Square Point of Sale: Payment

Square Point of Sale (POS) is the all-in-one payment processing app designed for any business. Whether you’re a retail store, a restaurant, or a service business, you’ll have all the features you need to run your business at your fingertips.

Select from multiple modes tailored to your industry to simplify business operations, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and boost your business.

Accept all major payment types
Accept payments wherever your customers are — in person, online, or remotely. Take credit cards, debit cards, cash, digital wallets, QR codes, payment links, Cash App Pay, Tap to Pay and gift cards. With flexible payment options built into your POS system, customers can pay whichever payment method they prefer, and help ensure smoother transactions every time.

Get started quickly
Opening a new retail store or upgrading your existing POS (point of sale) system? Square POS turns your Android phone or tablet into a mobile card reader, credit card terminal, and cash register. Square POS recommends modes for your business—restaurants, appointments, service invoices and online or in-store retail—so you’re processing credit card transactions and issuing invoices from day one.

Custom modes for every business
Access multiple POS modes equipped with unique settings, features, and tools for different business needs. Whether you're managing appointments, sending an invoice, scanning a barcode, or tracking transactions, Square gives you the tools to run smarter and sell better.

• For all businesses:
- Set up quickly and accept flexible payment methods with a free POS (Point-of-Sale) software. Processing fees apply.
- Process transactions, offer preset tip amounts, and transfer funds instantly for a small fee, or get paid in 1–2 business days.
- Send digital receipts by email or text, apply discounts, and issue refunds
- Review daily sales, payment methods, and itemized details in Dashboard, with sales reports and analytics on any device

• For retail:
- Get real-time inventory stock updates, low-stock alerts, and automated restocking with inventory tracker
- Scan barcodes to add items, manage stock, and speed up checkout
- Sync your online store and in-store inventory with Square Online
- Build detailed customer profiles to enhance customer engagement and loyalty

• For beauty & appointments:
- Offer customers a convenient way to book appointments 24/7 with online scheduling
- Secure prepayments and enforce cancellation policies to protect your time. Send secure invoices after the appointment
- Reduce no-show appointments with mobile SMS or email reservation reminders

• For restaurants:
- Enter orders quickly to keep your line moving
- Customize items and modifiers to suit your restaurant’s menu
- Handle dine-in, takeout, and delivery transactions all from one restaurant POS system

• For services:
- Create and send branded invoices and estimates via email, SMS or links
- Secure commitments with e-signatures for better customer and business protection
- Centralize files and track payment history for all your transactions in one place

Download the Square Point of Sale app today and explore how Square can grow with your small business — from fostering customer relationships and team management to accessing advanced reporting.

Disclosure: Some features are only available in the United States.

Square Bitcoin is not offered to NY Sellers or non-US Sellers. Availability subject to change and regulatory approval. Bitcoin’s value is volatile and can change quickly. Bitcoin transactions are irreversible and may experience occasional delays or payment failures. Bitcoin services are provided by Block, Inc., licensed where required. Block, Inc. operates in NY as Block of Delaware and is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYDFS.

Need more assistance? Reach Square Support at 1-855-700-6000 or contact us by mail at Block, Inc., 1955 Broadway, Suite 600, Oakland, CA 94612.