Many POS systems for small businesses are pieced together with each component coming from a different company, each with its own set of fees. For example, the POS software provider often charges a monthly fee. That scales based on the size of your business and how many sales you process. The hardware (payment terminal) could come from a separate company and might have a rental fee, along with an annual contract that is difficult to break if you change your mind. Your merchant services provider might charge monthly fees & and even an account management fee & in addition to a transaction rate for each debit or credit card sale. All of this can cost anywhere from $60 a month for the most basic of POS systems to $150+ a month for software with moderate functionality.
But that's not all. There are often additional (and sometimes hidden) charges for additional employees, advanced reporting andmulti-location management. Some small-business POS systems even charge extra for access to customer support. And that doesn't even include credit card processing fees (which in many cases can have hidden fees and charges of their own).
Square is different. You get a fully integrated, feature-rich point-of-sale system for small businesses, all for one simple charge per transaction. Square’s fees are just 1.9% per tapped, dipped or swiped card payment & that's it. No hidden fees, long-term contracts, or long-term commitments. There are no POS software fees, and our friendly customer support team is accessible via phone, email or our dedicated support Twitter handle, so you know you can get answers to questions whenever you have them.
Our hardware is affordable, secure and stylish, so you can feel comfortable knowing that your countertop will always look good.