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All the things we’ve updated

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

Make staff breaks mandatory and easy to track

December 1, 2025
Staff

Require breaks based on shift length or consecutive hours and get alerts when breaks aren’t taken. This gives you clear visibility into how policies are followed so you can support your team’s wellbeing, reduce compliance risk, and keep accurate time records.

Details

Set required-break rules in the Square Dashboard or Square app—require a break after a set number of hours or for shifts longer than a specified length. When a break is missed, managers see alerts and the missed break is flagged on the employee’s timecard so you can follow up and correct records before payroll. Putting breaks on autopilot helps you enforce consistent policies across shifts and locations, supporting staff health and reducing compliance risk. Combined with scheduling and timecard features, Required Breaks makes it simpler to spot patterns, coach teams, and run payroll with confidence.

December 1, 2025
Staff

Manage Item availability

Square Free
December 1, 2025
Items & Inventory

Track item counts, turn inventory tracking on or off, and reset availability each day directly from Square Point of Sale. The updated flow helps you stay on top of availability so your team is always ready for service. Long press an item tile on your menu to get started.

December 1, 2025
Items & Inventory

Recover transaction fees with credit card surcharges

Square Free
December 1, 2025
Payments, POS, Orders

Automatically add a surcharge to credit card payments so you can recover processing costs without raising shelf prices. The fee appears at checkout and on receipts to reduce confusion and disputes. This helps you protect margins while staying competitive.

Details
Automatic Credit Card Surcharging lets you add a configurable fee to credit card transactions so you can recover processing costs without raising shelf prices. Turn it on in Square Dashboard, set a percentage up to 3%, and we will automatically add this fee when a credit card is detected at checkout. The fee is displayed at checkout and on receipts so customers see the charge before they pay. Note that debit card surcharging is not allowed in the US. We worked with engineering to address common checkout flow issues so surcharges apply reliably across devices and locations, with clear on-screen messaging to help reduce disputes and refunds. For retailers competing with larger chains, this tool helps preserve margins while keeping prices customer-facing and checkout simple.
December 1, 2025
Payments, POS, Orders

Standardize your reporting day for accurate revenue

December 1, 2025
Dashboard app, Reports

Set a single reporting day so numbers in Square Dashboard, transfers reports, and settlement times align. When your reports match, reconciliation takes less time, accounting errors drop, and you get clearer day-over-day revenue insights to help protect cash flow.

Details

We are formalizing reporting day so all of your daily reports use the same start and end times. By aligning Dashboard reports, sales summaries, transfer reports, and settlement timing, you’ll see the same totals across tools instead of reconciling small differences manually. This reduces the time you spend fixing discrepancies, lowers the risk of accounting mistakes, and makes cash-flow forecasting and tax or payroll reporting more reliable. In short, consistent reporting hours cut reconciliation work and help you act on revenue insights with confidence.

December 1, 2025
Dashboard app, Reports

Automatic weekend and public holiday surcharges

November 28, 2025
Online

Automatically apply weekend and public holiday surcharges on your Square Online orders. Surcharges sync with your POS, helping Australian venues save time, stay compliant, and reduce manual adjustments.

November 28, 2025
Online

Bitcoin Payments

November 26, 2025
Payments

Sellers can expand their customer base by accepting bitcoin payments and automatically receive them as USD without lump-sum payouts. Plus, get zero processing fees, no chargebacks, and instant access.

November 26, 2025
Payments

Change device modes remotely in Dashboard

Square Free
November 26, 2025
POS, Hardware, Dashboard app

Save time managing multiple locations by switching device modes — like Standard or QSR — directly from your Dashboard. No need to visit each site or handle every device manually.

November 26, 2025
POS, Hardware, Dashboard app

Cleaner, shorter receipts

November 26, 2025
Payments

Printed receipts now automatically group identical items together. This keeps receipts tidy, saves paper, and makes it easier for staff to review orders quickly.

November 26, 2025
Payments

Find customer profiles faster with improved search

Square Free
November 26, 2025
Customers

Customer search is now faster and more reliable. The upgraded system improves performance at scale, helping you quickly find and manage customer profiles while Square handles the heavy lifting in the background.

November 26, 2025
Customers

Franchise-wide discount and gift card reports

Square Plus
November 26, 2025
Franchises

Get a clearer view of franchise performance with new discount and gift card reports. Improve accuracy, organize data, and track sales and redemptions across every location in one place.

Details

Gain a clearer view of franchise promotions and gift card activity with enhanced Discount and Gift Card Reports in Square for Franchises.

Built for franchise operators and multi-location owners, these reports deliver accurate, organized insights across all locations — with new filters, extended data history, and improved accuracy to help you track performance over time. See how discounts and gift cards are used across your business, identify trends, and ensure consistency without manual exports.

Access the reports in your Square for Franchises Dashboard → Franchise Reports.

November 26, 2025
Franchises

Get paid faster with automatic end-of-day settlements

Square Free
November 26, 2025
Reports

Square now automatically settles open checks at the end of each business day for food and beverage sellers. Ensure accurate daily summaries and reports — so you can close out confidently and get your money faster.

Details

Square now automatically settles open checks at the end of each business day for F&B sellers. This helps ensure accurate daily summaries and reports—so you can close out confidently and get your money faster. If sellers prefer to wait 36 hours before automatically settling checks, then they can update this in their Payments -> Check Settlement settings page.

November 26, 2025
Reports

Improved lending policies to expand access to Square Loans

November 26, 2025
Banking

We’re enhancing our lending models and eligibility criteria to make Square Loans available to more sellers. These updates help improve access to capital while maintaining responsible lending practices that support business growth.

November 26, 2025
Banking

Manage multiple locations with Location Groups

Square Plus
November 26, 2025
Dashboard app

Group locations your way—by region, concept, or franchise—and instantly view segmented reports that reveal trends, gaps, and performance insights, helping you act faster and make smarter decisions.

Details

Easily create and manage Location Groups to organize your stores the way you need. Group locations by region, concept, or any custom setup, then view reports segmented by those groups to gain clearer insights and make faster decisions.

November 26, 2025
Dashboard app

Modern Keyboard

Square Free
November 26, 2025
Hardware, POS

The new Modern Keyboard brings a smoother, more modern checkout experience to Register, Terminal, and Handheld. It’s smaller to free up screen space and now recognizes common email aliases for faster, easier entry.

November 26, 2025
Hardware, POS

Rotate floor plans on Square Handheld (T3) for better visibility

Square Plus
November 26, 2025
POS

You can now rotate your floor plan view by 90° on Square Handheld to match your space. This update makes it easier to see wider layouts, reduce scrolling, and keep service running smoothly during busy shifts.

November 26, 2025
POS

Search and sell faster with a connected keyboard on iOS

November 26, 2025
POS

Quickly find items, enter amounts and add products to the cart using a Bluetooth or USB keyboard. Expanded shortcuts let you move through your POS, enter prices and quantitie, and search your item library or customers without touching the screen.

November 26, 2025
POS

Simplify tax invoices in one place

Square Free
November 26, 2025
Reports

Create and download compliant tax invoices directly from your Square Dashboard. Streamlined reporting keeps you organized, helps meet regional tax requirements, and saves time during reconciliation.

November 26, 2025
Reports

View and export detailed fee reports by location

Square Free
November 26, 2025
Reports

Get clearer insights into your processing costs with the improved Fees Report. View fee totals and breakdowns by location, see overall summaries, and export your data to understand your true processing percentages.

November 26, 2025
Reports

House Accounts

November 11, 2025
POS

Enable customers to combine purchases into a Square house account and settle the bill later.

November 11, 2025
POS

Accessibility improvements

Square Free
October 8, 2025
Payments

Updated checkout screens include enhanced visual and auditory accessibility features, helping serve all customers better.

October 8, 2025
Payments

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