulting 412,122 shares of Class A common stock required to cover the exercise price, withholding taxes, commissions and fees related to exercising the aforementioned options. The trading arrangement is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense in Rule 10b5-1(c). The duration of the trading arrangement is until March 30, 2025, or earlier if all transactions under the trading arrangement are completed.
Name Brian Grassadonia  
Title Chief Executive Officer, Cash App  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date November 29, 2023  
Arrangement Duration 487 days  
Brian Grassadonia Trading Arrangement, Sale Of Class A Common Stock [Member] | Brian Grassadonia [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Aggregate Available 652,282 652,282
Brian Grassadonia Trading Arrangement, Exercise Of Options [Member] | Brian Grassadonia [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Aggregate Available 412,122 412,122
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Block and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Minority interests are recorded as a noncontrolling interest, which is reported as a component of stockholders' equity on the consolidated balance sheets.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses, as well as related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from the Company’s estimates. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, the Company’s financial condition or operating results will be materially affected. The Company bases its estimates on current and past experience, to the extent that historical experience is predictive of future performance and other assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The Company evaluates these estimates on an ongoing basis.

Estimates, judgments, and assumptions in these consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, those related to accrued transaction losses, contingencies, including outcomes from claims and disputes, valuation of loans held for sale and investment, valuation of goodwill and acquired intangible assets, determination of goodwill impairment charges, determination of allowance for loan loss reserves for loans held for investment, determination of allowance for credit losses for consumer receivables, pre-acquisition contingencies associated with business combinations, allocation of acquired goodwill to reporting units, income and other taxes, operating and financing lease right-of-use assets and related liabilities, and share-based compensation.
The Company's estimates of valuation of loans held for sale and investment, allowance for credit losses associated with consumer receivables and loans held for investment, and accrued transaction losses are based on historical experience, adjusted for market data relevant to the current economic environment. The Company will continue to update its estimates as developments occur and additional information is obtained. Refer to Note 5, Fair Value Measurements for further details on amortized cost and fair value of the loans; Note 6, Consumer Receivables, net for further details on consumer receivables; and Note 12, Other Consolidated Balance Sheet Components (Current) for further details on transaction losses.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration of Credit Risk

For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, the Company had no customer that accounted for greater than 10% of total net revenue.

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had two third-party payment processors that represented approximately 46% and 35% of settlements receivable. As of December 31, 2022, the company had two third-party payment processors that represented approximately 54% and 31% of settlements receivable. In both years, all other third-party processors were insignificant.

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, marketable debt securities, settlements receivable, customer funds, consumer receivables, loans held for sale, and loans held for investment. To mitigate the risk of concentration associated with cash and cash equivalents, as well as restricted cash, funds are held with creditworthy institutions and, at certain times, temporarily swept into insured programs overnight to reduce single firm concentration risk. Amounts on deposit may exceed federal deposit insurance limits. The associated risk of concentration for marketable debt securities is mitigated by holding a diversified portfolio of highly rated investments. Settlements receivable are amounts due from well-established payment processing companies and normally take one or two business days to settle which mitigates the associated risk of concentration. The associated risk of concentration for loans and consumer receivables is partially mitigated by credit evaluations that are performed prior to facilitating the offering of loans and receivables and ongoing performance monitoring of the Company’s loan customers.
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect our accounts and operations and those of our subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest. In accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”), there are two models for determining whether a subsidiary is to be consolidated. Under the voting interest model, we consolidate entities where we are deemed to have a controlling financial interest. We also consolidate any variable interest entity (“VIE”) where we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the party that has the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. As described in Note 15, Indebtedness, we have formed wholly owned "Warehouse Special Purpose Entities ("SPEs"), which qualify as VIEs under ASC 810. We have determined that we are the primary beneficiary of all Warehouse SPEs, which we therefore consolidate. We evaluate our relationships with all the VIEs on an ongoing basis to determine if we continue to be the primary beneficiary. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had $314.7 million and $276.7 million, respectively, in restricted cash related to VIE's. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Revenue Recognition and Cost of Revenue
Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.
Transaction-based Revenue

The Company charges its sellers a transaction fee for managed payments solutions that is generally calculated as a percentage of the total transaction amount processed. The Company selectively offers custom pricing for certain large sellers. The Company collects the transaction amount from the seller's customer's bank, net of acquiring interchange and assessment fees, processing fees, and bank settlement fees paid to third-party payment processors and financial institutions. The Company retains its fees and remits the net amount to the sellers.

The Company acts as the merchant of record for its sellers and works directly with payment card networks and banks so that its sellers do not need to manage the complex systems, rules, and requirements of the payments industry. The Company satisfies its performance obligations and therefore recognizes the transaction fees as revenue upon authorization of a transaction by the seller's customer's bank.

Revenue is recognized net of refunds, which arise from reversals of transactions initiated by sellers.

The transaction fees collected from sellers are recognized as revenue on a gross basis as the Company is the principal in the delivery of the managed payments solutions to the sellers. The Company has concluded it is the principal because as the merchant of record, it controls the services before delivery to the seller, it is primarily responsible for the delivery of the services to its sellers, and it has discretion in setting prices charged to sellers. The Company also has the unilateral ability to accept or reject a transaction based on criteria established by the Company. As the merchant of record, Square is liable for the costs of processing the transactions for its sellers, and records such costs within cost of revenue.

The Company also charges certain Cash App customers making peer-to-peer transactions using business accounts, or funding transactions with a credit card, a transaction fee that is generally calculated as a percentage of the total transaction amount processed. The Company collects the transaction amount from the customer's Cash App account, net of incurring interchange and assessment fees, processing fees, and bank settlement fees paid to third-party payment processors and financial institutions. The Company retains its fees and remits the net amount to the customers.

Subscription and Services-based Revenue

Subscription and services-based revenue is primarily comprised of revenue the Company generates from Cash App Instant Deposit, Cash App Card, interest earned on customer funds, bitcoin withdrawal fees, Square Loans, the Company's BNPL platform, TIDAL, and various other software as a service ("SaaS") products.

Instant Deposit is a functionality within the Cash App and the Company's managed payments solution that enables customers, including individuals and sellers, to instantly deposit funds into their bank accounts for a percentage-based fee of the amounts deposited.

The Cash App Card offers customers the ability to store funds in the Cash App and subsequently use these funds via a Visa prepaid card that is linked to the balance the customer stores in Cash App. The Company charges the customer a per transaction fee when they instantly deposit funds to their bank account or withdraw funds from an ATM. The Company also earns interchange fees when a Cash App Card is used to make a purchase. These transaction and interchange fees are treated as revenue when charged. While the Company is restricted from using the stored funds in the Company's operations, the Company may invest a portion of these funds in short-term marketable debt securities to generate interest income which is reported as revenue. Interest earned on customer funds was $153.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 and was immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

Bitcoin withdrawal is a functionality within the Cash App that enables customers to withdraw bitcoin stored on Cash App to a third party wallet. The Company charges customers a fee for the option of faster withdrawal speeds.
Square Loans facilitates loans to qualified Square sellers through the Company's subsidiary, Square Financial Services, Inc. ("Square Financial Services"), which is an industrial loan company. The loans are either repaid through withholding a percentage of the collections of the seller's receivables processed by the Company ("flex loans") or a specified monthly amount ("term loans"). The Company generally utilizes a pre-qualification process that includes an analysis of the aggregated data of the seller’s business which includes, but is not limited to, the seller’s historical processing volumes, transaction count, chargebacks, growth, and length of time as a Square customer. Generally, the loans have no stated coupon rate but the seller is charged a one-time origination fee based upon their risk rating, which is derived primarily from processing activity. For some of the loans, it is the Company’s intent to sell all of its rights, title, and interest of these loans to third-party investors for an upfront fee when the loans are sold. The Company records the amounts advanced to the customers or the net amounts paid to purchase the loans as cost of the loans. Subsequently, the Company records a gain on sale of the loans to the third-party investors as revenue upon transfer of title. The Company is retained by the third-party investors to service the loans and earns a servicing fee for facilitating the repayment of these receivables through its managed payments solutions. The Company records servicing revenue as servicing is delivered. For the loans which are not immediately sold to third-party investors or for which the Company has the intent and ability to hold through maturity, interest and fees earned are recognized as revenue using the effective interest method.

Cash App Borrow, the Company’s first credit product for consumers, allows customers to access short-term loans for a small fee. The loans are repaid at the end of the loan term and customers may elect to prepay all or a part of the outstanding balance. If the outstanding balance is not paid when due, late fees in the form of interest may be charged. The short-term loans are facilitated through a partnership with an industrial bank. The loans are originated by the bank partner, from whom the Company purchases the loans obtaining all rights, title, and interest. Net amounts paid to the bank are recorded as the cost of the loans purchased, and amounts collected in excess of the carrying value are recognized as revenue over the life of the loans. The loan fee and late fees are recorded within subscription and services-based revenue on the consolidated statement of operations.

Through the BNPL platform, consumers can pay for their purchases over time by splitting their purchase price into generally three or four installments, typically due in two-week increments, without paying fees (if payments are made on time). The Company generally pays the seller the full order value upfront, less taxes, if applicable, and a merchant fee, which consists of fixed and variable rates as contracted with the sellers. The Company also incurs other costs such as fees paid to third-party partners and processing fees to complete the consumer purchase transaction. The Company generally assumes non-repayment risk from the consumers. The Company initially recognizes a consumer receivable equal to net amounts paid to the seller plus any costs incurred to originate the consumer receivable. The Company recognizes the merchant fee less costs incurred to originate the consumer receivables as revenue using the effective interest method. This revenue is included within subscription and services-based revenue on the consolidated statement of operations. The effective interest rate is determined based on estimated future cash receipts over the expected life of the consumer receivable, having consideration for the historical repayment pattern of the consumer receivables on a portfolio basis. For the majority of the Company's BNPL products, consumers are not charged interest or fees, other than late fees which may be charged in certain regions by the Company as an incentive to encourage consumers to pay their outstanding balances as and when they fall due. The Company also offers the ability for consumers to pay for larger transaction sizes over a six- or twelve-month period using a monthly payment option, which includes no late fees and no compounding interest with a cap on total interest owed.

TIDAL primarily generates revenue from subscriptions to its customers, and such subscriptions allow access to the song library, video library, and improved sound quality. Customers can subscribe to services directly from the TIDAL website or through the Apple store. With both offerings, the Company charges customers a monthly fee for those subscription services, which is recognized ratably as revenue as the service is provided.

SaaS represents software products and solutions that provide customers with access to various technologies for a fee which is recognized as revenue ratably as the service is provided. The Company's contracts with customers are generally for a term of one month and renew automatically each month. The Company invoices its customers monthly. The Company considers that it satisfies its performance obligations over time each month as it provides the SaaS services to customers and hence recognizes revenue ratably over the month.
Hardware Revenue
Hardware revenue includes revenue from sales of magstripe readers, contactless and chip readers, Square Stand, Square Register, Square Terminal, and third-party peripherals. Third-party peripherals include cash drawers, receipt printers, scales, and barcode scanners, all of which can be integrated with Square Stand, Square Register, or Square Terminal to provide a comprehensive point-of-sale solution. The Company generates revenue through the sale of hardware through e-commerce and through its retail distribution channels. The Company satisfies its performance obligation upon delivery of hardware to its customers which include end user customers, distributors, and retailers. The Company allows for customer returns which are accounted for as variable consideration. The Company estimates these amounts based on historical experience and reduces revenue recognized. The Company invoices end user customers upon delivery of the products to customers, and payments from such customers are due upon invoicing. Distributors and retailers have payment terms that range from 30 to 90 days after delivery.

Bitcoin Revenue

The Company offers its Cash App customers the ability to purchase bitcoin, a cryptocurrency denominated asset, from the Company. The Company satisfies its performance obligation and records revenue when bitcoin is transferred to the customer's account. The Company purchases bitcoin from private broker dealers or from Cash App customers and applies a marginal fee before selling it to its customers. The amounts received from customers and exchanges are recorded as revenue on a gross basis and the associated bitcoin cost as cost of revenues, as the Company is the principal in the bitcoin sale transaction. The Company has concluded it is the principal because it controls the bitcoin before delivery to the customers, it is primarily responsible for the delivery of the bitcoin to the customers, it is exposed to risks arising from fluctuations of the market price of bitcoin before delivery to customers, and has discretion in setting prices charged to customers.

Cost of Revenue

Transaction-based Costs

Transaction-based costs consist primarily of interchange and assessment fees, processing fees and bank settlement fees paid to third-party payment processors and financial institutions.

Subscription and Services-based Costs

Subscriptions and services-based costs consist primarily of processing and partnership fees related to Cash App including Instant Deposit, Cash App Card, as well as costs associated with the Company's BNPL platform, and TIDAL.

Hardware Costs

Hardware costs consist of all product costs associated with magstripe readers, contactless and chip readers, Square Stand, Square Register, Square Terminal, and third-party peripherals. Product costs include third-party manufacturing-related overhead and personnel-related costs, certain royalties, packaging, and fulfillment costs.

Bitcoin Costs

Bitcoin costs consist of the total amount the Company pays to purchase bitcoin that is sold to customers. These costs fluctuate in line with bitcoin revenue.

Amortization of Acquired Technology Assets

Amortization of acquired technology assets is primarily comprised of amortization related to the acquired technology assets from the acquisition of Afterpay.
Other Costs
Other Costs

Generally, other costs such as personnel-related costs, rent, and occupancy charges are not allocated to cost of revenues and are reflected in operating expenses and are not material.
Severance and Other Restructuring Expenses
Severance and Other Restructuring Expenses
The Company records severance-related expenses once they are both probable and estimable in accordance with the provisions of the applicable accounting guidance for severance provided under an ongoing benefit arrangement. One-time involuntary benefit arrangements and other costs are generally recognized in the period in which the liability is incurred. The Company recorded $104.0 million of severance and other related expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 as part of product development, sales and marketing, and general and administrative within the Company's operating expenses, of which $70.2 million related to severance was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2023 when all the criteria for recognition were met. The Company also assesses its assets for impairment in connection with restructuring and other exit activities when the carrying amount of the related assets may not be fully recoverable, in accordance with the appropriate accounting guidance.
Sales and Marketing Expenses
Sales and Marketing Expenses
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and included in sales and marketing expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. Total advertising costs for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 were $360.1 million, $544.2 million, and $435.8 million, respectively. The Company also records services, incentives, and other costs to customers that are not directly related to a revenue generating transaction as sales and marketing expenses, as the Company considers these to be marketing costs to encourage the usage of Cash App. These expenses include, but are not limited to, Cash App peer-to-peer processing costs and related transaction losses, card issuance costs, customer referral bonuses, and promotional giveaways. These costs are expensed as incurred.
Share-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation
Share-based compensation expense relates to stock options, restricted stock awards ("RSAs"), restricted stock units ("RSUs"), and purchases under the Company’s 2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), which is measured based on the grant-date fair value. The fair value of RSAs and RSUs is determined by the closing price of the Company’s common stock on each grant date. The fair value of stock options and ESPP shares granted to employees is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model. This share-based compensation expense valuation model requires the Company to make assumptions and judgments regarding the variables used in the calculation. These variables include the expected term (weighted-average period of time that the options granted are expected to be outstanding), the expected volatility of the Company’s stock, expected risk-free interest rate, and expected dividends. The Company uses the simplified calculation of expected term, defined as an average of the vesting term and the contractual term to maturity. Expected volatility is based on a weighted-average of the historical volatilities of the Company's common stock. The expected risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the expected life of the option. Generally, share-based compensation expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. RSUs and RSAs typically vest over a term of four years. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur.
Interest Income and Interest Expense
Interest Income and Expense
Interest income consists of interest income from the Company's investment in marketable debt securities and was $126.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Interest income was immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. Interest expense consists primarily of the Company's long-term debt
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency

The functional currency for most subsidiaries outside of the United States is the local currency. For purposes of the Company's consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries, including goodwill and acquired intangible assets, are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates at the balance sheet dates. Gains and losses resulting from these translations are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Revenue, expenses, and gains or losses are translated into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates for each period.

Gains and losses from the remeasurement of foreign currency transactions into the functional currency are recognized as a component of other income, net on the consolidated statements of operations.
Income and Other Taxes
Income and Other Taxes

The Company reports income taxes under the asset and liability approach. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, as well as net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax amounts are determined by using the enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

A valuation allowance reduces the deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The Company considers historical information, tax planning strategies, the expected timing of the reversal of existing temporary differences, and may rely on financial projections to support its position on the recoverability of deferred tax assets. The Company’s judgment regarding future profitability contains significant assumptions and estimates of future operations. If such assumptions were to differ significantly from actual future results of operations, it may have a material impact on the Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets. At the end of each period, the Company assesses the ability to realize the deferred tax assets. If it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize the deferred tax assets, then the Company establishes a valuation allowance for all or a portion of the deferred tax assets.

The Company recognizes the effect of uncertain income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company records interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in the provision (benefit) for income tax expense on the consolidated statements of operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Customer Funds
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Customer Funds

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments, including money market funds, with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash

The Company records restricted cash amounts as a current asset on the consolidated balance sheets if the restriction expires in less than 12 months, or as a non-current asset if the restriction is greater than 12 months. If there is no minimum time frame during which the cash must remain restricted, the nature of the transactions related to the restriction determine the classification.
The Company's short-term restricted cash was $770.4 million and $639.8 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The balance as of December 31, 2023 was primarily comprised of the wholly-owned consolidated entities used in the warehouse funding facility arrangements. This restricted cash will be used to pay the borrowings under the warehouse funding facilities or will be distributed to the Company. The Company's total restricted cash also includes pledged cash deposits in accounts at the financial institutions that process the Company's sellers' payment transactions and collateral pursuant to various agreements with banks relating to the Company's products. The Company uses restricted cash to secure letters of credit with the related financial institutions to provide collateral for cash flow timing differences in the processing of payments.

The Company's long-term restricted cash of $71.8 million and $71.6 million as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, is primarily related to cash held as collateral as required by the FDIC for Square Financial Services. The Company has recorded these amounts as non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheets as the requirement by the FDIC specifies a time frame of 12 months or longer during which the cash must remain restricted.

Customer Funds
Customer funds represent customers' stored balances that customers would later use to send money or make payments, or customers cash in transit. As discussed under section titled Subscription and Services-based Revenue accounting policy above, under the terms of service associated with these funds, the Company is restricted from using the funds in the Company's operations, but may invest these funds in short-term marketable debt securities to earn interest.
Investments in Marketable Debt Securities
Investments in Marketable Debt Securities

The Company's short-term and long-term investments include marketable debt securities such as government and agency securities, corporate bonds, commercial paper, and municipal securities. The Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments in marketable debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation at each balance sheet date. The Company has classified and accounted for its marketable debt securities as available-for-sale and carries these investments at fair value, reporting the unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, as a component of stockholders’ equity. The U.S. government and U.S. agency securities are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government and are highly rated by major rating agencies. The corporate bonds are issued by highly rated entities. The foreign government securities are issued by highly rated international entities. The Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments with unrealized losses for a reasonable period of time, sufficient for the recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be at maturity. The Company determines any realized gains or losses on the sale of marketable debt securities on a specific identification method, and records such gains and losses as a component of other expense (income), net on the consolidated statements of operations.

Investments in Equity Securities

The Company holds marketable and non-marketable equity investments. Marketable equity investments are measured using quoted prices in active markets with changes recorded in other expense (income), net on the consolidated statements of operations.

Non-marketable equity investments, which have no readily determinable fair values, are measured using the measurement alternative, which is defined as cost, less impairment, adjusted for observable price changes from orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. Adjustments are recorded in other income, net on the consolidated statements of operations. Non-marketable equity investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs or data in an inactive market and the valuation requires judgment due to the absence of market prices and inherent lack of liquidity. The carrying value for these investments is not adjusted if there are no observable transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer or if there are no identified events or changes in circumstances that may indicate impairment. The Company will adjust for changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment in the same issue. Valuations of non-marketable equity investments are inherently complex due to the lack of readily available market data. In addition, the determination of whether an orderly transaction is for an identical or similar investment requires significant management judgment, including understanding the differences in the rights and obligations of the investments and the extent to which those differences would affect the fair values of those investments.
The Company assesses the impairment of its non-marketable equity investments on a quarterly basis. The impairment analysis encompasses an assessment of the severity and duration of the impairment and a qualitative and quantitative analysis of other key factors including the investee’s financial metrics, market acceptance of the investee’s product or technology, other competitive products or technology in the market, general market conditions, and the rate at which the investee is using its cash. If the investment is considered to be impaired, the Company will record an impairment in other income, net on the consolidated statements of operations and establish a new carrying value for the investment.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements

The Company applies fair value accounting for assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. Fair value accounting establishes a three-level hierarchy priority for disclosure of assets and liabilities recorded at fair value. The ordering of priority reflects the degree to which objective prices in external active markets are available to measure fair value. The classification of assets and liabilities within the hierarchy is based on whether the inputs to the valuation methodology used for measurement are observable or unobservable.

The Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible. The Company determines fair value based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability in the principal or most advantageous market. When considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the following fair value hierarchy distinguishes between observable and unobservable inputs, which are categorized in one of the following levels:

Level 1 Inputs: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities accessible to the reporting entity at the measurement date.

Level 2 Inputs: Other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 Inputs: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at measurement date.
Customer Loans
Customer Loans

The Company's loan products consist primarily of flex loans, term loans and Cash Borrow which are described in detail under the section titled Subscription and Services-based Revenue above.
The Company classifies customer loans as loans held for sale when the Company has the intent to sell all of its rights, title, and interest in these loans to third-party investors, and there is an available market for such loans. The Company classifies customer loans as loans held for investment when the Company has both the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or payoff. The Company designates all its loans as held for sale upon origination, of which the majority are sold. Loans held by Square Financial Services that are not sold within one to two business days from origination are reclassified as held for investment, while all the other loans continue to be classified as held for sale. For the year ended December 31, 2023, $201.9 million of total loan balances was reclassified from loans held for sale to loans held for investment. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, net gains on sales of loans were $196.1 million, $164.3 million, and $95.5 million respectively. Since the loans are classified as held for sale at origination, all the cash flows associated with these loans are disclosed as a component of cash flows from operating activities.
Loans Held for Sale
Loans Held for Sale
Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or fair value determined on an individual loan basis. To determine the fair value the Company utilizes discounted cash flow valuation modeling, taking into account the probability of default and estimated timing and amounts of periodic repayments. In estimating the expected timing and amounts of the future periodic repayments for the loans outstanding, the Company considered other relevant market data. The Company recognizes a charge within transaction, loan, and consumer receivable losses on the consolidated statement of operations whenever the amortized cost of a loan exceeds its fair value, with such charges being reversed for subsequent increases in fair value, but only to the extent that such reversals do not result in the amortized cost of a loan exceeding its fair value. A loan that is initially designated as held for sale may be reclassified to held for investment if and when the Company's intent for that loan changes.
Loans Held for Investment/Consumer Receivables
Loans Held for Investment

Loans held for investment are recorded at amortized cost, less an allowance for potential uncollectible amounts. Amortized cost basis represents principal amounts outstanding, net of unearned income, unamortized deferred fees and costs on originated loans, premiums or discounts on purchased loans and charge-offs. The Company’s intent and ability to designate loans as held for investment in the future may change based on changes in business strategies, the economic environment, and market conditions.
Consumer Receivables
The Company evaluates its consumer receivables as a single homogeneous portfolio as it is comprised of a single product type, point-of-sale unsecured installment loans. The Company classifies consumer receivables as held for investment when the Company has the intent and ability to hold these investments for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff. The Company classifies consumer receivables as held for sale when the Company has the intent to sell all of its rights, title, and interest in these receivables to third-party investors, and there is an available market for such receivables. For the year ended December 31, 2023, $437.5 million of consumer receivables were reclassified from loans held for investment to loans held for sale and sold to third parties. Net losses on sales of consumer receivables were immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. Consumer receivables are reported at amortized cost, which includes the cost to originate the consumer receivables, adjusted for unearned merchant fees, origination costs, charge-offs, and the allowance for credit losses.
Allowance for loans losses/Allowance for Credit Losses Related to Consumer Receivables
Allowance for loans losses

The Company calculates an allowance for losses on the loans held for investment portfolio in accordance with Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"). The Company assesses impairment of its financial instruments based on current estimates of expected credit losses over the contractual term of its loans held for investment portfolio as of each balance sheet date. The Company determines the allowance for loan losses using both quantitative and qualitative methods and considers all available information relevant to assessing collectability. This includes, but is not limited to, historical loss and recovery experience, recent and historical trends in delinquencies, past-due loans and charge-offs, borrower behavior and repayment speed, underwriting and collection management changes, changes in the legal and regulatory environment, changes in risk and underwriting standards, current and historical macroeconomic conditions such as changes in unemployment and GDP, and various other factors that may affect the sellers’ ability to make future payments.
Allowance for Credit Losses Related to Consumer Receivables

The Company calculates an allowance for credit losses on the consumer receivables portfolio in accordance with ASU 2016-13. The guidance requires an entity to assess impairment of its financial instruments based on the entity's current estimates of expected credit losses over the contractual term of its loans held for investment portfolio as of each balance sheet date.
Allowance for credit losses related to consumer receivables represents management’s estimate of the expected credit losses in the outstanding portfolio of consumer receivables, as of the balance sheet date. The Company determines the allowance for credit losses using both quantitative and qualitative methods that analyze portfolio performance, uses judgment regarding the quantitative components of the reserve, and considers all available information relevant to assessing collectibility. This includes, but is not limited to, historical loss and recovery experience, recent and historical trends in delinquencies, past-due receivables and charge-offs, consumer behavior and repayment speed, underwriting and collection management changes, changes in the legal and regulatory environment, changes in risk and underwriting standards, current and historical macroeconomic conditions such as changes in unemployment and GDP, and various other factors that may affect the consumers’ ability to make future payments. When available information confirms that specific consumer receivables or portions thereof are uncollectible, identified amounts are charged off against the allowance for credit losses. Consumer receivables are charged off when management considers amounts to be uncollectible, which is generally determined by the number of days past due and is typically no later than 180 days past due.
Settlements Receivable and Settlements Payables
Settlements Receivable and Settlements Payables
    
Settlements receivable and settlements payable represents amounts due from or due to third-party payment processors for customer transactions. Settlements receivable and settlements payable are typically received or paid within one or two business days of the transaction date. Under the terms of arrangements, some of the processors may process both transaction receivables and payables. Additionally, the terms may allow processors the right of offset for the amounts due to and due from the Company. No valuation allowances have been established for settlements receivable, as funds are due from large, well-established financial institutions with no historical collections issue.
Inventory
Inventory
Inventory consists of contactless and chip readers, chip card readers, Square Stand, Square Register, Square Terminal, and third-party peripherals, as well as component parts that are used to manufacture these products. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost (generally on a first-in, first-out basis) or net realizable value. Inventory that is obsolete or in excess of forecasted usage is written down to its net realizable value based on the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business. The Company's inventory is held at third-party warehouses and contract manufacturer premises.
Company Owned Bitcoin
Bitcoin

Company Owned Bitcoin

The Company holds bitcoin for long term investment purposes ("bitcoin investment"') and also holds bitcoin for the facilitation of customer sales and purchases of bitcoin on Cash App ("bitcoin for operating purposes"). The Company accounts for its bitcoin as an indefinite-lived intangible asset in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other and has ownership of and control over its bitcoin.

The Company early adopted ASU No. 2023-08, Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets ("ASU 2023-08") in the fourth quarter of 2023 using a modified retrospective approach. ASU 2023-08 provides guidance on accounting and disclosure of crypto assets and requires an entity to (i) subsequently remeasure crypto assets at fair value at each measurement date with changes recognized in net income, (ii) present the changes in fair value separately from changes in the carrying amount of other intangible assets in the income statement, and (iii) present crypto assets measured at fair value separately from other intangible assets on the balance sheet. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-08, the Company's bitcoin investment was subject to impairment losses if the fair value decreased below the carrying value during the assessed period. Impairment losses on the Company's bitcoin investment could not be recovered for any subsequent increases in fair value until the asset was sold. Upon adoption of ASU 2023-08, the Company recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment increasing bitcoin value and retained earnings by $30.5 million as of the beginning of fiscal year 2023.

The Company’s bitcoin investment is initially recorded at cost, inclusive of transaction costs, and the Company uses the ‘first-in, first-out’ method to determine the cost basis. Subsequently, the Company remeasures its bitcoin investment at fair value at the end of each reporting period with changes recognized in net income through “Other income, net” in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has purchased an approximate cumulative $220.0 million in bitcoin for investment purposes. For the year ended December 31, 2023 the Company recognized a $207.1 million gain from the remeasurement of the Company's bitcoin investment.
The Company’s bitcoin for operating purposes is initially recorded at cost, inclusive of transaction costs, and the Company uses ‘first-in, first-out’ as its method of determining the cost basis. Subsequent to purchase, any sales related to bitcoin occur at its current market price, plus a small margin. As such, any change in fair value of bitcoin purchased and sold for customer orders is captured within bitcoin revenue. Given the small amount of bitcoin for operating purposes held at any time, and that the bitcoin is held for a relatively short period of time, typically being purchased and sold within a day, the changes in fair value are not material to the Company.

Bitcoin trades in an active market which is not centrally managed or provided by one particular exchange. We determine the fair value of bitcoin at each period end in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, based on observed prices from active exchanges that the Company has determined are its principal market for bitcoin.
Bitcoin Held for Other Parties
Bitcoin Held for Other Parties
The Company adopted the SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 ("SAB 121"), that was released in March 2022. SAB 121 expressed the views of the SEC staff regarding the accounting for obligations to safeguard crypto-assets an entity holds for users of its crypto platform and requires entities that hold crypto-assets on behalf of platform users to recognize a liability to reflect the entity’s obligation to safeguard the crypto-assets held for its platform users. The liability should be measured at initial recognition and each reporting date at the fair value of the crypto-assets that the entity is responsible for holding for its platform users. The entity should also recognize an asset at the same time that it recognizes the safeguarding liability, measured at initial recognition and each reporting date at the fair value of the crypto-assets held for its platform users, subject to adjustments to reflect any actual or potential safeguarding loss events. The entity should also describe the asset and the corresponding liability in the footnotes to the financial statements and consider including information regarding who (e.g., the company, its agent, or another third party) holds the cryptographic key information, maintains the internal recordkeeping of those assets, and is obligated to secure the assets and protect them from loss or theft.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at historical cost less accumulated depreciation, which is computed on a straight-line basis over the asset’s estimated useful life. The estimated useful lives of property and equipment are described below:

Property and EquipmentUseful Life
Capitalized software18 months
Computer and data center equipment
Three years
Furniture and fixturesSeven years
Leasehold improvements
Lesser of ten years or remaining lease term
Capitalized Software
Capitalized Software

The Company capitalizes certain costs incurred in developing internal-use software when capitalization requirements have been met. Costs prior to meeting the capitalization requirements are expensed as incurred. Capitalized costs are included in property and equipment, net, and amortized on a straight-lined basis over the estimated useful life of the software and included in product development costs on the consolidated statements of operations.
Leases
Leases

The Company leases office space and equipment under non-cancellable finance and operating leases with various expiration dates.
The Company determines whether an arrangement is a lease for accounting purposes at contract inception. Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at the present value of the future lease payments, generally for the base noncancellable lease term, at the lease commencement date for each lease. The interest rate used to determine the present value of the future lease payments is the Company's incremental borrowing rate because the interest rate implicit in most of the Company's leases is not readily determinable. The Company's incremental borrowing rate is estimated to approximate the interest rate that the Company would pay to borrow on a collateralized basis with similar terms and payments as the lease, and in economic environments where the leased asset is located. Operating lease ROU assets also include any prepaid lease payments and lease incentives. The Company's lease agreements generally contain lease and non-lease components. The Company applies the practical expedient to account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all leases, where applicable. Non-lease components primarily include payments for maintenance and utilities. The Company includes the fixed non-lease components in the determination of the ROU assets and operating lease liabilities. Variable lease payments that are not based on a rate or index are not included in the calculation of the ROU asset and lease liability, and they are recognized as lease expense in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. Variable lease payments predominantly relate to variable operating expenses, taxes, parking, and electricity. The Company records the amortization of the ROU asset and the accretion of lease liability as a component of rent expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

The Company evaluates ROU assets related to leases for indicators of impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a ROU asset may not be recoverable. When a decision has been made to exit a lease prior to the contractual term or to sublease that space, the Company evaluates the asset for impairment and recognizes the associated impact to the ROU asset and related expense, if applicable. The evaluation is performed at the asset group level initially and when appropriate, at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows, which is at the individual lease level. Undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the related ROU assets are estimated over the ROU assets’ useful lives. If the evaluation indicates that the carrying amount of the ROU assets may not be recoverable, any potential impairment is measured based upon the fair value of the related ROU asset or asset group as determined by appropriate valuation techniques.

When lease agreements provide allowances for leasehold improvements, the Company assesses whether it is the owner of the leasehold improvements for accounting purposes. When the Company concludes that it is the owner, it capitalizes the leasehold improvement assets and recognizes the related depreciation expense on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset. Additionally, the Company recognizes the amounts of allowances to be received from the lessor as a reduction of the lease liability and the associated ROU asset. When the Company concludes that it is not the owner, the payments that the Company makes towards the leasehold improvements are accounted as a component of the lease payments.
Business Combinations
Business Combinations

The purchase price of an acquisition is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition dates. The excess of total consideration over the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. During the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments would be recorded on the consolidated statements of operations.
Long-lived Assets, including Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets
Long-Lived Assets, including Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

The Company evaluates the recoverability of property and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of such assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by comparing the carrying amount of an asset or an asset group to estimated undiscounted future net cash flows expected to be generated. If the carrying amount of the long–lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values, and third–party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. For the periods presented, the Company recorded no impairment charges.
The Company performs a goodwill impairment test annually on December 31 and more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether events or circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount and determine whether further action is needed. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary.

Acquired intangible assets consist of acquired technology and customer relationships associated with various acquisitions. Acquired technology is amortized over its estimated useful life on a straight-line basis and included as a component of cost of revenue on the consolidated statements of operations. Acquired customer relationships and other intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, and included as a component of operating expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The Company evaluates the remaining estimated useful life of its intangible assets being amortized on an ongoing basis to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization.
Customers Payable
Customers Payable
Customers payable represents the transaction amounts, less revenue earned by the Company, owed to sellers or Cash App customers. The payable amount consists of amounts owed to customers due to timing differences as the Company typically settles within one business day, amounts held by the Company in accordance with its risk management policies, and amounts held for customers who have not yet linked a bank account. This balance also includes the Company's liability for customer funds held on deposit in the Cash App and balances related to Square Card.
Accrued Transaction Losses
Accrued Transaction Losses
The Company is exposed to potential credit losses related to transactions processed by sellers that are subsequently subject to chargebacks when the Company is unable to collect from the sellers primarily due to insolvency, disputes between a seller and their customer, or due to fraudulent transactions. Accrued transaction losses also include estimated losses on Cash App activity related to peer-to-peer payments sent from a credit card, Cash for Business, and Cash App Card. Generally, the Company estimates the potential loss rates based on historical experience that is continuously adjusted for new information and incorporates, where applicable, reasonable and supportable forecasts about future expectations. The Company also considers other relevant market data in developing such estimates and assumptions. Additions to the reserve are reflected in current operating results, while realized losses are offset against the reserve. These amounts are classified within transaction, loan, and consumer receivable losses on the consolidated statements of operations, except for the amounts associated with the peer-to-peer service offered to Cash App customers for free that are classified within sales and marketing expenses as the Company considers these to be marketing costs to encourage the usage of Cash App.
Shares Repurchases
Share Repurchases

Share repurchases under the Company's share repurchase authorization may be made from time to time through open market purchases or through privately negotiated transactions subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other relevant factors. The Company's policy is to deduct the par value from common stock and to reflect any excess of cost over par value as a deduction from additional paid-in capital.
Segments
Segments

The Company reports its segments to reflect the manner in which the Company's chief operating decision maker ("CODM") reviews and assesses performance. The Company has two reportable segments, Square (formerly Seller) and Cash App. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company reorganized its business structure and moved the business activities, management, and the financial results of the Company's BNPL platform fully into Cash App. Accordingly, the segment results below include the financial results of the BNPL platform solely within the Cash App segment. Products and services that are not assigned to a specific reportable segment, including TIDAL and other emerging ecosystems, are aggregated and presented within a general corporate and other category. Square and Cash App are defined as follows:

•    Cash App includes the financial tools available to individuals within the mobile Cash App, including peer-to-peer payments, bitcoin and stock investments. Cash App also includes Cash App Card which is linked to customer stored balances that customers can use to pay for purchases or withdraw funds from an ATM. Cash App also includes the BNPL platform.

•    Square includes managed payment services, software solutions, hardware, and financial services offered to sellers, excluding those that involve Cash App.

The primary financial measures used by the CODM to evaluate performance and allocate resources are revenue and gross profit. The CODM does not evaluate performance or allocate resources based on segment asset data, and therefore such information is not included.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In addition to the recently adopted accounting pronouncements below, the Company also adopted ASU No. 2023-08, Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets, and the SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121, see above for more details.

In March 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2022-01, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Fair Value Hedging—Portfolio Layer Method ("ASU 2022-01") related to the portfolio layer method of hedge accounting. The amendments allow nonprepayable financial assets to be included in a closed portfolio hedge using the portfolio layer method. ASU 2022-01 also allows for multiple hedged layers to be designated for a single closed portfolio of financial assets or one or more beneficial interests secured by a portfolio of financial instruments. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2023, and has applied the guidance prospectively. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements and related disclosures.

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures (“ASU 2022-02”) related to troubled debt restructuring and vintage disclosures for financing receivables. The amendments eliminate recognition and measurement guidance for troubled debt restructurings for creditors and requires entities to evaluate if the modification represents a new loan or a continuation of the existing loan. ASU 2022-02 also enhances disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancing and restructurings made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty and requires disclosure of current period write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2023, and has applied the guidance prospectively. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements and related disclosures.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions ("ASU 2022-03") related to equity securities. The amendments clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. An entity is prohibited from recognizing a contractual sale restriction as a separate unit of account. ASU 2022-03 also requires specific disclosures related to equity securities that are subject to contractual restrictions, including the fair value of such equity securities, the nature and remaining duration of the corresponding restrictions, and any circumstances that could cause a lapse in the restrictions. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). The amendments expand segment disclosures by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM, the amount and description of other segment items, permits companies to disclose more than one measure of segment profit or loss, and requires all annual segment disclosures to be included in the interim periods. The amendments do not change how an entity identifies its operating segments, aggregates those operating segments, or applies quantitative thresholds to determine its reportable segments. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2023-07 will impact the Company’s disclosures only and the Company is evaluating the effect of adopting the new disclosure requirements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). The amendments expand income tax disclosure requirements by requiring an entity to disclose (i) specific categories in the rate reconciliation, (ii) additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold, and (iii) the amount of taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2023-09 will impact the Company’s disclosures only and the Company is evaluating the effect of adopting the new disclosure requirements.
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment The estimated useful lives of property and equipment are described below:
Property and EquipmentUseful Life
Capitalized software18 months
Computer and data center equipment
Three years
Furniture and fixturesSeven years
Leasehold improvements
Lesser of ten years or remaining lease term
The following table details property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Capitalized software$243,214 $197,420 
Computer equipment224,127 224,959 
Leasehold improvements123,218 228,634 
Office furniture and equipment28,798 45,836 
Total619,357 696,849 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(323,301)(367,547)
Property and equipment, net$296,056 $329,302 
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REVENUE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents the Company's net revenue disaggregated by revenue source (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Revenue from contracts with customers:
Transaction-based revenue$6,315,301 $5,701,540 $4,793,146 
Subscription and services-based revenue4,319,825 3,385,784 2,445,811 
Hardware revenue157,178 164,418 145,679 
Bitcoin revenue9,498,302 7,112,856 10,012,647 
Revenue from other sources:
Subscription and services-based revenue (i)
1,625,017 1,166,989 263,920 
       Total net revenue $21,915,623 $17,531,587 $17,661,203 

(i) Subscription and services-based revenue from other sources relates to revenue generated from the Company's Square Loans, interest income earned on customer funds, and interest income earned on funds held by Square Financial Services. For 2022 and 2023 amounts, this also includes revenue generated from consumer receivables originated through the BNPL platform, following the acquisition of Afterpay.
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INVESTMENTS IN DEBT SECURITIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Short-term and Long-term Investments
The Company's short-term and long-term investments as of December 31, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
Short-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$68,778 $— $(1,263)$67,515 
Corporate bonds216,864 96 (1,733)215,227 
Commercial paper15,159 — — 15,159 
Municipal securities9,396 — (231)9,165 
Certificates of deposit3,856 — — 3,856 
U.S. government securities544,145 210 (4,357)539,998 
Foreign government securities1,000 — (19)981 
Total$859,198 $306 $(7,603)$851,901 
Long-term debt securities:
Corporate bonds$94,564 $809 $(45)$95,328 
Municipal securities2,495 55 (138)2,412 
U.S. government securities152,549 875 (37)153,387 
Total$249,608 $1,739 $(220)$251,127 
    
The Company's short-term and long-term investments as of December 31, 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
Short-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$96,545 $16 $(2,120)$94,441 
Corporate bonds368,110 (7,475)360,637 
Commercial paper31,503 — — 31,503 
Municipal securities9,884 — (191)9,693 
Certificates of deposit6,400 — — 6,400 
U.S. government securities580,568 (8,937)571,637 
Foreign government securities7,795 — (255)7,540 
Total$1,100,805 $24 $(18,978)$1,081,851 
Long-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$74,097 $— $(3,782)$70,315 
Corporate bonds245,891 (9,171)236,726 
Municipal securities10,415 (664)9,754 
U.S. government securities268,902 — (13,210)255,692 
Foreign government securities1,000 — (58)942 
Total$600,305 $$(26,885)$573,429 
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
The Company's gross unrealized losses and fair values for those investments that were in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position were as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2023
Less than 12 monthsGreater than 12 monthsTotal
Fair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized Losses
Short-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$9,770 $(10)$57,745 $(1,253)$67,515 $(1,263)
Corporate bonds61,054 (60)110,706 (1,673)171,760 (1,733)
Municipal securities— — 9,165 (231)9,165 (231)
U.S. government securities80,724 (113)207,183 (4,243)287,907 (4,356)
Foreign government securities— — 981 (19)981 (19)
Total$151,548 $(183)$385,780 $(7,419)$537,328 $(7,602)
Long-term debt securities:
Corporate bonds11,819 (31)2,274 (14)14,093 (45)
Municipal securities976 (24)383 (112)1,359 (136)
U.S. government securities28,474 (37)— — 28,474 (37)
Total$41,269 $(92)$2,657 $(126)$43,926 $(218)

December 31, 2022
Less than 12 monthsGreater than 12 monthsTotal
Fair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized Losses
Short-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$8,572 $(24)$84,628 $(2,096)$93,200 $(2,120)
Corporate bonds34,795 (423)320,748 (7,052)355,543 (7,475)
Municipal securities587 (13)5,811 (178)6,398 (191)
U.S. government securities146,974 (839)394,880 (8,098)541,854 (8,937)
Foreign government securities— — 7,540 (255)7,540 (255)
Total$190,928 $(1,299)$813,607 $(17,679)$1,004,535 $(18,978)
Long-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities$11,501 $(20)$58,814 $(3,762)$70,315 $(3,782)
Corporate bonds33,862 (262)201,791 (8,909)235,653 (9,171)
Municipal securities467 (33)8,784 (631)9,251 (664)
U.S. government securities54,405 (590)201,288 (12,620)255,693 (13,210)
Foreign government securities— — 942 (58)942 (58)
Total$100,235 $(905)$471,619 $(25,980)$571,854 $(26,885)
Contractual Maturities of Short-Term and Long-Term Investments
The contractual maturities of the Company's short-term and long-term investments as of December 31, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
Amortized CostFair Value
Due in one year or less$859,198 $851,901 
Due in one to five years249,608 251,127 
Total$1,108,806 $1,103,028 
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CUSTOMER FUNDS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Assets Underlying Customer Funds
The following table presents the assets underlying customer funds (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Cash$2,137,634 $1,748,983 
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds4,042 851,296 
Reverse repurchase agreement (i)
1,028,754 580,045 
Total customer funds$3,170,430 $3,180,324 

(i) The Company has accounted for the reverse repurchase agreement with a third party as an overnight lending arrangement, collateralized by the securities subject to the repurchase agreement. The Company classifies the amounts due from the counterparty as cash equivalents due to their short term nature.
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
The Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis were classified as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 1Level 2Level 3
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds$960,705 $— $— $1,230,924 $— $— 
U.S. agency securities— — — — 7,923 — 
U.S. government securities29,788 — — — — — 
Commercial paper— 4,993 — — 25,080 — 
Corporate bonds— 699 — — — — 
Restricted Cash:
Money market funds291,374 — — — — — 
Customer funds:
Money market funds4,042 — — 851,296 — — 
Reverse repurchase agreement1,028,754 — — 580,045 — — 
Short-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities— 67,515 — — 94,441 — 
Corporate bonds— 215,227 — — 360,637 — 
Commercial paper— 15,159 — — 31,503 — 
Municipal securities— 9,165 — — 9,693 — 
Certificates of deposit— 3,856 — — 6,400 — 
U.S. government securities539,998 — — 571,637 — 
Foreign government securities— 981 — — 7,540 — 
Long-term debt securities:
U.S. agency securities— — — — 70,315 — 
Corporate bonds— 95,328 — — 236,726 — 
Municipal securities— 2,412 — — 9,754 — 
U.S. government securities153,387 — — 255,692 — — 
Foreign government securities— — — — 942 — 
Other:
Investment in marketable equity security8,267 — — 11,092 — — 
Bitcoin investment (i)
339,898 — — 102,303 — — 
Safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties— 1,038,585 — — 428,243 — 
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for other parties— (1,038,585)— — (428,243)— 
Total assets (liabilities) measured at fair value    $3,356,213 $415,335 $— $3,602,989 $860,954 $— 
(i) The Company holds an immaterial amount of bitcoin for operating purposes and, given the bitcoin is held for a relatively short period of time, typically being purchased and sold within a day, the fair value approximates carrying value. Refer to Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 14, Bitcoin for more details.
The estimated fair value and carrying value of the convertible and senior notes were as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Carrying ValueFair Value (Level 2)Carrying ValueFair Value (Level 2)
2031 Senior Notes$989,567 $879,913 $988,171 $782,857 
2026 Senior Notes993,208 938,105 990,414 885,876 
2027 Convertible Notes569,865 468,475 568,535 433,082 
2026 Convertible Notes571,014 501,910 569,315 464,066 
2025 Convertible Notes996,437 979,776 993,394 943,188 
2023 Convertible Notes— — 460,356 480,925 
Total$4,120,091 $3,768,179 $4,570,185 $3,989,994 

The estimated fair value and carrying value of loans held for sale and loans held for investment were as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Carrying ValueFair Value (Level 3)Carrying ValueFair Value (Level 3)
Loans held for sale$775,424 $783,464 $474,036 $491,807 
Loans held for investment247,631 258,684 123,959 126,122 
Total$1,023,055 $1,042,148 $597,995 $617,929 
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CONSUMER RECEIVABLES, NET (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]  
Aging Analysis of Consumer Receivables held for Investment
The following table presents an aging analysis of the amortized cost of consumer receivables by delinquency status (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Non-delinquent loans$2,074,532 $1,643,874 
1 - 60 days past due453,412 295,830 
61 - 90 days past due26,798 20,612 
90+ days past due75,227 62,134 
Total amortized cost$2,629,969 $2,022,450 
Change in Allowance for Credit Losses
The following table summarizes activity in the allowance for credit losses subsequent to the acquisition of Afterpay (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, 2023From Acquisition on
January 31, 2022 to
December 31, 2022
Allowance for credit losses, beginning of the period (i)
$151,290 $115,552 
Provision for credit losses261,296 203,670 
Charge-offs and other adjustments(228,845)(168,664)
Foreign exchange effect1,534 732 
Allowance for credit losses, end of the period$185,275 $151,290 

(i) Consumer receivables acquired from Afterpay that reflect a more-than-insignificant deterioration of credit from origination are considered purchased credit deteriorated ("PCD") receivables. For PCD consumer receivables, the initial estimate of expected credit losses is recognized in the allowance for credit losses on the date of acquisition using the same methodology as other consumer receivables.
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CUSTOMER LOANS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]  
Loans Held for Sale by Category
The following table presents the Company’s loans held for sale aggregated by category (in thousands):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Commercial$478,128 $327,449 
Consumer274,630 120,870 
Other 22,666 25,717 
Total $775,424 $474,036 
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net The estimated useful lives of property and equipment are described below:
Property and EquipmentUseful Life
Capitalized software18 months
Computer and data center equipment
Three years
Furniture and fixturesSeven years
Leasehold improvements
Lesser of ten years or remaining lease term
The following table details property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Capitalized software$243,214 $197,420 
Computer equipment224,127 224,959 
Leasehold improvements123,218 228,634 
Office furniture and equipment28,798 45,836 
Total619,357 696,849 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(323,301)(367,547)
Property and equipment, net$296,056 $329,302 
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ACQUISITIONS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Schedule of Business Acquisitions
The table below summarizes the consideration paid for Afterpay and the assessment of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the closing date (in thousands, except share data):
Consideration:
Stock (113,617,352 shares of Class A common stock, excluding value accounted as post-combination expense of $66,337)
$13,827,929 
Cash paid to settle tax withholding in connection with replacement awards8,693 
Total consideration$13,836,622 
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Current assets (inclusive of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash acquired)$653,709 
Consumer receivables1,245,508 
Intangible customer assets1,378,000 
Intangible technology assets239,000 
Intangible trade name
386,000 
Other non-current assets74,232 
Long-term debt - current (i)
(1,058,065)
Current liabilities(439,358)
Warehouse funding facilities (ii)
(107,996)
Deferred tax liabilities(190,689)
Other non-current liabilities(63,213)
Total identifiable net assets acquired2,117,128 
Goodwill11,719,494 
Total$13,836,622 

(i) Long-term debt - current is comprised of the aforementioned Afterpay convertible notes, which were redeemed in cash at face value on March 4, 2022.

(ii) Refer to Note 15, Indebtedness for further details.
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GOODWILL (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Change in Carrying Value of Goodwill
The change in the carrying value of goodwill was as follows (in thousands):
Balance at December 31, 2021$519,276 
Acquisitions11,761,866 
Foreign currency translation adjustments(314,381)
Balance at December 31, 202211,966,761 
Acquisitions7,921 
Foreign currency translation adjustments77,351 
Impairment charge(132,313)
Balance at December 31, 2023$11,919,720 
The change in the carrying value of goodwill allocated to the reportable segments was as follows (in thousands):
Cash AppSquareCorporate and OtherTotal
Balance at December 31, 2021$128,334 $193,057 $197,885 $519,276 
Acquisitions5,882,133 5,879,733 — 11,761,866 
Foreign currency translation adjustments(157,537)(156,844)— (314,381)
Balance at December 31, 20225,852,930 5,915,946 197,885 11,966,761 
Acquisitions— — 7,921 7,921 
Foreign currency translation adjustments77,351 — — 77,351 
Reallocation between segments (i)
720,847 (720,847)— — 
Impairment charge— — (132,313)(132,313)
Balance at December 31, 2023$6,651,128 $5,195,099 $73,493 $11,919,720 

(i) Represents effects of the reallocation of goodwill due to the reorganization of the Company's business structure in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Finite Lived Intangible Assets
The following table details acquired intangible assets (in thousands):
Balance at December 31, 2023
Weighted Average Estimated Useful LifeCostAccumulated AmortizationNet
Technology assets5 years$393,511 $(201,409)$192,102 
Customer assets14 years1,473,970 (237,316)1,236,654 
Trade names9 years428,944 (102,774)326,170 
Other9 years13,299 (6,704)6,595 
Total$2,309,724 $(548,203)$1,761,521 

Balance at December 31, 2022
Weighted Average Estimated Useful LifeCostAccumulated AmortizationNet
Technology assets5 years$398,665 $(133,116)$265,549 
Customer assets15 years1,474,163 (110,316)1,363,847 
Trade names9 years434,766 (58,352)376,414 
Other9 years13,701 (5,477)8,224 
Total$2,321,295 $(307,261)$2,014,034 
The change in the carrying value of intangible assets was as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Acquired intangible assets, net, beginning of the period$2,014,034 $257,049 $137,612 
Acquisitions6,300 2,006,490 159,100 
Amortization expense(246,873)(208,952)(40,522)
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments(11,940)(40,553)859 
Acquired intangible assets, net, end of the period$1,761,521 $2,014,034 $257,049 
Future Amortization Expense of Intangible Assets
The estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets as of December 31, 2023 is as follows (in thousands):
2024$227,482 
2025208,252 
2026194,185 
2027147,028 
2028142,826 
Thereafter841,748 
Total$1,761,521 
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OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (CURRENT) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Other Current Assets
The following table presents the detail of other current assets (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Restricted cash (i)
$770,380 $639,780 
Short term deposits (ii)
397,630 25,555 
Processing costs receivable365,153 298,568 
Loans held for investment, net of allowance for loan losses (iii)
247,631 123,959 
Accounts receivable, net134,824 140,508 
Inventory, net110,097 97,703 
Prepaid expenses100,770 141,262 
Other227,003 159,930 
Total$2,353,488 $1,627,265 

(i) Includes a portion invested in money market funds. Refer to Note 5, Fair Value Measurements for further details.

(ii) Includes a $350.0 million deposit held by a processor to meet requirements related to processing volumes under an arrangement that was executed in the fourth quarter of 2023. This activity is included within cash flows from operating activities within the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows.

(iii) Refer to Note 7, Customer Loans for further details.
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
The following table presents the detail of accrued expenses and other current liabilities (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Accrued expenses$538,812 $382,571 
Accounts payable142,554 95,846 
Customer deposits167,028 141,893 
Accrued transaction losses (i)
54,042 64,539 
Accrued royalties62,140 63,684 
Operating lease liabilities, current53,721 66,854 
Other307,903 258,129 
Total$1,326,200 $1,073,516 

(i) The Company is exposed to potential credit losses related to transactions processed by sellers that are subsequently subject to chargebacks when the Company is unable to collect from the sellers primarily due to insolvency. Generally, the Company estimates the potential loss rates based on historical experience that is continuously adjusted for new information and incorporates, where applicable, reasonable and supportable forecasts about future expectations.
Reserve for Transaction Losses
The following table summarizes the activities of the Company’s reserve for transaction losses (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Accrued transaction losses, beginning of the period$64,539 $55,167 
Provision for transaction losses95,885 100,735 
Charge-offs to accrued transaction losses(106,382)(91,363)
Accrued transaction losses, end of the period$54,042 $64,539 
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OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (NON-CURRENT) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Other Non-Current Assets
The following table presents the detail of other non-current assets (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Investment in non-marketable equity securities (i)
$205,268 $208,880 
Bitcoin investment (ii)
339,898 102,303 
Restricted cash71,812 71,600 
Other122,508 101,454 
Total$739,486 $484,237 

(i) Investment in non-marketable equity securities represents the Company's investments in equity of non-public entities. These investments are measured using the measurement alternative and are therefore carried at cost, less impairment, adjusted for observable price changes from orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. Adjustments are recorded within other expense (income), net on the consolidated statements of operations. Unrealized gains and losses were immaterial in the year ended December 31, 2023.

(ii) Refer to Note 14, Bitcoin for further details.
v3.24.0.1
BITCOIN (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Changes in Bitcoin The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s bitcoin investment (in thousands, except number of bitcoin):
Amount of bitcoin
Value
Balance at December 31, 2022
8,038 $102,303 
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2023-08
— 30,511 
Remeasurement gain
— 207,084 
Balance at December 31, 2023
8,038 $339,898 
The following table summarizes the changes in the Company's bitcoin for operating purposes (in thousands, except number of bitcoin):
Amount of bitcoin
Value
Balance at December 31, 2022
638 $10,941 
Additions
335,213 9,369,762 
Dispositions
(335,467)(9,364,010)
Balance at December 31, 2023
384 $16,693 
Bitcoin Held on Behalf of Others
The following table summarizes the Company’s bitcoin held for other parties (in thousands, except number of bitcoin):
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Approximate amount of bitcoin held for customers24,570 25,850 
Approximate amount of bitcoin held for trading partners62 
Total approximate amount of bitcoin held for other parties24,57025,912 
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for customers$1,038,585 $427,221 
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for trading partners— 1,022 
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for other parties$1,038,585 $428,243 
Safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties$1,038,585 $428,243 
v3.24.0.1
INDEBTEDNESS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Amounts Drawn on Facilities by Year of Maturity
The table below summarizes the future scheduled principal payments of amounts drawn on the Company's Warehouse Facilities (in thousands):
December 31,
2023
2024 (i) (ii)
$753,035 
2025154,882 
2026700,000 
Total$1,607,917 

(i) Includes $140.0 million of future scheduled principal payments related to a Warehouse Facility that matured in December 2023. The amount drawn at maturity remained outstanding as of December 31, 2023 as the Company had four months following the termination to repay the facility upon maturity. The amounts were repaid in January 2024.

(ii) Disclosed as warehouse funding facilities, current portion within total current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.
Net Carrying Amount of Convertible Notes
The following table summarizes the Company's Notes as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
Principal OutstandingUnamortized Debt Issuance CostsNet Carrying Value
2031 Senior Notes$1,000,000 $(10,433)$989,567 
2026 Senior Notes1,000,000 (6,792)993,208 
2027 Convertible Notes575,000 (5,135)569,865 
2026 Convertible Notes575,000 (3,986)571,014 
2025 Convertible Notes1,000,000 (3,563)996,437 
Total$4,150,000 $(29,909)$4,120,091 

The following table summarizes the Company's Notes as of December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Principal OutstandingUnamortized Debt Issuance CostsNet Carrying Value
2031 Senior Notes$1,000,000 $(11,829)$988,171 
2026 Senior Notes1,000,000 (9,586)990,414 
2027 Convertible Notes575,000 (6,465)568,535 
2026 Convertible Notes575,000 (5,685)569,315 
2025 Convertible Notes1,000,000 (6,606)993,394 
2023 Convertible Notes (i)
460,630 (274)460,356 
Total$4,610,630 $(40,445)$4,570,185 
(i) Net carrying value disclosed as current portion of long-term debt within total current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.
Interest Expense on Convertible Notes
The Company recognized interest expense on the Notes as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Contractual interest expense$65,566 $66,910 $44,141 
Amortization of debt issuance costs
10,538 10,979 9,823 
Total$76,104 $77,889 $53,964 
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INCOME TAXES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Domestic and Foreign Components of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
The domestic and foreign components of income (loss) before income taxes were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Domestic$(30,304)$(347,968)$417,356 
Foreign1,161 (217,349)(259,894)
Income (loss) before income taxes$(29,143)$(565,317)$157,462 
Components of Provision for Income Taxes
The components of the provision for income taxes were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Current:
Federal$12,003 $14,352 $201 
State14,351 17,504 3,186 
Foreign51,506 25,425 5,684 
Total current provision for income taxes77,860 57,281 9,071 
Deferred:
Federal(58,532)(59,909)(1,463)
State(25,072)(7,677)(524)
Foreign(2,275)(2,007)(8,448)
Total deferred benefit for income taxes(85,879)(69,593)(10,435)
Total benefit for income taxes$(8,019)$(12,312)$(1,364)
Reconciliation of Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate to Company's Effective Tax Rate
The following is a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the Company's effective tax rate:
December 31,
202320222021
Tax at federal statutory rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State taxes, net of federal benefit45.9 (1.1)0.6 
Foreign rate differential(175.6)(2.0)10.4 
Other non-deductible expenses(21.7)(1.2)4.4 
Credits292.9 27.0 (83.9)
Other items(2.2)0.6 1.6 
Change in valuation allowance11.2 (46.7)290.4 
Share-based compensation (16.1)7.5 (275.0)
Change in uncertain tax positions(27.4)(1.5)5.0 
Income/loss inclusions of U.S. foreign subsidiaries(216.5)2.1 0.9 
Non-deductible executive compensation(9.2)(0.3)5.9 
Non-deductible acquisition related costs(15.0)(3.0)5.9 
Foreign exchange gain/loss174.1 (0.2)— 
Impairment loss(60.8)— 0.1 
Return to provision adjustments26.9 — — 
Intercompany transactions— — 3.8 
Cancellation of debt income— — 8.0 
Total27.5 %2.2 %(0.9)%
Tax Effects of Temporary Differences and Related Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
The tax effects of temporary differences and related deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
20232022
Deferred tax assets:
Capitalized costs & research and development capitalization$552,731 $474,766 
Accrued expenses173,556 129,695 
Net operating loss carryforwards935,289 1,172,880 
Tax credit carryforwards529,314 501,185 
Share-based compensation45,153 72,128 
Other61,489 6,199 
Operating lease liability85,154 109,176 
Cryptocurrency investment— 30,273 
Deferred consideration6,943 11,665 
Convertible notes33,952 52,915 
Safeguarding liability related to bitcoin held for other parties257,503 110,150 
Total deferred tax assets2,681,084 2,671,032 
Valuation allowance(2,001,438)(2,100,383)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance679,646 570,649 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, equipment and intangible assets(332,512)(452,658)
Unrealized gain on investments(25,618)(29,554)
Operating lease right-of-use asset(60,600)(96,894)
Safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties(257,503)(110,150)
Cryptocurrency investment(29,711)— 
Total deferred tax liabilities(705,944)(689,256)
Net deferred tax liabilities$(26,298)$(118,607)
Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefit
The change in the balance of unrecognized tax benefit was as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning of the period$506,512 $448,392 $295,182 
Gross increases and decreases related to prior period tax positions(7,348)5,431 6,552 
Gross increases and decreases related to current period tax positions(30,063)30,988 124,238 
Reductions related to lapse of statute of limitations(3,998)(2,950)— 
Gross increases related to acquisitions— 24,651 22,420 
Unrecognized tax benefit, end of the period$465,103 $506,512 $448,392 
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Summary of Stock Option Activity
A summary of stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2023 is as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data):
Number of Stock Options OutstandingWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(in years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding, beginning of the period6,739 $40.37 4.02$224,484 
Granted682 65.16 
Exercised(2,065)21.38 
Forfeited(311)95.32 
Expired(54)91.69 
Outstanding, end of the period4,991 $47.64 3.80$195,760 
Exercisable, end of the period4,250 $40.26 2.94$189,357 
Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units Activity
Activity related to RSAs and RSUs during the year ended December 31, 2023 is set forth below:
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Unvested, beginning of the period28,300 $97.89 
Granted30,233 61.03 
Vested(14,211)86.84 
Forfeited(4,223)90.82 
Unvested, end of the period40,099 $74.76 
Fair Value Assumptions for Options
The fair values of stock options granted were estimated using the following weighted-average assumptions:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Dividend yield— %— %— %
Risk-free interest rate3.48 %3.08 %1.08 %
Expected volatility62.32 %59.2 %54.91 %
Expected term (years)6.026.026.02
Summary of the Effect of Share-Based Compensation on the Consolidated Statements of Operations
The following table summarizes the effects of share-based compensation on the consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Cost of revenue$601 $494 $410 
Product development902,130 701,715 446,596 
Sales and marketing130,665 105,231 57,070 
General and administrative242,701 261,849 103,966 
     Total$1,276,097 $1,069,289 $608,042 
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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share data):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Numerator:
Net income (loss)$(21,124)$(553,005)$158,826 
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(30,896)(12,258)(7,458)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$9,772 $(540,747)$166,284 
Denominator:
Basic shares:
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net income (loss) per share608,856 578,949 458,432 
Diluted shares:
Stock options, restricted stock, and employee stock purchase plan5,168 — 17,849 
Convertible notes— — 408 
Common stock warrants— — 25,090 
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net income (loss) per share614,024578,949501,779
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic$0.02 $(0.93)$0.36 
Diluted$0.02 $(0.93)$0.33 
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Calculation of Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The following potential common shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Stock options, restricted stock, and employee stock purchase plan40,431 32,185 7,680 
Convertible notes14,297 18,029 23,947 
Common stock warrants20,243 33,699 17,271 
     Total anti-dilutive securities74,971 83,913 48,898 
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Lease Expense Components and Other Information Related to Leases
The components of lease costs for the year ended December 31, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Fixed operating lease costs$77,659 $93,365 
Variable operating lease costs22,555 27,065 
Short-term lease costs3,332 4,332 
Sublease income(11,933)(15,965)
Total lease costs$91,613 $108,797 

Other information related to operating leases was as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Weighted-average remaining lease term7.0 years7.7 years
Weighted-average discount rate3.62 %3.55 %
Cash flows related to leases were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Payments for operating lease liabilities$(93,890)$(92,730)
Supplemental cash flow data:
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$7,106 $39,324 
Future Minimum Lease Payments under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases (with initial lease terms in excess of one year) as of December 31, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
2024$65,279 
202559,151 
202649,352 
202745,389 
202845,631 
Thereafter128,729 
Total$393,531 
Less: Amount representing interest48,177 
Less: Lease incentives and transfer to held for sale1,996 
Total$343,358 
Future Minimum Payments under the Purchase Commitments
As of December 31, 2023, the future minimum payments under the purchase commitments were as follows (in thousands):
Payments Due By Period
2024$300,554 
2025316,425 
2026263,300 
2027315,100 
Total$1,195,379 
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SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Reporting Information, by Segment The following tables present information on the reportable segments revenue and segment gross profit (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Cash AppSquare
Corporate and Other (i)
Total
Revenue:
Transaction-based revenue$498,176 $5,817,125 $— $6,315,301 
Subscription and services-based revenue4,685,208 1,059,081 200,553 5,944,842 
Hardware revenue— 157,178 — 157,178 
Bitcoin revenue9,498,302 — — 9,498,302 
Segment revenue
14,681,686 7,033,384 200,553 21,915,623 
Segment gross profit (ii)
$4,323,463 $3,128,654 $52,769 $7,504,886 
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Cash AppSquare
Corporate and Other (i)
Total
Revenue:
Transaction-based revenue$466,171 $5,235,369 $— $5,701,540 
Subscription and services-based revenue3,452,777 894,350 205,646 4,552,773 
Hardware revenue— 164,418 — 164,418 
Bitcoin revenue7,112,856 — — 7,112,856 
Segment revenue11,031,804 6,294,137 205,646 17,531,587 
Segment gross profit (ii)
$3,245,044 $2,706,901 $39,947 $5,991,892 

Year Ended December 31, 2021
Cash AppSquare
Corporate and Other (i)
Total
Revenue:
Transaction-based revenue$409,844 $4,383,302 $— $4,793,146 
Subscription and services-based revenue1,893,008 664,367 152,356 2,709,731 
Hardware revenue— 145,679 — 145,679 
Bitcoin revenue10,012,647 — — 10,012,647 
Segment revenue12,315,499 5,193,348 152,356 17,661,203 
Segment gross profit (ii)
$2,070,847 $2,316,671 $32,305 $4,419,823 

(i) Corporate and other represents results related to products and services that are not assigned to a specific reportable segment, and intersegment eliminations.

(ii) Segment gross profit for Cash App for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 included $56.1 million, $53.9 million, and $10.5 million of amortization of acquired technology assets expense, respectively. Segment gross profit for Square for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 included $10.6 million, $10.5 million, and $8.3 million of amortization of acquired technology assets expense, respectively. Amortization of acquired technology assets expense included in Corporate and Other was immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021.
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated
The following table provides a reconciliation of total segment gross profit to the Company’s income (loss) before applicable income taxes (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Total segment gross profit$7,504,886 $5,991,892 $4,419,823 
Less: Product development2,720,819 2,135,612 1,383,841 
Less: Sales and marketing2,019,009 2,057,951 1,617,189 
Less: General and administrative2,209,190 1,686,849 982,817 
Less: Transaction, loan, and consumer receivable losses660,663 550,683 187,991 
Less: Bitcoin impairment losses— 46,571 71,126 
Less: Amortization of customer and other intangible assets    174,044 138,758 15,747 
Less: Interest expense (income), net(47,221)36,228 33,124 
Less: Other income, net(202,475)(95,443)(29,474)
     Income (loss) before applicable income taxes$(29,143)$(565,317)$157,462 
Revenue by Geographic Area
Revenue by geography is based on the addresses of the sellers or customers. The following table details revenue by geographic area (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
United States$20,416,462 $16,314,769 $17,077,532 
International1,499,161 1,216,818 583,671 
Total$21,915,623 $17,531,587 $17,661,203 
Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area
The following table details long-lived assets by geographic area (in thousands):
December 31,
20232022
United States$7,570,973 $8,023,535 
Australia4,761,535 4,801,434 
International1,889,490 1,858,300 
Total$14,221,998 $14,683,269 
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
The supplemental disclosures of cash flow information consist of the following (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Supplemental Cash Flow Data:
Cash paid for interest$130,009 $84,876 $40,446 
Cash paid for income taxes81,376 39,045 10,041 
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations7,106 39,324 63,290 
Purchases of property and equipment in accounts payable and accrued expenses3,921 5,212 15,071 
Deferred purchase consideration related to business combinations2,550 14,377 50,079 
Fair value of common stock issued related to business combinations(6,658)(13,827,929)(28,735)
Fair value of common stock issued to settle the conversion of convertible notes— (2,523)(1,258,562)
Fair value of shares received to settle convertible note hedges— 133,144 1,800,933 
Fair value of common stock issued in connection with the exercise of common stock warrants— (806,446)— 
Bitcoin lent to third-party borrowers— 5,934 (6,084)
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
paymentInstallment
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
segment
customer
paymentInstallment
thirdPartyProcessor
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
customer
thirdPartyProcessor
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
customer
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Number of reportable segments | segment   2      
Interest earned on customer funds   $ 153,500,000 $ 0 $ 0  
Severance and other related expenses $ 70,200,000 104,000,000      
Advertising costs   360,100,000 544,200,000 435,800,000  
Selling and marketing expenses not directly related to a revenue generating transaction   898,300,000 840,000,000 778,300,000  
Interest income   126,600,000 0 0  
Short-term restricted cash 770,380,000 770,380,000 639,780,000 18,778,000  
Long-term restricted cash 71,812,000 71,812,000 71,600,000 71,702,000  
Reclassification from loans held for sale to loans held for investment   201,900,000      
Net gains on sales of loans   196,100,000 164,300,000 95,500,000  
Consumer receivables reclassified from loans held for investment to loans held for sale and sold to third parties   437,500,000      
Bitcoin for investment purposes, fair value 339,898,000 339,898,000 102,303,000    
Bitcoin for investment purposes, cost 220,000,000 220,000,000      
Increase in retained earnings 18,692,836,000 18,692,836,000 17,251,355,000 3,313,589,000 $ 2,681,569,000
Gain from the remeasurement of bitcoin investment   $ 207,084,000 0 0  
Measurement period for business combinations   1 year      
Intangible assets impairment   $ 0 0 0  
Settlement period for customers payable   1 day      
Retained Earnings          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Increase in retained earnings (528,429,000) $ (528,429,000) (568,712,000) $ (27,965,000) (297,223,000)
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Bitcoin for investment purposes, fair value     30,511,000    
Increase in retained earnings     30,511,000   (399,733,000)
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Retained Earnings          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Increase in retained earnings     30,511,000   $ 102,974,000
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Restricted cash $ 314,700,000 $ 314,700,000 $ 276,700,000    
Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Vesting term   4 years      
Consumer          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Threshold period past due to consider amounts to be uncollectible 180 days 180 days      
Customer Concentration Risk | Net Revenue          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Number of customers | customer   0 0 0  
Credit Concentration Risk | Settlements Receivable          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Number of third party processors | thirdPartyProcessor   2 2    
Third Party Processor One | Credit Concentration Risk | Settlements Receivable          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Concentration risk   46.00% 54.00%    
Third Party Processor Two | Credit Concentration Risk | Settlements Receivable          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Concentration risk   35.00% 31.00%    
Minimum          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Settlements receivable, settlement period   1 day      
Loans held for sale selling period   1 day      
Settlements receivable and payable, settlement period   1 day      
Maximum          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Settlements receivable, settlement period   2 days      
Loans held for sale selling period   2 days      
Settlements receivable and payable, settlement period   2 days      
Subscription and services-based revenue          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Contract with customer, term   1 month      
Subscription and services-based revenue | Afterpay Limited          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Increment payment period   14 days      
Subscription and services-based revenue | Minimum | Afterpay Limited          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Number of payment installments | paymentInstallment 3 3      
Payment period   6 months      
Subscription and services-based revenue | Maximum | Afterpay Limited          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Number of payment installments | paymentInstallment 4 4      
Payment period   12 months      
Hardware revenue | Minimum          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Payment period   30 days      
Hardware revenue | Maximum          
Concentration Risk [Line Items]          
Payment period   90 days      
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment (Details)
Dec. 31, 2023
Capitalized software  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful Life 18 months
Computer and data center equipment  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful Life 3 years
Furniture and fixtures  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful Life 7 years
Maximum | Leasehold improvements  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful Life 10 years
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REVENUE - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total net revenue $ 21,915,623 $ 17,531,587 $ 17,661,203
Transaction-based revenue      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue from contracts with customers: 6,315,301 5,701,540 4,793,146
Total net revenue 6,315,301 5,701,540 4,793,146
Subscription and services-based revenue      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue from contracts with customers: 4,319,825 3,385,784 2,445,811
Revenue from other sources 1,625,017 1,166,989 263,920
Total net revenue 5,944,842 4,552,773 2,709,731
Hardware revenue      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue from contracts with customers: 157,178 164,418 145,679
Total net revenue 157,178 164,418 145,679
Bitcoin revenue      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue from contracts with customers: 9,498,302 7,112,856 10,012,647
Total net revenue $ 9,498,302 $ 7,112,856 $ 10,012,647
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INVESTMENTS IN DEBT SECURITIES - Short-Term and Long-Term Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost $ 1,108,806  
Fair Value 1,103,028  
Short-term debt securities:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 859,198 $ 1,100,805
Gross Unrealized Gains 306 24
Gross Unrealized Losses (7,603) (18,978)
Fair Value 851,901 1,081,851
Short-term debt securities: | U.S. agency securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 68,778 96,545
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 16
Gross Unrealized Losses (1,263) (2,120)
Fair Value 67,515 94,441
Short-term debt securities: | Corporate bonds    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 216,864 368,110
Gross Unrealized Gains 96 2
Gross Unrealized Losses (1,733) (7,475)
Fair Value 215,227 360,637
Short-term debt securities: | Commercial paper    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 15,159 31,503
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Fair Value 15,159 31,503
Short-term debt securities: | Municipal securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 9,396 9,884
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses (231) (191)
Fair Value 9,165 9,693
Short-term debt securities: | Certificates of deposit    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 3,856 6,400
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Fair Value 3,856 6,400
Short-term debt securities: | U.S. government securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 544,145 580,568
Gross Unrealized Gains 210 6
Gross Unrealized Losses (4,357) (8,937)
Fair Value 539,998 571,637
Short-term debt securities: | Foreign government securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 1,000 7,795
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses (19) (255)
Fair Value 981 7,540
Long-term debt securities:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 249,608 600,305
Gross Unrealized Gains 1,739 9
Gross Unrealized Losses (220) (26,885)
Fair Value 251,127 573,429
Long-term debt securities: | U.S. agency securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost   74,097
Gross Unrealized Gains   0
Gross Unrealized Losses   (3,782)
Fair Value   70,315
Long-term debt securities: | Corporate bonds    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 94,564 245,891
Gross Unrealized Gains 809 6
Gross Unrealized Losses (45) (9,171)
Fair Value 95,328 236,726
Long-term debt securities: | Municipal securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 2,495 10,415
Gross Unrealized Gains 55 3
Gross Unrealized Losses (138) (664)
Fair Value 2,412 9,754
Long-term debt securities: | U.S. government securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 152,549 268,902
Gross Unrealized Gains 875 0
Gross Unrealized Losses (37) (13,210)
Fair Value $ 153,387 255,692
Long-term debt securities: | Foreign government securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost   1,000
Gross Unrealized Gains   0
Gross Unrealized Losses   (58)
Fair Value   $ 942
v3.24.0.1
INVESTMENTS IN DEBT SECURITIES - Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Short-term debt securities:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]    
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value $ 151,548 $ 190,928
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses (183) (1,299)
Greater than 12 months, Fair Value 385,780 813,607
Greater than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses (7,419) (17,679)
Total, Fair Value 537,328 1,004,535
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses (7,602) (18,978)
Long-term debt securities:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]    
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value 41,269 100,235
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses (92) (905)
Greater than 12 months, Fair Value 2,657 471,619
Greater than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses (126) (25,980)
Total, Fair Value 43,926 571,854
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses (218) (26,885)
U.S. agency securities | Short-term debt securities:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]    
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value 9,770 8,572
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses (10) (24)
Greater than 12 months, Fair Value 57,745 84,628
Greater than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses (1,253) (2,096)
Total, Fair Value 67,515 93,200
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses (1,263) (2,120)
U.S. agency securities | Long-term debt securities:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]    
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value   11,501
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses   (20)
Greater than 12 months, Fair Value   58,814
Greater than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses   (3,762)
Total, Fair Value   70,315
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses   (3,782)
Corporate bonds | Short-term debt securities:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]    
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value 61,054 34,795
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses (60) (423)
Greater than 12 months, Fair Value 110,706 320,748
Greater than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses (1,673) (7,052)
Total, Fair Value 171,760 355,543
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses (1,733) (7,475)
Corporate bonds | Long-term debt securities:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]    
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value 11,819 33,862
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses (31) (262)
Greater than 12 months, Fair Value 2,274 201,791
Greater than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses (14) (8,909)
Total, Fair Value 14,093 235,653
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses (45) (9,171)
Municipal securities | Short-term debt securities:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]    
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value 0 587
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses 0 (13)
Greater than 12 months, Fair Value 9,165 5,811
Greater than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses (231) (178)
Total, Fair Value 9,165 6,398
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses (231) (191)
Municipal securities | Long-term debt securities:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]    
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value 976 467
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses (24) (33)
Greater than 12 months, Fair Value 383 8,784
Greater than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses (112) (631)
Total, Fair Value 1,359 9,251
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses (136) (664)
U.S. government securities | Short-term debt securities:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]    
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value 80,724 146,974
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses (113) (839)
Greater than 12 months, Fair Value 207,183 394,880
Greater than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses (4,243) (8,098)
Total, Fair Value 287,907 541,854
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses (4,356) (8,937)
U.S. government securities | Long-term debt securities:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]    
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value 28,474 54,405
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses (37) (590)
Greater than 12 months, Fair Value 0 201,288
Greater than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses 0 (12,620)
Total, Fair Value 28,474 255,693
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses (37) (13,210)
Foreign government securities | Short-term debt securities:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]    
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value 0 0
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Greater than 12 months, Fair Value 981 7,540
Greater than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses (19) (255)
Total, Fair Value 981 7,540
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses $ (19) (255)
Foreign government securities | Long-term debt securities:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]    
Less than 12 Months, Fair Value   0
Less than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses   0
Greater than 12 months, Fair Value   942
Greater than 12 months, Gross Unrealized Losses   (58)
Total, Fair Value   942
Total, Gross Unrealized Losses   $ (58)
v3.24.0.1
INVESTMENTS IN DEBT SECURITIES - Contractual Maturities of Short-Term and Long-Term Investments (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Amortized Cost  
Due in one year or less $ 859,198
Due in one to five years 249,608
Amortized Cost 1,108,806
Fair Value  
Due in one year or less 851,901
Due in one to five years 251,127
Fair Value $ 1,103,028
v3.24.0.1
CUSTOMER FUNDS - Assets Underlying Customer Funds (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Customer funds $ 3,170,430 $ 3,180,324
Cash    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Customer funds 2,137,634 1,748,983
Cash equivalents: | Money market funds    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Customer funds 4,042 851,296
Cash equivalents: | Reverse repurchase agreement    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Customer funds $ 1,028,754 $ 580,045
v3.24.0.1
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Customer funds: $ 3,170,430 $ 3,180,324
Short-term debt securities: 851,901 1,081,851
Long-term debt securities: 251,127 573,429
Bitcoin investment 339,898 102,303
Safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties 1,038,585 428,243
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for other parties (1,038,585) (428,243)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Investment in marketable equity security 8,267 11,092
Bitcoin investment 339,898 102,303
Safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties 0 0
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for other parties 0 0
Total assets (liabilities) measured at fair value 3,356,213 3,602,989
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Investment in marketable equity security 0 0
Bitcoin investment 0 0
Safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties 1,038,585 428,243
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for other parties (1,038,585) (428,243)
Total assets (liabilities) measured at fair value 415,335 860,954
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Investment in marketable equity security 0 0
Bitcoin investment 0 0
Safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties 0 0
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for other parties 0 0
Total assets (liabilities) measured at fair value 0 0
Money market funds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 960,705 1,230,924
Restricted Cash: 291,374 0
Customer funds: 4,042 851,296
Money market funds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 0 0
Restricted Cash: 0 0
Customer funds: 0 0
Money market funds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 0 0
Restricted Cash: 0 0
Customer funds: 0 0
Reverse repurchase agreement | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Customer funds: 1,028,754 580,045
Reverse repurchase agreement | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Customer funds: 0 0
Reverse repurchase agreement | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Customer funds: 0 0
U.S. agency securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 0 0
Short-term debt securities: 0 0
Long-term debt securities: 0 0
U.S. agency securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 0 7,923
Short-term debt securities: 67,515 94,441
Long-term debt securities: 0 70,315
U.S. agency securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 0 0
Short-term debt securities: 0 0
Long-term debt securities: 0 0
U.S. government securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 29,788 0
Short-term debt securities: 539,998 571,637
Long-term debt securities: 153,387 255,692
U.S. government securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 0 0
Short-term debt securities: 0
Long-term debt securities: 0 0
U.S. government securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 0 0
Short-term debt securities: 0 0
Long-term debt securities: 0 0
Commercial paper | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 0 0
Commercial paper | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 4,993 25,080
Commercial paper | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 0 0
Corporate bonds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 0 0
Short-term debt securities: 0 0
Long-term debt securities: 0 0
Corporate bonds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 699 0
Short-term debt securities: 215,227 360,637
Long-term debt securities: 95,328 236,726
Corporate bonds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Cash equivalents: 0 0
Short-term debt securities: 0 0
Long-term debt securities: 0 0
Commercial paper | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Short-term debt securities: 0 0
Commercial paper | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Short-term debt securities: 15,159 31,503
Commercial paper | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Short-term debt securities: 0 0
Municipal securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Short-term debt securities: 0 0
Long-term debt securities: 0 0
Municipal securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Short-term debt securities: 9,165 9,693
Long-term debt securities: 2,412 9,754
Municipal securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Short-term debt securities: 0 0
Long-term debt securities: 0 0
Certificates of deposit | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Short-term debt securities: 0 0
Certificates of deposit | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Short-term debt securities: 3,856 6,400
Certificates of deposit | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Short-term debt securities: 0 0
Foreign government securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Short-term debt securities: 0 0
Long-term debt securities: 0 0
Foreign government securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Short-term debt securities: 981 7,540
Long-term debt securities: 0 942
Foreign government securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Short-term debt securities: 0 0
Long-term debt securities: $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.0.1
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Fair Value and Carrying Value of Convertible Senior Notes (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - Level 2 - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt instrument $ 4,120,091 $ 4,570,185
Fair Value (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt instrument 3,768,179 3,989,994
2031 Senior Notes | Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt instrument 989,567 988,171
2031 Senior Notes | Fair Value (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt instrument 879,913 782,857
2026 Senior Notes | Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt instrument 993,208 990,414
2026 Senior Notes | Fair Value (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Debt instrument 938,105 885,876
2027 Convertible Notes | Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Convertible notes 569,865 568,535
2027 Convertible Notes | Fair Value (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Convertible notes 468,475 433,082
2026 Convertible Notes | Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Convertible notes 571,014 569,315
2026 Convertible Notes | Fair Value (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Convertible notes 501,910 464,066
2025 Convertible Notes | Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Convertible notes 996,437 993,394
2025 Convertible Notes | Fair Value (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Convertible notes 979,776 943,188
2023 Convertible Notes | Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Convertible notes 0 460,356
2023 Convertible Notes | Fair Value (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Convertible notes $ 0 $ 480,925
v3.24.0.1
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Fair Value and Carrying Value of Loans Held for Sale (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - Level 3 - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Loans held for sale $ 775,424 $ 474,036
Loans held for investment 247,631 123,959
Total 1,023,055 597,995
Fair Value (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Loans held for sale 783,464 491,807
Loans held for investment 258,684 126,122
Total $ 1,042,148 $ 617,929
v3.24.0.1
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Loans Receivable Held-For-Sale      
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Loss included in earnings from excess amortized cost over fair value of loans charge $ 35.1 $ 27.5 $ 6.4
v3.24.0.1
CONSUMER RECEIVABLES, NET - Narrative (Details) - Consumer - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
Loans held for investment, threshold period past due 60 days  
Consumer receivables $ 2,629,969 $ 2,022,450
Cash in transit $ 365,400 $ 224,900
Percentage of cash in transit to total amortized cost of consumer receivables 13.90% 11.10%
Threshold period past due to consider amounts to be uncollectible 180 days  
Pass    
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
Consumer receivables $ 2,500,000  
Classified    
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
Consumer receivables $ 100,000  
Minimum    
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
Payment period 14 days  
Maximum    
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
Payment period 56 days  
v3.24.0.1
CONSUMER RECEIVABLES, NET - Aging Analysis (Details) - Consumer - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Consumer receivables $ 2,629,969 $ 2,022,450
Non-delinquent loans    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Consumer receivables 2,074,532 1,643,874
1 - 60 days past due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Consumer receivables 453,412 295,830
61 - 90 days past due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Consumer receivables 26,798 20,612
90+ days past due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Consumer receivables $ 75,227 $ 62,134
v3.24.0.1
CONSUMER RECEIVABLES, NET - Activity in Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - Consumer - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
11 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2023
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]    
Allowance for credit losses, beginning of the period $ 115,552 $ 151,290
Provision for credit losses 203,670 261,296
Charge-offs and other adjustments (168,664) (228,845)
Foreign exchange effect 732 1,534
Allowance for credit losses, end of the period $ 151,290 $ 185,275
v3.24.0.1
CUSTOMER LOANS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans held for sale $ 775,424 $ 474,036
Loan Portfolio Segment    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Consumer receivables, net $ 247,631 $ 123,959
Loans held for investment, threshold period past due 60 days  
Nonperforming Financial Instruments | Loan Portfolio Segment    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans held for investment, threshold period past due 90 days  
Unlikely to be Collected Financing Receivable | Loan Portfolio Segment    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Loans held for investment, threshold period past due 120 days  
Pass | Loan Portfolio Segment    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Consumer receivables $ 261,400  
v3.24.0.1
CUSTOMER LOANS - Loans Held for Sale by Category (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Loans held for sale $ 775,424 $ 474,036
Commercial    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Loans held for sale 478,128 327,449
Consumer    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Loans held for sale 274,630 120,870
Other    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Loans held for sale $ 22,666 $ 25,717
v3.24.0.1
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET - Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 619,357 $ 696,849
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (323,301) (367,547)
Property and equipment, net 296,056 329,302
Capitalized software    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 243,214 197,420
Computer equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 224,127 224,959
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 123,218 228,634
Office furniture and equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 28,798 $ 45,836
v3.24.0.1
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]      
Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment $ 172.8 $ 131.5 $ 94.2
v3.24.0.1
ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Details)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2022
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2022
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2022
AUD ($)
Afterpay Limited            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Equity consideration (in shares) | shares   113,617,352        
Equity consideration   $ 13,800,000,000        
Acquisition cost expensed $ 66,337,000     $ 66,300,000    
Acquired debt from acquisition   1,058,065,000       $ 1.5
Consideration transferred   $ 13,836,622,000        
Other Acquisition            
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Consideration transferred     $ 14,200,000 46,000,000 $ 253,700,000  
Goodwill amount expected to be tax deductible     0 0 0  
Intangible assets (excluding goodwill) amount expected to be tax deductible     $ 0 $ 0 $ 0  
v3.24.0.1
ACQUISITIONS - Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details)
$ in Thousands, $ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2022
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2022
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2022
AUD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:            
Goodwill     $ 11,966,761 $ 11,919,720   $ 519,276
Afterpay Limited            
Consideration:            
Stock (113,617,352 shares of Class A common stock, excluding value accounted as post-combination expense of $66,337)   $ 13,827,929        
Equity consideration (in shares) | shares   113,617,352        
Acquisition cost expensed $ 66,337   $ 66,300      
Cash paid to settle tax withholding in connection with replacement awards   $ 8,693        
Total consideration   13,836,622        
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:            
Current assets (inclusive of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash acquired)   653,709        
Consumer receivables   1,245,508        
Other non-current assets   74,232        
Long-term debt - current   (1,058,065)     $ (1.5)  
Current liabilities   (439,358)        
Warehouse funding facilities   (107,996)        
Deferred tax liabilities   (190,689)        
Other non-current liabilities   (63,213)        
Total identifiable net assets acquired   2,117,128        
Goodwill   11,719,494        
Total   13,836,622        
Afterpay Limited | Customer assets            
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:            
Intangible assets   1,378,000        
Afterpay Limited | Intangible technology assets            
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:            
Intangible assets   239,000        
Afterpay Limited | Intangible trade name            
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:            
Intangible assets   $ 386,000        
v3.24.0.1
GOODWILL - Schedule of Change in Carrying Value of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 11,966,761 $ 519,276  
Acquisitions 7,921 11,761,866  
Foreign currency translation adjustments 77,351 (314,381)  
Reallocation between segments 0    
Impairment charge (132,313) 0 $ 0
Ending balance 11,919,720 11,966,761 519,276
Corporate and Other      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 197,885 197,885  
Acquisitions 7,921 0  
Foreign currency translation adjustments 0 0  
Reallocation between segments 0    
Impairment charge (132,313)    
Ending balance 73,493 197,885 197,885
Cash App      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 5,852,930 128,334  
Acquisitions 0 5,882,133  
Foreign currency translation adjustments 77,351 (157,537)  
Reallocation between segments 720,847    
Impairment charge 0    
Ending balance 6,651,128 5,852,930 128,334
Square      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 5,915,946 193,057  
Acquisitions 0 5,879,733  
Foreign currency translation adjustments 0 (156,844)  
Reallocation between segments (720,847)    
Impairment charge 0    
Ending balance $ 5,195,099 $ 5,915,946 $ 193,057
v3.24.0.1
GOODWILL - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
segment
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]      
Number of reportable segments | segment 2    
Goodwill impairment | $ $ 132,313 $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.0.1
ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Cost $ 2,309,724 $ 2,321,295    
Accumulated Amortization (548,203) (307,261)    
Net $ 1,761,521 $ 2,014,034 $ 257,049 $ 137,612
Technology assets        
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life 5 years 5 years    
Cost $ 393,511 $ 398,665    
Accumulated Amortization (201,409) (133,116)    
Net $ 192,102 $ 265,549    
Customer assets        
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life 14 years 15 years    
Cost $ 1,473,970 $ 1,474,163    
Accumulated Amortization (237,316) (110,316)    
Net $ 1,236,654 $ 1,363,847    
Trade names        
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life 9 years 9 years    
Cost $ 428,944 $ 434,766    
Accumulated Amortization (102,774) (58,352)    
Net $ 326,170 $ 376,414    
Other        
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life 9 years 9 years    
Cost $ 13,299 $ 13,701    
Accumulated Amortization (6,704) (5,477)    
Net $ 6,595 $ 8,224    
v3.24.0.1
ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Change in Carrying Value of Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 2,014,034 $ 257,049 $ 137,612
Acquisitions 6,300 2,006,490 159,100
Amortization expense (246,873) (208,952) (40,522)
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments (11,940) (40,553) 859
Ending balance $ 1,761,521 $ 2,014,034 $ 257,049
v3.24.0.1
ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Future Amortization of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]        
2024 $ 227,482      
2025 208,252      
2026 194,185      
2027 147,028      
2028 142,826      
Thereafter 841,748      
Net $ 1,761,521 $ 2,014,034 $ 257,049 $ 137,612
v3.24.0.1
OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (CURRENT) - Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Restricted cash $ 770,380 $ 639,780 $ 18,778
Short term deposits 397,630 25,555  
Processing costs receivable 365,153 298,568  
Accounts receivable, net 134,824 140,508  
Inventory, net 110,097 97,703  
Prepaid expenses 100,770 141,262  
Other 227,003 159,930  
Total 2,353,488 1,627,265  
Deposit held by processor 350,000    
Loan Portfolio Segment      
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Loans held for investment, net of allowance for loan losses $ 247,631 $ 123,959  
v3.24.0.1
OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (CURRENT) - Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]    
Accrued expenses $ 538,812 $ 382,571
Accounts payable 142,554 95,846
Customer deposits 167,028 141,893
Accrued transaction losses 54,042 64,539
Accrued royalties 62,140 63,684
Operating lease liabilities, current $ 53,721 $ 66,854
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Total Total
Other $ 307,903 $ 258,129
Total $ 1,326,200 $ 1,073,516
v3.24.0.1
OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (CURRENT) - Reserve for Transaction Losses (Details) - Transaction Losses - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward]    
Accrued transaction losses, beginning of the period $ 64,539 $ 55,167
Provision for transaction losses 95,885 100,735
Charge-offs to accrued transaction losses (106,382) (91,363)
Accrued transaction losses, end of the period $ 54,042 $ 64,539
v3.24.0.1
OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (CURRENT) - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Transaction Losses    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Provisions for transaction losses realized and written-off within the same period $ 405.6 $ 411.7
v3.24.0.1
OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (NON-CURRENT) - Other Non-Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]      
Investment in non-marketable equity securities $ 205,268 $ 208,880  
Bitcoin investment 339,898 102,303  
Restricted cash 71,812 71,600 $ 71,702
Other 122,508 101,454  
Total $ 739,486 $ 484,237  
v3.24.0.1
BITCOIN - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
bitcoin
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
bitcoin
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Number of bitcoins held for investment purposes | bitcoin 8,038 8,038
Bitcoin for investment purposes, fair value | $ $ 339,898 $ 102,303
v3.24.0.1
BITCOIN - Changes in Bitcoin Investment (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
bitcoin
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
bitcoin
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Amount of bitcoin      
Balance (in bitcoin) | bitcoin 8,038 8,038  
Value      
Bitcoin, beginning balance $ 102,303    
Remeasurement gain 207,084 $ 0 $ 0
Bitcoin, ending balance 339,898 102,303  
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment      
Value      
Bitcoin, beginning balance $ 30,511    
Bitcoin, ending balance   $ 30,511  
v3.24.0.1
BITCOIN - Changes in Bitcoin for Operating Purposes (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
bitcoin
Amount of bitcoin  
Bitcoin, beginning balance (in bitcoin) | bitcoin 638
Additions (in bitcoin) | bitcoin 335,213
Dispositions (in bitcoin) | bitcoin (335,467)
Bitcoin, ending balance (in bitcoin) | bitcoin 384
Value  
Bitcoin, beginning balance | $ $ 10,941
Additions | $ 9,369,762
Dispositions | $ (9,364,010)
Bitcoin, ending balance | $ $ 16,693
v3.24.0.1
BITCOIN - Bitcoin Held on Behalf of Others (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
bitcoin
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
bitcoin
Platform Operator, Crypto-Asset [Line Items]    
Total approximate amount of bitcoin held for other parties | bitcoin 24,570 25,912
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for other parties $ 1,038,585 $ 428,243
Safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties $ 1,038,585 $ 428,243
Crypto-Asset, Held For Customers    
Platform Operator, Crypto-Asset [Line Items]    
Total approximate amount of bitcoin held for other parties | bitcoin 24,570 25,850
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for other parties $ 1,038,585 $ 427,221
Crypto-Asset, Held For Partners    
Platform Operator, Crypto-Asset [Line Items]    
Total approximate amount of bitcoin held for other parties | bitcoin 0 62
Safeguarding obligation liability related to bitcoin held for other parties $ 0 $ 1,022
v3.24.0.1
INDEBTEDNESS - Facility Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 23, 2022
May 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Jun. 09, 2023
Jan. 28, 2021
Nov. 09, 2020
May 28, 2020
Line of Credit | Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Maximum borrowing capacity             $ 1,000,000,000   $ 500,000,000
Convertible Debt                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal outstanding     $ 4,150,000,000 $ 4,610,630,000          
Interest expense     76,104,000 77,889,000 $ 53,964,000        
Revolving Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit | 2020 Credit Facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Maximum borrowing capacity   $ 500,000,000              
Increase limit $ 100,000,000         $ 175,000,000      
Debt covenant, minimum quarterly liquidity amount   $ 250,000,000              
Amounts drawn to date     0            
Letters of credit outstanding     0            
Remaining borrowing capacity     775,000,000            
Revolving Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Minimum | 2020 Credit Facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Unused commitment fee, percent   0.10%              
Revolving Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Maximum | 2020 Credit Facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Unused commitment fee, percent   0.20%              
Revolving Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate | 2020 Credit Facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Basis spread on variable rate 1.00%                
Revolving Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate | Minimum | 2020 Credit Facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Basis spread on variable rate 1.25%                
Additional basis spread on variable rate 0.25%                
Revolving Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate | Maximum | 2020 Credit Facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Basis spread on variable rate 1.75%                
Additional basis spread on variable rate 0.75%                
Revolving Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Federal Funds Rate | 2020 Credit Facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Basis spread on variable rate 0.50%                
Revolving Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Federal Funds Rate | Minimum | 2020 Credit Facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Additional basis spread on variable rate 0.25%                
Revolving Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Federal Funds Rate | Maximum | 2020 Credit Facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Additional basis spread on variable rate 0.75%                
Revolving Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Prime Rate | 2020 Credit Facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Basis spread on variable rate 0.50%                
Revolving Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Prime Rate | Minimum | 2020 Credit Facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Additional basis spread on variable rate 0.25%                
Revolving Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Prime Rate | Maximum | 2020 Credit Facility                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Additional basis spread on variable rate 0.75%                
Revolving Secured Credit Facility | Convertible Debt | Credit Agreement, Second Amendment                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Maximum borrowing capacity               $ 3,600,000,000  
Line of Credit | Secured Debt | Warehouse Funding Facilities                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Maximum borrowing capacity     1,700,000,000            
Remaining borrowing capacity     99,400,000            
Principal outstanding     1,600,000,000            
Interest expense     $ 65,900,000 $ 16,200,000 $ 0        
v3.24.0.1
INDEBTEDNESS - Amounts Drawn on Facilities by Year of Maturity (Details) - Secured Debt - Warehouse Funding Facilities - Line of Credit
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
2024 $ 753,035
2025 154,882
2026 700,000
Total 1,607,917
Principal payment outstanding at year end $ 140,000
Debt maturity, upon termination, period 4 months
v3.24.0.1
INDEBTEDNESS - Senior Unsecured Notes Narrative (Details) - Senior Notes
$ in Millions
May 20, 2021
USD ($)
Senior Unsecured Notes  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Aggregate principal amount $ 2,000.0
Redemption price, percentage 100.00%
Redemption price, premium rate 1.00%
Debt repurchase, percentage 101.00%
Debt default, percentage of interest by trustee or holders (at least) 25.00%
Discounts and commissions payable $ 22.5
Third party offering costs $ 5.7
Senior Unsecured Notes | US Treasury (UST) Interest Rate  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Redemption price, premium, basis spread on variable rate 0.50%
2026 Senior Notes  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Aggregate principal amount $ 1,000.0
Interest rate 2.75%
Effective interest rate 3.06%
2031 Senior Notes  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Aggregate principal amount $ 1,000.0
Interest rate 3.50%
Effective interest rate 3.69%
v3.24.0.1
INDEBTEDNESS - Convertible Notes Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended 67 Months Ended
May 15, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Nov. 13, 2020
USD ($)
day
$ / shares
Mar. 05, 2020
USD ($)
day
$ / shares
May 25, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
shares
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Principal payment on conversion of senior notes | $         $ 461,761,000 $ 1,071,788,000 $ 0  
Convertible Debt                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Conversion price of convertible debt (in USD per share) | $ / shares     $ 121.01          
Convertible Debt | 2026 and 2027 Notes                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Aggregate principal amount | $   $ 1,150,000,000            
Conversion rate   0.003343            
Conversion price of convertible debt (in USD per share) | $ / shares   $ 299.13            
Redemption price, percentage   100.00%            
Convertible Debt | 2026 and 2027 Notes | Debt Instrument, Conversion Term One                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Threshold trading days | day   20            
Threshold consecutive trading days | day   30            
Threshold percentage of stock price trigger   130.00%            
Convertible Debt | 2026 and 2027 Notes | Debt Instrument, Conversion Term Two                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Threshold trading days | day   5            
Threshold consecutive trading days | day   5            
Threshold percentage of stock price trigger   98.00%            
Convertible Debt | 2026 Convertible Notes                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Aggregate principal amount | $   $ 575,000,000            
Interest rate   0.00%            
Conversion price of convertible debt (in USD per share) | $ / shares   $ 299.13            
Convertible Debt | 2027 Convertible Notes                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Aggregate principal amount | $   $ 575,000,000            
Interest rate   0.25%            
Conversion price of convertible debt (in USD per share) | $ / shares   $ 299.13            
Convertible Debt | 2025 Convertible Notes                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Aggregate principal amount | $     $ 1,000,000,000          
Interest rate     0.125%          
Conversion rate     0.0082641          
Conversion price of convertible debt (in USD per share) | $ / shares     $ 121.01          
Redemption price, percentage     100.00%          
Convertible Debt | 2025 Convertible Notes | Debt Instrument, Conversion Term One                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Threshold trading days | day     20          
Threshold consecutive trading days | day     30          
Threshold percentage of stock price trigger     130.00%          
Convertible Debt | 2025 Convertible Notes | Debt Instrument, Conversion Term Two                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Threshold trading days | day     5          
Threshold consecutive trading days | day     5          
Threshold percentage of stock price trigger     98.00%          
Convertible Debt | 2023 Convertible Notes                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Aggregate principal amount | $       $ 862,500,000        
Conversion rate       0.0128456        
Converted principal amount | $         $ 401,900,000      
Shares issued in connection with conversion (in shares) | shares 5,200,000       0     5,200,000
Principal payment on conversion of senior notes | $ $ 461,800,000              
v3.24.0.1
INDEBTEDNESS - Net Carrying Amount of Convertible Notes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Convertible Debt    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Principal outstanding $ 4,150,000 $ 4,610,630
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs (29,909) (40,445)
Total 4,120,091 4,570,185
2031 Senior Notes | Senior Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Principal outstanding 1,000,000 1,000,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs (10,433) (11,829)
Total 989,567 988,171
2026 Senior Notes | Senior Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Principal outstanding 1,000,000 1,000,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs (6,792) (9,586)
Total 993,208 990,414
2027 Convertible Notes | Convertible Debt    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Principal outstanding 575,000 575,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs (5,135) (6,465)
Total 569,865 568,535
2026 Convertible Notes | Convertible Debt    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Principal outstanding 575,000 575,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs (3,986) (5,685)
Total 571,014 569,315
2025 Convertible Notes | Convertible Debt    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Principal outstanding 1,000,000 1,000,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs (3,563) (6,606)
Total $ 996,437 993,394
2023 Convertible Notes | Convertible Debt    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Principal outstanding   460,630
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs   (274)
Total   $ 460,356
v3.24.0.1
INDEBTEDNESS - Interest Expense on Convertible Notes (Details) - Convertible Debt - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Contractual interest expense $ 65,566 $ 66,910 $ 44,141
Amortization of debt issuance costs 10,538 10,979 9,823
Total $ 76,104 $ 77,889 $ 53,964
v3.24.0.1
INDEBTEDNESS - Convertible Note Hedge and Warrant Transactions Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended 67 Months Ended
Nov. 13, 2020
Mar. 05, 2020
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
May 25, 2018
Convertible Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Conversion price of convertible debt (in USD per share)   $ 121.01      
Conversion price of convertible debt after effect of warrants and note hedge (in USD per share)   $ 161.34      
Convertible Debt | 2027 Convertible Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Conversion price of convertible debt (in USD per share) $ 299.13        
Conversion price of convertible debt after effect of warrants and note hedge (in USD per share) 414.18        
Convertible Debt | 2026 Convertible Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Conversion price of convertible debt (in USD per share) 299.13        
Conversion price of convertible debt after effect of warrants and note hedge (in USD per share) $ 368.16        
Common Stock Warrant, 2027 Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Outstanding warrants to purchase aggregate shares of capital stock (in shares) 1,900,000        
Exercise price of warrants (in USD per share) $ 414.18        
Proceeds from issuance of warrants $ 68.0        
Warrants term     60 days 60 days  
Common Stock Warrant, 2026 Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Outstanding warrants to purchase aggregate shares of capital stock (in shares) 1,900,000        
Exercise price of warrants (in USD per share) $ 368.16        
Proceeds from issuance of warrants $ 64.6        
Warrants term     60 days 60 days  
Common Stock Warrant, 2025 Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Outstanding warrants to purchase aggregate shares of capital stock (in shares)   8,260,000      
Exercise price of warrants (in USD per share)   $ 161.34      
Proceeds from issuance of warrants   $ 99.5      
Warrants term     60 days 60 days  
Common Stock Warrant, 2023 Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Outstanding warrants to purchase aggregate shares of capital stock (in shares)         11,100,000
Exercise price of warrants (in USD per share)         $ 109.26
Shares received upon exercise of convertible notes (in shares)     0 3,000,000  
Warrants term     60 days 60 days  
Number of warrants exercised (in shares)     0 0  
Options Held          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Outstanding warrants to purchase aggregate shares of capital stock (in shares) 1,900,000 8,300,000      
Convertible note hedge, option to purchase common stock, price (in USD per share) $ 299.13 $ 121.01      
Cost of convertible note hedge   $ 149.2      
Options Held | 2027 Convertible Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Cost of convertible note hedge $ 104.3        
Options Held | 2026 Convertible Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Cost of convertible note hedge $ 84.6        
v3.24.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Domestic and Foreign Components of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Domestic $ (30,304) $ (347,968) $ 417,356
Foreign 1,161 (217,349) (259,894)
Income (loss) before income tax $ (29,143) $ (565,317) $ 157,462
v3.24.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Components of Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Current:      
Federal $ 12,003 $ 14,352 $ 201
State 14,351 17,504 3,186
Foreign 51,506 25,425 5,684
Total current provision for income taxes 77,860 57,281 9,071
Deferred:      
Federal (58,532) (59,909) (1,463)
State (25,072) (7,677) (524)
Foreign (2,275) (2,007) (8,448)
Total deferred benefit for income taxes (85,879) (69,593) (10,435)
Total benefit for income taxes $ (8,019) $ (12,312) $ (1,364)
v3.24.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Reconciliation of Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate to Company's Effective Tax Rate (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Tax at federal statutory rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefit 45.90% (1.10%) 0.60%
Foreign rate differential (175.60%) (2.00%) 10.40%
Other non-deductible expenses (21.70%) (1.20%) 4.40%
Credits 292.90% 27.00% (83.90%)
Other items (2.20%) 0.60% 1.60%
Change in valuation allowance 11.20% (46.70%) 290.40%
Share-based compensation (16.10%) 7.50% (275.00%)
Change in uncertain tax positions (27.40%) (1.50%) 5.00%
Income/loss inclusions of U.S. foreign subsidiaries (216.50%) 2.10% 0.90%
Non-deductible executive compensation (9.20%) (0.30%) 5.90%
Non-deductible acquisition related costs (15.00%) (3.00%) 5.90%
Foreign exchange gain/loss 174.10% (0.20%) 0.00%
Impairment loss (60.80%) 0.00% 0.10%
Return to provision adjustments 26.90% 0.00% 0.00%
Intercompany transactions 0.00% 0.00% 3.80%
Cancellation of debt income 0.00% 0.00% 8.00%
Total 27.50% 2.20% (0.90%)
v3.24.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Tax Effects of Temporary Differences and Related Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred tax assets:    
Capitalized costs & research and development capitalization $ 552,731 $ 474,766
Accrued expenses 173,556 129,695
Net operating loss carryforwards 935,289 1,172,880
Tax credit carryforwards 529,314 501,185
Share-based compensation 45,153 72,128
Other 61,489 6,199
Operating lease liability 85,154 109,176
Cryptocurrency investment 0 30,273
Deferred consideration 6,943 11,665
Convertible notes 33,952 52,915
Safeguarding liability related to bitcoin held for other parties 257,503 110,150
Total deferred tax assets 2,681,084 2,671,032
Valuation allowance (2,001,438) (2,100,383)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 679,646 570,649
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Property, equipment and intangible assets (332,512) (452,658)
Unrealized gain on investments (25,618) (29,554)
Operating lease right-of-use asset (60,600) (96,894)
Safeguarding asset related to bitcoin held for other parties (257,503) (110,150)
Cryptocurrency investment (29,711) 0
Total deferred tax liabilities (705,944) (689,256)
Net deferred tax liabilities $ (26,298) $ (118,607)
v3.24.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]          
Tax benefit   $ 8,019 $ 12,312 $ 1,364  
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance   (98,900) 213,300    
Unrecognized tax benefits   465,103 506,512 448,392 $ 295,182
Unrecognized tax benefit that would impact annual effective tax rate   80,200      
Total accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions   22,100 $ 9,100 $ 7,800  
Undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries   113,200      
Afterpay Limited          
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]          
Tax benefit $ 29,100        
Federal          
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]          
Net operating loss carryforwards   2,400,000      
Federal | Research Tax Credit Carryforward          
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]          
Tax credit carryforward   377,600      
State          
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]          
Net operating loss carryforwards   4,600,000      
State | Research Tax Credit Carryforward          
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]          
Tax credit carryforward   264,700      
Foreign          
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]          
Net operating loss carryforwards   1,600,000      
Foreign | Research Tax Credit Carryforward          
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]          
Tax credit carryforward   57,500      
Maximum | Tax examinations or lapse of applicable statute of limitations          
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]          
Reasonably possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits   $ 17,600      
v3.24.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefit (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]      
Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning of the period $ 506,512 $ 448,392 $ 295,182
Gross increases and decreases related to prior period tax positions (7,348)    
Gross increases and decreases related to prior period tax positions   5,431 6,552
Gross increases and decreases related to current period tax positions (30,063)    
Gross increases and decreases related to current period tax positions   30,988 124,238
Reductions related to lapse of statute of limitations (3,998) (2,950) 0
Gross increases related to acquisitions 0 24,651 22,420
Unrecognized tax benefit, end of the period $ 465,103 $ 506,512 $ 448,392
v3.24.0.1
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Common Stock, Warrants, Conversion of Convertible Notes and Exercise of Convertible Note Hedges and Share Repurchase Program Narrative (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended 67 Months Ended
May 15, 2023
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
vote
class
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
class
shares
Oct. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Nov. 13, 2020
$ / shares
shares
Mar. 05, 2020
$ / shares
shares
May 25, 2018
$ / shares
shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Number of classes of common stock | class   2 2        
Authorized repurchase amount | $       $ 1,000,000      
Aggregate amount on stock repurchased | $   $ 156,812          
Remaining authorized repurchase amount | $   $ 843,200 $ 843,200        
Common Stock              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Number of stock repurchased (in shares)   2,466,000          
Aggregate amount on stock repurchased | $   $ 156,800          
Common Stock Warrant, 2023 Notes              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Outstanding warrants to purchase aggregate shares of capital stock (in shares)             11,100,000
Exercise price of warrants (in USD per share) | $ / shares             $ 109.26
Warrants term   60 days 60 days        
Number of warrants exercised (in shares)   0 0        
Shares received upon exercise of convertible notes (in shares)   0 3,000,000        
Common Stock Warrant, 2025 Notes              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Outstanding warrants to purchase aggregate shares of capital stock (in shares)           8,260,000  
Exercise price of warrants (in USD per share) | $ / shares           $ 161.34  
Warrants term   60 days 60 days        
Common Stock Warrant, 2026 Notes              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Outstanding warrants to purchase aggregate shares of capital stock (in shares)         1,900,000    
Exercise price of warrants (in USD per share) | $ / shares         $ 368.16    
Warrants term   60 days 60 days        
Common Stock Warrant, 2027 Notes              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Outstanding warrants to purchase aggregate shares of capital stock (in shares)         1,900,000    
Exercise price of warrants (in USD per share) | $ / shares         $ 414.18    
Warrants term   60 days 60 days        
Class A Common Stock              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Number of votes per share | vote   1          
Class B Common Stock              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Number of votes per share | vote   10          
Convertible Debt | 2023 Convertible Notes              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Shares received upon exercise of convertible notes (in shares) 5,200,000 0 5,200,000        
v3.24.0.1
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Stock Plans and Share Based Compensation Narrative (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended 97 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2022
USD ($)
Nov. 02, 2019
Nov. 17, 2015
paymentPeriod
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
plan
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Number of share-based compensation plans | plan       2      
Aggregate intrinsic value for options exercised | $       $ 96,100 $ 211,000 $ 1,100,000  
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted (in USD per share) | $ / shares       $ 39.13 $ 73.31 $ 131.57  
Tax benefits related to stock-based compensation expense | $       $ 228,200 $ 218,900 $ 10,500  
Share-based compensation expense | $       1,276,097 1,069,289 608,042  
Share-based compensation expense related to capitalized software | $       30,900 20,700 15,100  
Unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards | $       $ 2,900,000     $ 2,900,000
Unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards, recognition period       3 years      
Afterpay Limited              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Acquisition cost expensed | $ $ 66,337       $ 66,300    
Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Equity instruments other than options, outstanding (in shares)       40,099 28,300   40,099
Total fair value of shares vested | $       $ 873,000 $ 724,200 1,600,000  
Employee Stock Purchase Plan              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Share-based compensation expense | $       $ 63,300 $ 61,400 $ 34,900  
Restricted Stock              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Equity instruments other than options, outstanding (in shares)       0     0
2015 Equity Incentive Plan              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Number of shares available for future issuance (in shares)       121,000,000     121,000,000
Number of shares reserved (in shares)     30,000,000        
Shares reserved for issuance, percent       5.00%      
2015 Equity Incentive Plan | Maximum              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Annual increase of number of shares reserved (in shares)       40,000,000     40,000,000
2015 Equity Incentive Plan | Stock options, RSAs, and RSUs              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Number of equity instruments outstanding (in shares)       43,000,000     43,000,000
2009 Stock Option Plan              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Number of shares available for future issuance (in shares)     0        
2009 Stock Option Plan | Stock options, RSAs, and RSUs              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Number of equity instruments outstanding (in shares)       2,000,000     2,000,000
2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Employee Stock Purchase Plan              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Number of shares available for future issuance (in shares)       30,000,000     30,000,000
Shares reserved for issuance, percent     1.00%        
Discount through payroll deductions as a percentage of eligible compensation   25.00%          
Offering period     12 months        
Number of purchase periods | paymentPeriod     2        
Purchase price of common stock as a percentage of fair market value     85.00%        
Shares purchased under the plan (in shares)             9,000,000
2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Minimum              
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]              
Annual increase of number of shares reserved (in shares)     8,400,000        
v3.24.0.1
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Number of Stock Options Outstanding    
Outstanding, beginning of the period (in shares) 6,739  
Granted (in shares) 682  
Exercised (in shares) (2,065)  
Forfeited (in shares) (311)  
Expired (in shares) (54)  
Outstanding, end of the period (in shares) 4,991 6,739
Weighted Average Exercise Price    
Outstanding, beginning of the period (in USD per share) $ 40.37  
Granted (in USD per share) 65.16  
Exercised (in USD per share) 21.38  
Forfeited (in USD per share) 95.32  
Expired (in USD per share) 91.69  
Outstanding, end of the period (in USD per share) $ 47.64 $ 40.37
Additional Disclosures    
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) 3 years 9 months 18 days 4 years 7 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value $ 195,760 $ 224,484
Options exercisable, number of stock options outstanding (in shares) 4,250  
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in USD per share) $ 40.26  
Options exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) 2 years 11 months 8 days  
Options exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value $ 189,357  
v3.24.0.1
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
$ / shares
shares
Number of Shares  
Unvested, beginning of the period (in shares) | shares 28,300
Granted (in shares) | shares 30,233
Vested (in shares) | shares (14,211)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (4,223)
Unvested, end of the period (in shares) | shares 40,099
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Unvested, beginning of the period (in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 97.89
Granted (in USD per share) | $ / shares 61.03
Vested (in USD per share) | $ / shares 86.84
Forfeited (in USD per share) | $ / shares 90.82
Unvested, end of the period (in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 74.76
v3.24.0.1
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Stock Options Fair Value Assumptions (Details) - Options
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Dividend yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Risk-free interest rate 3.48% 3.08% 1.08%
Expected volatility 62.32% 59.20% 54.91%
Expected term (years) 6 years 7 days 6 years 7 days 6 years 7 days
v3.24.0.1
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Effects of Share-Based Compensation on Consolidated Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Share-based compensation expense $ 1,276,097 $ 1,069,289 $ 608,042
Cost of revenue      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Share-based compensation expense 601 494 410
Product development      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Share-based compensation expense 902,130 701,715 446,596
Sales and marketing      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Share-based compensation expense 130,665 105,231 57,070
General and administrative      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Share-based compensation expense $ 242,701 $ 261,849 $ 103,966
v3.24.0.1
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Numerator:      
Net income (loss) $ (21,124) $ (553,005) $ 158,826
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (30,896) (12,258) (7,458)
Net income attributable to common stockholders, basic 9,772 (540,747) 166,284
Net income attributable to common stockholders, diluted $ 9,772 $ (540,747) $ 166,284
Basic shares:      
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net income (loss) per share (in shares) 608,856 578,949 458,432
Diluted shares:      
Stock options, restricted stock, and employee stock purchase plan (in shares) 5,168 0 17,849
Convertible notes (in shares) 0 0 408
Common stock warrants (in shares) 0 0 25,090
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net income (loss) per share (in shares) 614,024 578,949 501,779
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:      
Basic (in USD per share) $ 0.02 $ (0.93) $ 0.36
Diluted (in USD per share) $ 0.02 $ (0.93) $ 0.33
v3.24.0.1
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 74,971 83,913 48,898
Stock options, restricted stock, and employee stock purchase plan      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 40,431 32,185 7,680
Convertible notes      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 14,297 18,029 23,947
Common stock warrants      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 20,243 33,699 17,271
v3.24.0.1
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Jan. 02, 2023
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2019
renewalOption
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 244,701     $ 373,172
Operating lease liabilities 343,358      
Related Party | Operating Lease Agreement        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Operating lease term     15 years 6 months  
Operating lease renewal term     5 years  
Operating lease, number of renewal options | renewalOption     2  
Operating lease right-of-use assets 10,400      
Operating lease liabilities $ 16,300      
Operating lease, option to terminate leased space (up to) 0.48      
Operating lease, option to terminate leased space termination amount   $ 5,200    
Related Party | Operating Lease Agreement | Maximum        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Operating lease, option to terminate leased space (up to)     0.50  
v3.24.0.1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Total lease payments over term $ 393,531,000    
Finance lease obligation 0    
Total rental expenses for operating leases $ 75,800,000 $ 93,600,000 $ 80,300,000
Building      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease renewal term 5 years    
Building | Minimum      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease term 1 year    
Building | Maximum      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease term 13 years    
v3.24.0.1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Lease Expense Components (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Fixed operating lease costs $ 77,659 $ 93,365
Variable operating lease costs 22,555 27,065
Short-term lease costs 3,332 4,332
Sublease income (11,933) (15,965)
Total lease costs $ 91,613 $ 108,797
v3.24.0.1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Other Information Related to Leases (Details)
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Weighted-average remaining lease term 7 years 7 years 8 months 12 days
Weighted-average discount rate 3.62% 3.55%
v3.24.0.1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Cash Flows Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Payments for operating lease liabilities $ (93,890) $ (92,730)  
Supplemental cash flow data:      
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations $ 7,106 $ 39,324 $ 63,290
v3.24.0.1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
2024 $ 65,279
2025 59,151
2026 49,352
2027 45,389
2028 45,631
Thereafter 128,729
Total 393,531
Less: Amount representing interest 48,177
Less: Lease incentives and transfer to held for sale 1,996
Operating lease liabilities $ 343,358
v3.24.0.1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Future Minimum Payments under the Purchase Commitments (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
2024 $ 300,554
2025 316,425
2026 263,300
2027 315,100
Total $ 1,195,379
v3.24.0.1
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of reportable segments 2
v3.24.0.1
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION - Segment Reporting Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 21,915,623 $ 17,531,587 $ 17,661,203
Gross profit 7,504,886 5,991,892 4,419,823
Amortization of customer and other acquired intangible assets 174,044 138,758 15,747
Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 21,915,623 17,531,587 17,661,203
Gross profit 7,504,886 5,991,892 4,419,823
Corporate and Other      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 200,553 205,646 152,356
Gross profit 52,769 39,947 32,305
Cash App | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 14,681,686 11,031,804 12,315,499
Gross profit 4,323,463 3,245,044 2,070,847
Cash App | Operating Segments | Technology assets      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Amortization of customer and other acquired intangible assets 56,100 53,900 10,500
Square | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 7,033,384 6,294,137 5,193,348
Gross profit 3,128,654 2,706,901 2,316,671
Square | Operating Segments | Technology assets      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Amortization of customer and other acquired intangible assets 10,600 10,500 8,300
Transaction-based revenue      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 6,315,301 5,701,540 4,793,146
Revenue 6,315,301 5,701,540 4,793,146
Transaction-based revenue | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 6,315,301 5,701,540 4,793,146
Transaction-based revenue | Corporate and Other      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 0 0 0
Transaction-based revenue | Cash App | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 498,176 466,171 409,844
Transaction-based revenue | Square | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 5,817,125 5,235,369 4,383,302
Subscription and services-based revenue      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 4,319,825 3,385,784 2,445,811
Revenue 5,944,842 4,552,773 2,709,731
Subscription and services-based revenue | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 5,944,842 4,552,773 2,709,731
Subscription and services-based revenue | Corporate and Other      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 200,553 205,646 152,356
Subscription and services-based revenue | Cash App | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 4,685,208 3,452,777 1,893,008
Subscription and services-based revenue | Square | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 1,059,081 894,350 664,367
Hardware revenue      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 157,178 164,418 145,679
Revenue 157,178 164,418 145,679
Hardware revenue | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 157,178 164,418 145,679
Hardware revenue | Corporate and Other      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 0 0 0
Hardware revenue | Cash App | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 0 0 0
Hardware revenue | Square | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 157,178 164,418 145,679
Bitcoin revenue      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 9,498,302 7,112,856 10,012,647
Revenue 9,498,302 7,112,856 10,012,647
Bitcoin revenue | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 9,498,302 7,112,856 10,012,647
Bitcoin revenue | Corporate and Other      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 0 0 0
Bitcoin revenue | Cash App | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 9,498,302 7,112,856 10,012,647
Bitcoin revenue | Square | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.0.1
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION - Reconciliation of Total Segment Profit to Income before applicable Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]      
Gross profit $ 7,504,886 $ 5,991,892 $ 4,419,823
Less: Product development 2,720,819 2,135,612 1,383,841
Less: Sales and marketing 2,019,009 2,057,951 1,617,189
Less: General and administrative 2,209,190 1,686,849 982,817
Less: Transaction, loan, and consumer receivable losses 660,663 550,683 187,991
Less: Bitcoin impairment losses 0 46,571 71,126
Less: Amortization of customer and other intangible assets 174,044 138,758 15,747
Less: Interest expense (income), net (47,221) 36,228 33,124
Other income, net (202,475) (95,443) (29,474)
Income (loss) before income tax (29,143) (565,317) 157,462
Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]      
Gross profit $ 7,504,886 $ 5,991,892 $ 4,419,823
v3.24.0.1
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION - Revenue by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 21,915,623 $ 17,531,587 $ 17,661,203
United States      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue 20,416,462 16,314,769 17,077,532
International      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 1,499,161 $ 1,216,818 $ 583,671
v3.24.0.1
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION - Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Long-lived assets $ 14,221,998 $ 14,683,269
United States    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Long-lived assets 7,570,973 8,023,535
International    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Long-lived assets 1,889,490 1,858,300
Australia    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Long-lived assets $ 4,761,535 $ 4,801,434
v3.24.0.1
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION - Supplemental Cash Flow Data (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Supplemental Cash Flow Data:      
Cash paid for interest $ 130,009 $ 84,876 $ 40,446
Cash paid for income taxes 81,376 39,045 10,041
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations 7,106 39,324 63,290
Purchases of property and equipment in accounts payable and accrued expenses 3,921 5,212 15,071
Deferred purchase consideration related to business combinations 2,550 14,377 50,079
Fair value of common stock issued related to business combinations (6,658) (13,827,929) (28,735)
Fair value of common stock issued to settle the conversion of convertible notes 0 (2,523) (1,258,562)
Fair value of shares received to settle convertible note hedges 0 133,144 1,800,933
Fair value of common stock issued in connection with the exercise of common stock warrants 0 (806,446) 0
Bitcoin lent to third-party borrowers $ 0 $ 5,934 $ (6,084)
v3.24.0.1
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