Square for Retail Fully stocked with all the tools you need

Add hardware to every checkout point

Sell at the counter or on the go with dependable hardware that matches the aesthetic of your store.

Make every sale

Accept major payment types, including Afterpay, in-store, and online.

Accept offline payments

Take payments without WiFi, on the go, or during an internet outage. We’ll store your sales and receipts until you're back online.1

Offer refunds and exchanges

Issue full or partial refunds and process exchanges easily with just a few taps.

Add hardware to every checkout point

Sell at the counter or on the go with dependable hardware that matches the aesthetic of your store.

Make every sale

Accept major payment types, including Afterpay, in-store, and online.

Accept offline payments

Take payments without WiFi, on the go, or during an internet outage. We’ll store your sales and receipts until you're back online.1

Offer refunds and exchanges

Issue full or partial refunds and process exchanges easily with just a few taps.

Create items in seconds

Automatically create items by scanning GTINs with a barcode scanner or your phone camera. Or, bulk create your catalog by using the bulk import tool.

Count inventory your way

Accurately count inventory with just your iPhone or iPad. Use the camera to scan and search for items, then update, review, and confirm counts.

Catch low stock early

Set an alert for when stock counts dip below a certain quantity so you can get ahead of knowing when it’s time to restock.

Manage purchase orders in one place

Easily create, edit, and manage purchase orders for every vendor. Bulk receive purchase orders when inventory arrives.

Sync inventory in real time

Stock counts will stay accurate and synced across every location, in-store and online, for full control of your inventory.

Build or sync your online store

Set up an online store that matches your brand or connect your current website.

Be found where they browse

Get seen on Google Product Listings and reach even more customers through Facebook and Instagram.

Track every sale in one place

Orders and inventory sync automatically across locations and channels, helping you monitor sales and understand customer behavior.

Offer in-store pickup or delivery

Give your customers options with in-store pickup and work with an in-house or third-party courier to offer delivery.

Get a loan2 for your next move

Reach your next business milestone with Square Loans. Get approved quickly and make easy payments based on your daily sales.

Instantly access your cash flow

Your Square sales are automatically (and immediately) ready to spend with your debit card, digitally or in person.3

Save automatically4

Set aside a percentage of your sales to plan for taxes, purchase new inventory, or anything else you need with Square Savings.

Product sales

See what’s selling by item, category, time frame, and location to understand how customers shop and where to position products.

Inventory sell-through

Get a daily snapshot of your inventory that helps you make smart purchasing decisions, adjust prices, and easily spot dead stock so everything stays on track.

Vendor sales

Get a clear view of how each vendor is doing. Use filters to spot trends, see performance, and make better restocking decisions.

Cost-of-goods sold

Know where your money is going. Keep your topline metrics front and center, like cost of goods, total revenue, profit, and profit margin.

Send texts and emails

Turn customers into regulars with SMS texting and email campaigns that keep them in the loop with important updates and offers.

Save customer profiles

Every time you make a sale, a customer profile is automatically generated in your Customer Directory. Make them feel valued by pulling up favorite items, responding to feedback, and more.

Build loyalty that lasts

Enroll in Square Loyalty and reward customers directly from your POS or Square Online. Track data with a loyalty report to see total loyalty customers, rewards, and top regulars.

Sell gift cards

Make it easy for your customers to get digital and physical gift cards in person and online. Physical gift cards must be purchased separately.

Train your team in no time

Set up your employees on day one with software that’s easy to learn, so they can dive right into work.

Assign roles and passcodes

Secure your business by assigning roles, permissions, and passcodes to control team member access.

Track time and manage payroll

Employees clock in and out directly on Square hardware while you review timecard data on your Dashboard, so payroll is always accurate.

Manage shifts in one place

Track your team’s availability, assign upcoming shifts, and ensure everyone knows when and where they are working with emails and notifications in the Square Team app.

Build your catalog, your way

Add items in bulk with our import tool or with support from our team. You can also scan barcodes to quickly add items individually, or enter item details manually.

Customize your checkout

Set up tiles on your checkout screen with your go-to features, and customize how things appear, like delivery options and product variations.

Print barcodes and more

From barcodes to receipts, use label printers, scanners, and other accessories that fit with your store.

Sync new and existing apps

Connect the third-party apps you already use — like Faire, Quickbooks, and Shippo — and discover new ones with an extensive app marketplace.

How Square stacks up

Whether you’re looking for your first POS or deciding if it’s time to make the switch, get all the information you need to make the best decision for your business.

1Offline 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. 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. Offline payments are not supported on Square Reader for contactless and chip (1st generation, v1 and v2). Learn more about how to enable and use offline payments here.

2All loans are issued by Square Financial Services, Inc. Actual fee depends upon payment card processing history, loan amount, and other eligibility factors. A minimum payment is required and you must repay your loan as specified in the loan terms. Loan eligibility is not guaranteed. All loans are subject to credit approval.

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3 Block, Inc. is a financial services platform and not an FDIC-insured bank. FDIC deposit insurance coverage only protects against the failure of an FDIC-insured deposit institution. If you have a Square Checking account, up to $250,000 of your balance may be covered by FDIC insurance on a pass-through basis through Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, subject to aggregation of the account holder’s funds held at Sutton Bank and if certain conditions have been met.

Square Debit Card is issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard.

Instant availability of Square payments. Funds generated through Square payment processing services are generally available in the Square Checking account balance immediately after a payment is processed. Fund availability times may vary due to technical issues.

4Savings accounts are provided by Square Financial Services, Inc. Member FDIC.