Square Point of Sale

iPad & Android point of sale (POS) system

About Square Point of Sale

Square Point of Sale is a cloud-based POS solution for use with iOS and Android devices, or Square’s own point of sale hardware. The software allows users to manage customers, transactions, inventory, invoicing, and payments, with additional tools for managing customer loyalty, marketing, employees, and payroll.

Square offers magstripe, chip, and contactless card readers for accepting payments via debit and credit cards, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Square Virtual Terminal enables payment collection through a computer, which allows merchants to key in card details so that no card reader is required.

Sell from anywhere

Square Point of Sale helps businesses sell in-person, online, over the phone, or out in the field. Merchants can add a synced online store, sell through Instagram and Facebook, and offer curbside pickup, local delivery, and shipping -- no coding required.

Grow customer relationships

The built-in customer directory can track customer preferences and feedback with every card swipe. Key customer information is added automatically to build profiles, and merchants can search and sort customers to view their purchase histories, target email marketing campaigns, and send more personalized messages that keep customers coming back more often.

Track the health of your business

With Square Dashboard and built-in sales reports on the POS, merchants can access their sales data from any device, with real-time hourly sales reports for each location, transaction and deposit tracking, and more. Square POS helps merchants manage their inventory from anywhere. Products can be imported via CSV and names, prices, and quantities can be edited at any time. Daily stock alert emails notify users of items with low or no stock, and inventory levels can be exported to printable spreadsheets.

Everything is integrated into your POS for a stress-free experience. It’s free to use, and no contracts, fine print, or manuals required.


Key benefits of Square Point of Sale

No contracts, fine print, or user manuals required. You can switch and have your team start ringing up customers in minutes.

Flexibility and Customization

  • Build a POS that streamlines your day-to-day and makes running your business easier. Start free with the essentials and add on additional features based on your business needs. Everything is integrated into your POS for a stress-free experience.

  • Payment can be processed from Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express cards, and payment can be taken without an internet connection in offline mode.

    Personalized Customer Experiences

  • Know what your customers like. Track items they purchase, unique preferences, and feedback automatically every time you make a sale.

  • Payment details for regular customers can be stored, enabling users to charge them at the checkout with the tap of a button.

    Streamline Employee Management

  • Merchants can enable employee passcodes to control what data each employee is able to access, and all transactions are linked to employees, allowing users to keep track of who is responsible for each sale or refund, and reconcile commissions or tips.

  • Employees can clock in and out with timecards on the point of sale, with automatic overtime calculation, and hours can be edited by users.

    Drive Business Growth

  • Look at real-time sales trends to see how your business is doing. Review historical data to see what’s working. Use your POS’s built in sales and inventory reports to determine new opportunities and the right products to sell.

  • Sales reports can be filtered by location, device, and employee, and revenue-per-labor-hour reports can be generated to identify the most efficient employees.

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    Square Point of Sale Software - Sell at the counter, on the go, or online, so you never miss a sale.
    Square Point of Sale Software - Customize your checkout to keep your line moving and your customers happy.
    Square Point of Sale Software - Accept every way your customers want to pay.
    Square Point of Sale Software - Track customer’s preferences and purchases with every card swipe.
    Square Point of Sale Software - Keep track of your sales, inventory, and locations, all in one system.

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    Rose
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    • Industry: Automotive
    • Company size: 51–200 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    Square reader

    Reviewed on 29/11/2022

    Great !

    Great !

    Pros

    It's so easy to use and you can store all your items I. There for quick access

    Cons

    Some times it takes several swipes to read the card.

    Shannon
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    • Industry: Food & Beverages
    • Company size: 2–10 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

    Square point of sale review.

    Reviewed on 11/05/2023

    Overall its an ok system for someone that needs a pos in a hurry.

    Overall its an ok system for someone that needs a pos in a hurry.

    Pros

    Easy to set up online. And easy for out users to navigate.

    Cons

    Customer service and human contact was not good.

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    Reasons for Choosing Square Point of Sale

    Personal issues.

    Reasons for Switching to Square Point of Sale

    It was the easiest and fastest to set up.
    Verified Reviewer
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    • Industry: Mental Health Care
    • Company size: Self Employed
    • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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    • Likelihood to recommend 1.0 /10

    Not impressed and overpriced!

    Reviewed on 28/03/2023

    Overall it's been a poor experience.

    Overall it's been a poor experience.

    Pros

    There really isn't anything that I like about Square POS. It never works well

    Cons

    Payment failures, makes you buy software even though not needed

    Mario
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    • Industry: Food & Beverages
    • Company size: 2–10 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

    Great POS

    Reviewed on 30/01/2023

    I use to have just a Cash Register with departments and switching to Square not only improved my...

    I use to have just a Cash Register with departments and switching to Square not only improved my check out and ordering process but also let me add as many terminal as I need. Fees are reasonable and deposited fast.

    Pros

    This Software is very friendly and easy to implement.

    Cons

    I'm currently using Square for Restaurants and I will like to have some changes in Modifiers that in case to be selected then request more information.Today i.e. if someone orders 2 or more eggs y have to use a modifier to define how they want them in order not to make the list of options too long. And had happned that some one have selected Scramble (but not selected eggs) what becomes a problem at pick up.

    Diana
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    • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
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    • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

    My client love tap option

    Reviewed on 29/03/2023

    I have used Square for around 10 years for Point of sake and highly recommend it.

    I have used Square for around 10 years for Point of sake and highly recommend it.

    Pros

    Easy to use and love option to tap and go.

    Cons

    I find when integrating with Noterro( my client management software) the transaction times out and I need to close app and restart it occasionally.

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    Square Point of Sale FAQs

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    Square Point of Sale offers the following pricing plans:

    • Free Trial: Not Available

    Square's pricing is simple for businesses of all sizes. No monthly fees or contracts. Processing rate for in-person is 2.6% + 10¢ per tap, dip, or swipe. Hardware starting at $0 w/ free reader. Processing rate for online is online is 6% + 30¢ per transaction.

    Square Point of Sale has the following typical customers:

    Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500

    Square Point of Sale supports the following languages:

    English, French, Japanese, Spanish

    Square Point of Sale supports the following devices:

    Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

    Square Point of Sale integrates with the following applications:

    Acuity Scheduling, CSI Platform, Craver, DAVO, Fomo, Linktree, Local Line, Mailchimp, Make, MarginEdge, MoeGo, Paymo, Poptin, Printful, Quickbooks Online, SKU IQ, Sociavore, Stitch Labs, Synder, Thrive by Shopventory, Wix, WooCommerce, Xero

    Square Point of Sale offers the following support options:

    Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat

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