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Square Payments Payment processing built for however you do business
Flexible, reliable payment methods
Secure, compliant processing
Instant access to sales revenue 24/7¹
No long-term contracts required, no hidden fees
Accept payments anywhere
In person
Take payments at your counter or on the go with a range of hardware options that fits your business needs.
Online
Set up a free online store or send payment links. You can also connect your current online store or app to one of our secure payment APIs.
Remote
Send invoices that customers can pay with a credit card. Take over-the-phone payments just as easily by keying in credit cards online with Square Virtual Terminal or with the Square app.
Buy now, pay later
Let customers pay over time with Afterpay online2. You get paid in full immediately, and they pay in four interest-free instalments.
Slick hardware makes checkout a breeze
Square Handheld
The powerful, feature-packed point of sale that fits in your pocket.
Square Terminal
Sell where it makes sense with a compact countertop device that also prints receipts.
Square Register
Run your entire business right out of the box with a fully integrated, two-screen solution.
Square Reader
Be ready for any sale, anywhere, with a super portable design that pairs to your device.
Square Stand
Simplify checkout in just one swivel with an iPad point of sale you already know how to use.
Square Kiosk
Bust lines and free up staff with an iPad-run kiosk that you can set up entirely on your own.
Take contactless payments with just your phone
Peace of mind in every payment
Accept payments offline
Keep making sales even when you lose service or Wi-Fi connection. We’ll store your offline payments and receipts for 24 hours.5
Move money fast
Transfer funds to an external bank account for free the next business day or instantly for a fee.6
Make smarter business decisions
Get immediate business insights and detailed reporting to know where to invest your time and money.
Keep transactions secure
Fraud protection, data security, dispute management and PCI compliance are built right in.
Payments and cash flow working as one
Serving complex businesses at scale
“The transition to Square was extremely smooth. The training was excellent and I love how easy it is to access reports on the Square Dashboard—everything is accessible in two and a half seconds with Square.”
Dimitri Chapuis
Papillote & Cie
Québec, QC
“Square’s powerful ecosystem of software, payments and hardware products have allowed us to integrate our systems and really guide the fan experience in a way that traditional POS systems couldn’t. All of our needs are met with this all-in-one solution.”
Ziad Mehio
Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp (CSEC)
Calgary, AB
“Seasonally, Square is especially helpful, because we have a downtown property that is business traveller-focused during the week, and we have the motel in a beach community which tends to be busier during the weekend. Square helps us to balance our staffing needs at all of our locations.”
Jennifer Flynn
The Grove Hotel
Kingsville, ON
Know what rates you’ll pay
In person
2.5%
per credit card transaction
0.75% + 7 cents
per Interac debit transaction
Contactless payments
Mobile payments
Chip-and-PIN payments
Online
2.8% + 30 cents
per transaction
Square Online payments
Square Payment Links
Online API payments
Online invoice payments
Remote
3.3% + 15 cents
per transaction
Keyed-in transactions
Card on File⁹
Square Virtual Terminal payments
Invoice payments keyed in on Dashboard or entered as Card on File
Buy now, pay later
6% + 30 cents
per transaction⁶
Afterpay online payments
Afterpay remote payments
Please note: Different pricing may apply with certain products and/or subscription plans.
9 Card on File payments taken through Square for Appointments are 2.8% + 30 cents. Learn more about Appointments pricing.
Get custom pricing
If you process over $250,000 per year in credit card sales, our team may be able to create a custom pricing package for your business.
Quick reads to get you going
FAQ
How do I start taking payments with Square?
It’s easy to sign up for Square and start taking payments right away, or you can contact sales for help getting started. We offer a range of hardware options for in-person payments. Square Payments works for all kinds of business types and sizes, with tailored solutions for each.
Does Square have processing fees?
Yes. Standard processing rates will apply to each transaction but vary depending on the payment method.
Are Square payments secure?
Yes. Security features are built into Square to make every payment safe. Square also follows industry requirements to monitor your account for suspicious activity and supports PCI compliance. Every Square payment includes:
Dispute management
Active fraud prevention
End-to-end encrypted payments
Live phone support
PCI compliance
How do Tap to Pay on iPhone and Tap to Pay on Android work?
Tap to Pay on iPhone and Tap to Pay on Android let you take payments directly on your phone, with no additional hardware necessary. At checkout, select Tap to Pay and have your customer tap their card or contactless payment to complete the transaction.
Does Square have payments solutions for large businesses?
Square Payments solutions are here to support businesses at any scale. Our payments platform offers a range of in-person and online payments APIs and SDKs so you can accept payments from your eCommerce site, mobile app, custom point of sale and more. Get in touch with our sales team to get started.
Try Square
¹Square Card is issued by Square Canada, Inc. pursuant to a licence by Mastercard International Incorporated and may be used wherever Mastercard is accepted. Funds generated through Square’s payment processing services are generally available through Square Card immediately after a payment is processed. Fund availability times may vary due to technical issues. Square does not charge fees, but ATM withdrawal fees charged by ATM providers may apply. Square Card is funded on a prepaid basis. Square Card is not a bank account and Square Card funds are not CDIC-insured.
²Late fees may apply. Eligibility criteria apply. See afterpay.com for complete Afterpay terms.
³Tap to Pay on iPhone requires a supported payment app and the latest version of iOS. Update to the latest version by going to Settings > General > Software update. Tap Download and Install. Some contactless cards may not be accepted by your payment app. Transaction limits may apply. The Contactless Symbol is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC. Tap to Pay on iPhone is not available in all markets. For Tap to Pay on iPhone countries and regions, see: https://developer.com/tap-to-pay/regions/.
⁴Android is a trademark of Google LLC. The Contactless Symbol is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC.
⁵Offline payments are processed automatically when you reconnect your device to the internet and will be declined if you do not reconnect to the internet within 24 hours of taking your first offline payment. Interac debit cards are not compatible with offline payments. Any offline transaction attempted with an Interac debit card will auto-decline upon regaining connectivity. By enabling offline payments, you are responsible for any expired, declined or disputed payments accepted while offline. Square is unable to provide customer contact information for payments declined while offline. Learn more about how to enable and use offline payments here.
⁶Instant transfers require a linked debit card and cost a fee per transfer. Only physical Canadian debit cards with Visa Debit or PLUS network support can be linked to a Square account at this time. Funds are subject to your bank’s availability schedule, but are generally available in your bank account within 20 minutes of initiating an instant transfer. Minimum amount is CAN$25 and maximum is CAN$5,000 in a single transfer. New Square sellers may be limited to one instant transfer per day of up to CAN$500.
⁷Your Square Balances are not deposits, not CDIC-insured and are not interest-bearing. Terms apply. Learn more.
⁸All loans are issued by Square Canada, Inc. Actual fee depends upon payment card processing history, loan amount and other eligibility factors. A minimum payment of 1/18th of the initial loan balance is required every 60 days, and full loan repayment is required within 18 months. Offer eligibility is not guaranteed. All loans are subject to approval. Not available in Quebec. Terms and conditions apply.