Initially called Square Connect, Square's website now just refers to online payment options with Square. What is Square Online Payments? The Square online payment options lets businesses with self-hosted / existing e-commerce websites seamlessly integrate their site with Square to accept payments and manage business data on a web-based dash...

With its minimal underwriting and fast setup, it lowered the barriers to entry for small businesses seeking credit card processing. Suddenly, business owners could download an app, sign up for an account, and accept credit cards within days or even hours. There was no lengthy application before you could start accepting cards, and Square’s simple f...

So if Square is just too expensive or you’re looking for something a little different, we’ll help you compare some popular mobile card readers and POS systems. The current options cover a broad range of features and price points, meaning you can find the best Square alternatives without hassle. When we list price, it is for the device or system ...

Square Capital and Upserve In mid-August, 2016, Square Capital announced an alliance with Upserve, the restaurant management software company that purchased Breadcrumb earlier the same year. The startup claims to manage approximately $8 billion annually in transaction volume. This joint venture will make the Square Cap loan program available t...

In 2019, Square did away with its 2.75% rate in favor of 2.6% + 10 cents per transaction. Additionally, the company is now offering equipment leases, a practice that we generally advise against here at CardFellow. Read on to see what these Square fees mean, and what the leasing is all about. Square’s Per-Transaction Fee “Per-transaction ...

Update: September 2019 - Square has done away with it's 2.75% flat rate pricing. Square charges transaction fees, effectively negating the pricing advantage described in this article. We're leaving it here for historical record, but note that in many cases it may not be less expensive to use Square for small ticket transactions anymore. Business...

Square has oversimplified credit card processing. This has allowed the company to grow rapidly, but at the expense and frustration of many of its users - frustration that comes in the form of deposit limits, frozen funds, and poor customer service. That's not to say you shouldn't use Square. Just be aware of the pros and cons before signing up b...

But there are other factors that make Square a good choice, leaving PayPal behind. So, which one is right for your business? Here's how the two compare. Just looking for the facts on Square? Check out our Square review. NOTE: In April 2023, PayPal Here was discontinued and became PayPal Zettle or Zettle by PayPal. We're leaving this comparison he...