Compare Square Register, Terminal and Stand

In addition to our suite of Square Readers, we offer three counter top point of sale solutions, the Square Register, the Square Terminal and the Square Stand.

Here are some important things to know about our countertop options:

• They’re not linked to any specific Square point of sale account or bank account.

• They can be shared among multiple Square accounts or locations.

• They don’t store specific account holder or buyer information. If your hardware is lost or stolen, you can rest assured that your account information is stored safely and securely on our servers.

Square Register

Square Register is an all-in-one product that is 100% built by Square and does not require a separate device, such as an iPad or tablet. Square Register is fully integrated — hardware and software built to work together.

• Customer Display: Square Register has a built-in or detachable customer display to show your customers what’s being rung up in real-time. Detaching the customer display minimizes contact to help protect you and your staff.

• Network Options: Square Register can be connected via Ethernet or Wi-Fi while the Square Stand using an iPad must be connected via Wi-Fi.

• Faster checkout: Speed up your line with a larger seller screen, dedicated customer display with integrated payments, and faster EMV transactions.

• Improved Security: Software built specifically to run your point of sale keeps your device completely on the Square System and does not allow third-party apps or web access.

• Use more peripherals: Square Register has additional USB ports on its USB hardware hub (five vs. three on Square Stand) plus support for Ethernet and USB keyboard.

Keep in mind, Square Register does not support Bluetooth accessories at this time.

Square Terminal

Square Terminal is an all-in-one standalone product that is 100% built by Square and does not require a separate device. Square Terminal accepts all payment types and prints receipts in one compact device.

• Complete Integration: You can wirelessly connect Square Terminal to a compatible iPad, tablet or phone for in-person payments, making payments easier than ever before. You can also connect Square Terminal with Virtual Terminal on your computer or laptop for in-person or remote payments.

• Fast Processing Speed: Square Terminal can process chip cards in just two seconds to keep your line moving. Never miss a sale because of slow transactions.

• Durable and Strong: Sell confidently knowing Terminal has ultra-durable construction, including Gorilla glass.

• Improved Security: Software built specifically to run your point of sale keeps your device completely on the Square System and does not allow third-party apps or web access.

• Powerful Battery: Ditch the messy cords and sell all day with a battery designed to last from open to close.

• Network Options: Square Terminal can be connected via Ethernet or Wi-Fi while compatible iPhones, iPads, Android phones, Android tablets devices must be connected via Wi-Fi.

• Improved Security: Software built specifically to run your point of sale keeps your device completely in Square’s ecosystem and does not allow third-party apps or web access.

Keep in mind, Square Terminal does not support Bluetooth accessories at this time.

Available in Retail Stores
If you need hardware right away, you can purchase a Square Terminal from one of our retail partners.

Square Stand

Square Stand for Contactless and Chip lets you use your third-party apps on your iPad in addition to Square apps, whereas Square Register is purpose-built for Square’s POS app and doesn’t run other apps.

• Your own Device: If you have an existing compatible iPad, you can purchase the Square Stand bundle on its own.

• Power Options: Plug Square Stand into a three-prong grounded AC power outlet to accept payments while charging your iPad. You can also accept payments on Square Stand without a power outlet. When Square Stand is not plugged in to a power outlet, it utilises the iPad’s battery to allow you to swipe magstripe cards and connect to the Square Reader via Bluetooth to accept tapped and dipped chip card payments. Note: USB accessories are not supported in this mode.

Available in Retail Stores
If you need hardware right away, you can purchase a Square Stand from one of our retail partners.

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