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“Finally there’s a handheld that works. And it feels just like what we’re used to: a device that slides right into your pocket. [Square Handheld] helps us expand our footprint — servers can be outside, enter three or four orders without leaving their area, and continue to be present for customers.”
A. Jacob Paronyan
Managing Partner, Roaming Goat Wine Bar
San Francisco, CA
“The new Square Point of Sale makes it easy to manage it all, flow between operations, and deliver a great experience.”
Lorena Cortez
Founder and co-owner, Mellow SF
San Francisco, CA
“If I walk out of my house without my phone, I’ll go back because I need it. And that’s what Square is. I need it. It’s a partner with us. It’s Chef Charles, myself, and Square that run this organization, that’s helping us build Charles Pan-Fried Chicken.”
Quie Slobert
COO, Charles Pan-Fried Chicken
New York, NY
“I use Square for banking, and it has really revolutionized my business organization. I’m able to see everything including my transactions and how much I’m spending per project. Before Square I was not doing that, and it was really [challenging].”
Emily Yates
Owner and lead designer, Flower Friends
Oakland, CA
“Square Savings has been amazing for me, especially when it comes to quarterly taxes. Normally it's such a stressful time for me; I get so worried. This last quarter was such a breeze. I just transferred the money into my checking account, paid sales tax, and it was the easiest thing ever.”
Doran Tomoko
Owner and esthetician, Haute Beauty
Monterey, CA
Explore all new features
Square Handheld
Process payments, take tableside orders, and manage inventory — all from the palm of your hand. Only 0.7 pounds and super feature packed, this new, durable device helps you engage more customers, increase profits, and do more on the move. It’s the ultimate in portability.
Square Point of Sale
Get up and running quickly with this powerful, intuitive POS, personalized for your business needs. Equipped with specific settings, features, and functionality purpose-built for different business types, you can access tools to handle everything from taking a payment to managing complex ops.
Square AI
Open Beta
Get instant insights with just a question. Want to know your best sellers, slowest hours, top customers, or labor trends? Just ask. Square AI helps you uncover answers, spot trends, and make smarter decisions—fast.
Square Checking
Tap into your funds instantly.1 With a free Square Checking account and debit card2 you can access, spend, and manage your money as soon as you make a sale. No fees, no minimums.
Now with Square Invoices, you’ll pay $0 in processing fees when you receive an ACH bank payment directly into your Square Checking account.
Square Savings
Save automatically with every sale and budget effortlessly, all while earning 1.00% APY.3 With smart folder recommendations, it's even easier to set aside funds for key expenses like taxes and supplies, based on insights from businesses like yours. 100% free, no fees or minimums.
Square Loans
Fast funding made simple, repaid automatically with a percentage of your daily sales. With a Square Loan, you can smooth your cash flow and grow your business, with no hidden fees or long forms to fill out. Get your loan funds deposited instantly into your Square Checking account, or get your money as soon as the next business day to keep things moving.
Square Dashboard
With the new and improved Square Dashboard app, you can get a unified look at your business and manage essential tasks in real time. Track business performance, manage your finances, and keep up with your team — anytime, anywhere.
DoorDash and Uber Eats improvements
Onboard in minutes and manage all your menus and orders from one dashboard with real-time menu syncing to have total control of your business.
Lower Square Online ordering delivery costs
Reduce costs and offer more affordable delivery: Square Online ordering now offers competitive on-demand delivery fees compared to top restaurant ordering platforms with no per-order dispatch fees.4
Reliability improvements to reduce business disruptions
We’re always working hard to bring you a faster, more reliable platform. We’ve made improvements to reduce outages, to reduce Square Reader disconnects by 70%, and to speed up our POS cart-to-checkout by 55% with enhanced notifications, and an easy switch to offline payments when needed.
New and improved online ordering
Get online effortlessly with our new, fast, high-converting ordering page that syncs with your menus in Square. Save up to 30% on every online order with commission-free pickup and delivery.5
Preauthorized bar tabs
No more holding on to cards behind the bar. Let customers preauthorize a tab and pay seamlessly at the end of the night, making checkout fast and secure for your business.
Item splits
Reduce the time your staff spends calculating totals and waiting on guests to figure out shared costs. Quickly split single items across multiple checks, down to fractional portions like one-third of a bottle of wine.
Scan to pay
Free up tables faster by giving customers the freedom to pay via QR code on their checks.
Consolidated orders tab
Organize orders from all your different channels, such as Square Online, DoorDash, and Uber Eats, into a single, easy-to-manage tab.
Instant Payouts
No more waiting for payouts when you connect Square to DoorDash or Uber Eats. When customers order from these platforms, you’ll get immediate access to your earnings in your Square Checking account, with no fees whatsoever.6
Remote device management
Stay in charge of your day: Check network strength and connection; monitor your Square tools live; turn on proactive notifications; and switch quickly to offline payments.7
Robust, professional-grade network connectivity
Reduce the potential for disruptions with premium networking equipment. We partnered with best-in-class manufacturer Ubiquiti to give you quick access to a stronger and more reliable network. Access it on Square Shop.
Royalty calculation
Get accurate, predictable income from franchises and licensing agreements by automating royalty calculations, eliminating manual work and helping you grow your business.
Improved bulk tooling for online selling
Get set up online faster with tools that let you edit multiple item attributes at the same time. Upload many photos at once that map to the right product automatically.
Save on fees and speed up payments with Square Invoices and Square Checking
Pay $0 in processing fees when you receive an ACH bank payment directly into your Square Checking account. Reduce the steps to depositing your checks by reconciling check payments directly against a Square Invoice.
Send invoices up to $1 million
Stay organized: Consolidate your payments for large projects into a single invoice, and accept installment payments up to your default limit. Let your buyers customize the amount they want to pay on an invoice.
New Square Kiosk features
Now your kiosk can handle 150+ menu items with speed and ease, and you can decide how to call kiosk orders: by name, table, or order number.
Sell by units and fractional quantities
Track inventory however you like, from basic unit costs to detailed quantities. For example, bottle shop managers can receive wine by the case, track stock by the bottle, and sell by the bottle or glass.
Cost tracking
Track item-level costs for better visibility into your bottom line. Enter a unit cost per item, and see a COGS report in your Square Dashboard.
Unlinked refunds
Handle customer refund requests with flexibility, even without a linked Square transaction. Process unlinked refunds via Square Gift Card, or if eligible, issue refunds to credit card or cash.
Advanced cart sorting
Increase efficiency by organizing checks in the way that works best for you: by seat, time, alphabet, or course.
Waitlist automation
Put your waitlist on autopilot. Protect your time and create demand with a waitlist that fills cancellation openings automatically.
Aging inventory report
Easily spot items that have been around too long and adjust your sales strategy to discount, reprice, or remove them to optimize your cash flow and improve your bottom line.
New hire onboarding and staff improvements
Streamline new hire onboarding and collect team member documents centrally within Square with improvements to the Square Team app.
New item library filters
Navigate your item library more efficiently with new filtering options. Filter by item type, stock quantity, or sale status, and combine filters to update your catalog quickly.
House accounts
Build trust with your regulars by invoicing them monthly, quarterly, or whenever works for your business.
Transfer orders
Maintain inventory accuracy when transferring stock across locations by tracking the transit status, so what you have on hand reflects real-time availability.
Groceries on us
Slash your food costs amid rising inflation. We’ve partnered with Sysco to cover grocery expenses: Earn up to $1,000/month in subsidies by switching to Square.
Reservation platforms
Elevate your booking experience by integrating Resy, OpenTable, and SevenRooms with Square. Streamline bookings, manage table assignments, and access detailed guest insights.
Packages
Lock in revenue and build customer loyalty by bundling your best offerings. Create a set of pre-paid services or classes that clients can redeem as they go, whether they’re paying online or in person.
Booking site branding and customization
Make your online bookings look and feel like you: Set a logo and brand color; customize your service and category imagery; and add your website, social links, and business hours.
Faster, easier payroll
The redesigned experience offers faster load times, support for larger teams, streamlined onboarding, and the flexibility to pick any weekday as your payday.
Export inventory history
Control how you manage your inventory with the ability to export key inventory data in CSV format for further analysis.
WooCommerce app
Grow your business with Square and WooCommerce. Sync your online store seamlessly with your Square POS and manage payments, inventory, and customer data directly from your Square Dashboard.
Custom booking forms
Collect important client information with tailored forms or contracts, sent automatically after booking.
Service cost commission deduction
Track staff commission deducted from each service. Set up a default cost on services either by dollar amount or percentage, and see the breakdown on your business cost reporting.
Auto card surcharge
Coming soon
Improve your margins and manage costs with the ability to include an automatic surcharge on orders paid for by credit card.
Item availability
Coming soon
Maximize sales while preventing oversells: Easily change an item’s availability from your POS. Mark items from “available” to “10 left” to “sold out” with customizable permissions.
Combos
Coming soon
Boost average order value by offering customers flexible, value-packed item combinations at discounted prices.
“Text us” button
Coming soon
Build trust with your customers and close sales faster by giving them an effortless way to contact you during their buying or booking process.
Simplified item creation flow
Coming soon
Now it’s easier than ever to create items with a flow that lets you enter essential information quickly and go in depth only where needed.
Stock overview upgrade
Coming soon
The revamped stock overview page brings your entire inventory workflow into one hub. Save time by reviewing, adjusting, automating and receiving inventory in a single place. Plus, you can now receive, track, and sell inventory in different units.
Custom tenders
Coming soon
Capture and track all payments you receive, even those that aren’t processed through Square.
Modifier quantities
Coming soon
Speed up order entry by allowing customers or staff to specify the quantity of each modifier they’d like to add, whether at the POS, the kiosk, or online.
Multichannel menu management
Coming soon
Say goodbye to manual updates. Quickly and easily set up and streamline your menus across all your locations and channels, and save time with bulk updates and more.
Simpler navigation in Square Dashboard
We've redesigned the Square Dashboard navigation menu to help you find the tools you need faster. Whether you're managing sales, inventory, or settings, everything’s now easier to access and more intuitive than ever.
Track staff hours more accurately
Now you can compare scheduled versus actual labor hours directly in the Dashboard App. Get clearer insights into staffing and take control of labor costs with smarter, real-time tracking.
Faster staff logins with team member badges
Give your team personalized badges they can securely use to log in to the point of sale—no passcodes needed. It’s quicker, easier, and keeps your business moving.
Save money on shipping with FedEx master rates
FedEx master rates are now available as a shipping label option through Shippo. All connected sellers automatically get access—no setup needed—so you can start saving on every shipment.
Enhanced reporting tools for franchise businesses
Square for Franchises now includes upgraded reporting tools designed for multi-location sellers. Use timezone filters, location group reporting, and comparison tables to get clear, actionable insights across your entire franchise.
Customize tab order in Dashboard app
Prioritize what matters most by rearranging your tabs in the Dashboard app. It's a simple way to streamline your workflow and access key insights faster.
Seat selection now on Square Terminal
Now you can select a seat directly from the menu on Square Terminal, making it easier to manage orders and organize dining experiences with precision.
Delete unwanted bill pay vendors
Keep your vendor list organized by deleting duplicate or outdated bill pay vendors. It's now easier to manage and maintain clean records.
Streamlined bill pay experience in Square Checking
Sellers with a Square Checking1 account can now schedule and send payments directly from the Checking overview page—saving time and simplifying bill management.
Flexible payday on any day of the week
With Square Payroll, you can now choose any day of the week as your payout date. Gain more control over your payroll schedule and pay your team when it works best for your business.
Craft descriptions for food and beverage items with AI
Quickly generate appetizing, high-quality descriptions for your prepared food and beverage items using AI—saving you time while making your menu more enticing.
Updated payroll tax forms page
The payroll tax forms page has been improved with tabs that group federal, state, W-2, and 1099 forms. New filters and an expanded search bar make it easier to find exactly what you need.
Access W-2s and 1099s from an employee’s profile
With Square Payroll, you can now view and download an employee’s W-2 or 1099 directly from their profile—making it faster and easier to manage tax documents.
Square Reader for magstripe with USB-C compatibility
Set up to take swipe payments in minutes by plugging the Square Reader for magstripe directly into your device’s USB-C port—no adapter needed.
Goods and services confirmation
Improve your chances of winning chargeback disputes by enabling a goods and services confirmation on invoices—providing added proof that work was completed or items were delivered.
Import customers without duplicates
Easily import customer data without creating duplicates. View a detailed import summary to see which contacts were successfully imported, matched, or failed—so you stay organized and in control.
Send eGift cards via text
Customers can now send Square eGift Cards through text, making it faster and easier to share your business with friends and family.
Time off report
The time off report gives you a central place to view, manage, and track your team’s time off. See cumulative totals for each team member and stay on top of scheduling with ease.
Percentage-based tip pooling
Easily pool tips by percentage across all tip-eligible roles, giving you more flexibility and fairness in how tips are distributed among your team.
Block customers from booking online
Reduce repeat no-shows and cancellations by blocking specific customers from booking online—giving you more control and helping protect your time and team.
Form links in customer notifications
Make collecting information easier by adding form links to customer notifications. Send forms automatically after booking to streamline intake and stay organized.
New tax exemption options in Square Payroll
Square Payroll now supports tax exemptions for J-1 visa holders and employees who are the spouse, parent, or child of the business owner—helping you stay compliant while simplifying tax management.
Permissions overview on POS (iOS)
Square sellers using Point of Sale on iOS can now view team permissions directly on the device. Quickly confirm access levels to ensure every team member has the right permissions.
Custom reporting hours in Dashboard app
Create and edit custom reporting hours in the Dashboard app to filter data by specific service periods—giving you more precise insights into your business performance.
New manager override prompt on POS
We've improved the manager override experience on Point of Sale to reduce confusion when team members attempt restricted actions—making approvals quicker and clearer.
Simplify passcode set up for teams
You can now view and manage team passcodes more easily. Owners and full-access team members can handle everything in one place on the Square Dashboard—streamlining team access and security.
New Gantt view for easier scheduling shifts
Visualize and schedule shifts hour by hour with a new Gantt-style view—making it easier to manage team coverage and adjust schedules at a glance.
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