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All the things we’ve updated

Square Register (2nd generation)

February 3, 2026
Hardware

Introducing the next generation of Square Register, the powerful countertop point-of-sale system with two responsive touchscreens. A faster, more powerful processor supports complex operations during peak hours. An upgraded antenna delivers more reliable connectivity. And a new, durable design is built to stand up to splashes and dust.

Details
February 3, 2026
Hardware

Accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Afterpay at booking

February 1, 2026
Appointments, Payments

Let clients pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Afterpay when they book so you capture more bookings and reduce no-shows. Fast wallets and buy-now-pay-later options make it easier for clients—especially for higher‑ticket beauty services—to commit at checkout. Payments post to your account like any other booking payment, so you spend less time chasing payments and more time serving clients.

February 1, 2026
Appointments, Payments

Adjust pickup times

Square Plus
February 1, 2026
Orders, POS, Online

Change pickup times for orders placed on ordering profiles directly from Square Point of Sale so your team can update pickup windows without switching systems. Updating times on the fly helps prevent missed pickups, reduce customer wait, and keep orders moving during busy periods.

February 1, 2026
Orders, POS, Online

Automatic ticket numbers

Square Free
February 1, 2026
Orders, POS

Automatically assign ticket numbers to every open order across POS, KDS, and order screens so orders are tracked and visible the moment they’re created. This speeds order entry, clarifies handoffs between front and back of house, and reduces missed or duplicate tickets.

February 1, 2026
Orders, POS

Automatic cash rounding

Square Free
February 1, 2026
Payments, POS

Square Point of Sale automatically rounds cash transactions to the nearest $0.05 so you don’t need pennies at the register. This reduces checkout time, simplifies cash handling, and keeps your drawer and reconciliation cleaner as the US phases out the penny.

February 1, 2026
Payments, POS

Control menu list order

Square Free
February 1, 2026
Items & Inventory

Reorder your menu lists across Square Point of Sale, online ordering, and other channels so customers see items in the order you choose. Consistent menu order helps you highlight best-sellers, seasonal items, and promotions to increase average ticket and reduce customer confusion. Changes publish instantly across channels so you can react quickly to stock, specials, or service needs.

February 1, 2026
Items & Inventory

Corporate SSO: Sign in with your company identity

February 1, 2026
Account

Use your company identity provider—such as Okta or Entra ID—to sign in to and manage access to your Square account. Centralized single sign-on and user provisioning reduce manual setup, speed onboarding and offboarding, and help you meet enterprise security and compliance needs. That means less IT overhead and safer access as your business scales.

February 1, 2026
Account

Custom Payment Methods

Square Free
February 1, 2026
Payments, Appointments

Add custom payment methods to your Square account to record sales made through external payment sources — bank transfers, third‑party ordering and delivery, non-Square gift cards, and more. Recording these payments keeps your sales, reports, and staff commission calculations accurate without changing how customers pay.

February 1, 2026
Payments, Appointments

Duplicate categories to speed up inventory setup

Square Free
February 1, 2026
Items & Inventory, Staff

Duplicate a category and its child categories, including item mappings, in a single action so you can recreate product groups or seasonal assortments quickly. This reduces manual entry, cuts setup time, and keeps your catalog consistent across locations and teams. Faster, more reliable setup helps your staff focus on merchandising and serving customers rather than rebuilding inventory structures.

February 1, 2026
Items & Inventory, Staff

Manage credit card disputes from Dashboard and statements

February 1, 2026
Banking, Dashboard app

View and track credit card disputes right where you manage payments—on the Credit Card dashboard and in your statements. Intake and case creation have been improved so disputes are recorded and managed more reliably, helping you resolve issues faster and keep cleaner records. That means less time digging for information and fewer surprises during reconciliation.

February 1, 2026
Banking, Dashboard app

Organize tables and bills with Seat Management

February 1, 2026
POS, Orders

Seat Management lets you move seats after items have been sent to the kitchen and keeps items grouped correctly on the bill so you don’t have to void or re-enter orders. That reduces manual corrections and order errors while improving FOH/BOH coordination. Spend less time fixing checks during rushes, increase table turns, and protect sales by keeping orders and payments accurate.

February 1, 2026
POS, Orders

Pause online ordering pickup and delivery from your POS

Square Free
February 1, 2026
Orders, POS, Online

Pause pickup and delivery orders on your online ordering profile directly from Square Point of Sale. This gives you quick, on-device control to stop new online orders when you’re at capacity, facing delays, or need to protect service quality so you don’t accept orders you can’t fulfill.

February 1, 2026
Orders, POS, Online

Protect revenue with offline transaction visibility

Square Free
February 1, 2026
Payments, Orders

See which payments were taken while offline directly in the Transactions applet and Order Manager so you can reconcile faster and respond to disputes with confidence. This visibility let's you see which payment were successful and which ones failed.

February 1, 2026
Payments, Orders

Reduce missed tips with tipping before payment

Square Free
February 1, 2026
Payments, POS

Show a tipping screen before you collect payment so customers can add a tip while they’re still at the counter or table. That helps prevent customers from walking away after payment and forgetting to tip, so your team keeps more of the gratuity they’ve earned. This feature is available in beta for Square Point of Sale.

February 1, 2026
Payments, POS

Reporting API: Custom reports and automated insights

Square Plus
February 1, 2026
Reports

Spend less time exporting spreadsheets — and more time acting on real-time insights. With the 3P Reporting API, you can connect your Square data directly to the tools you already use. Automatically pull in sales, items, payments, and refunds to power custom dashboards, recurring reports, or deeper analysis in your BI platform.

February 1, 2026
Reports

Scan invoices

February 1, 2026
Items & Inventory, Reports

Use OCR to scan invoices or packing slips and automatically populate received quantities, vendor info, and cost details. This reduces manual data entry, speeds up your receiving workflow, and keeps inventory metadata accurate. With up-to-date counts and costs you can avoid stockouts, reorder smarter, and free staff time for selling.

February 1, 2026
Items & Inventory, Reports

Sell combos on Square Online

February 1, 2026
Items & Inventory, Online, Orders

Create and sell bundled combo items directly on Square Online to simplify ordering and drive higher average orders. Combos let you group items, set combo pricing, and keep inventory in sync so stock and sales stay accurate. Making deals and meal bundles available online helps customers order faster and increases revenue per order.

February 1, 2026
Items & Inventory, Online, Orders

Set booking windows

February 1, 2026
Appointments

Choose how far in advance customers can schedule—anywhere from same-day up to 365 days—instead of a fixed two-week limit. That flexibility helps you capture large or seasonal bookings when you need long lead times, and tighten windows to reduce no-shows and keep availability accurate. Better-aligned booking windows make staff planning and service delivery more reliable.

February 1, 2026
Appointments

Time based menu groups

Square Free
February 1, 2026
Items & Inventory, POS

Create menu groups that appear automatically at scheduled times—like Happy Hour, brunch, or late-night—so you manage one menu instead of switching items manually. Items, prices, and availability update when the group goes live, keeping tabs accurate, protecting revenue, and speeding service during busy shifts.

February 1, 2026
Items & Inventory, POS

Unified search for faster, more reliable POS lookups

February 1, 2026
POS

A single, modern search experience across all Square Point of Sale modes that returns faster, more accurate results so your team can find items, modifiers, or open tabs in seconds. That consistency reduces order errors, speeds service during peak periods, and helps you avoid missing a sale while improving FOH/BOH coordination.

February 1, 2026
POS

Bulk edit items

Square Free
December 9, 2025
Items & Inventory, POS

Save time with bulk editing in your Dashboard. Update multiple menu items simultaneously instead of changing them one by one.

December 9, 2025
Items & Inventory, POS

Item availability

Square Free
December 9, 2025
Items & Inventory

Easily manage item availability from POS or Dashboard — mark items sold out, set stock counts, or toggle inventory tracking with just a few taps.

December 9, 2025
Items & Inventory

Stock Overview

Square Plus
December 9, 2025
Items & Inventory

Simplify inventory management with the new Stock Overview page on Square Dashboard. See real-time stock and edit quantities instantly — all from your POS or computer.

December 9, 2025
Items & Inventory

Activate Square Card instantly with QR code

December 1, 2025
Banking

Scan the QR code printed on mailed Square Cards to activate them immediately without entering the expiration date or CVC. This reduces activation errors and support requests, so you get the card ready to use faster and with less friction. Faster activation means quicker access to funds and fewer interruptions to daily operations.

Details

Cardholders can activate their Square Card by scanning the QR code included in the mailed card—no manual entry of expiration dates or CVC required. The streamlined flow reduces typing errors and speeds activation while maintaining secure verification behind the scenes.For your business, that adds up to less time spent on setup and fewer calls to support, so cards are in-hand and ready for purchases or payouts sooner. Faster, simpler activation helps you avoid delays in buying supplies, paying vendors, or accessing cash flow, and makes it easier for you to adopt and use Square Card from day one.

December 1, 2025
Banking

Adjust pickup times for online ordering

Square Free
December 1, 2025
Orders, POS, Dashboard app

Update pickup times for online ordering so that scheduled orders reflect when they’ll actually be ready. This helps your team manage delays, customer requests, and busy periods without missed pickups or crowding at the counter.

Details
You and your team can now adjust pickup times for online ordering from Square Point of Sale or Square Dashboard, helping scheduled pickup times better reflect when an order will actually be ready. Use this when the kitchen is running behind, a customer requests a later pickup, or you need to balance demand during busy periods. Quick updates help prevent missed orders and reduce confusion, keeping your team coordinated during service peaks. The result is smoother handoffs, fewer customer issues, and a more predictable workflow for your staff.
December 1, 2025
Orders, POS, Dashboard app

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