Question 1

Is Square’s POS API right for me?

Accepted Answer

Square&rsquos point-of-sale API is a payments API that's appropriate for in-person payments. To take online payments, check out our E-Commerce API. If you're building your own POS app, you can use Squares POS API to take care of payments. Our point-of-sale API triggers an app switch that takes the merchant from your custom app to Square Point of Sale to complete the transaction.

Question 2

What makes Square’s POS API the best way to accept in-person payments?

Accepted Answer

Squares POS API is fast to integrate with just a few lines of code. It's secure and so credit card information never hits your app. And Square has great hardware that's simple, stylish, and secure.

Question 3

What currency are sales processed in?

Accepted Answer

Sales on Square’s POS API are made in AUD.

Question 4

Does Square’s POS API transfer cash using ACH payments?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our POS integration API transfers sellers’ payments into their bank account using ACH payments. Payments are fast and secure, and are transferred in one to two business days.

Question 5

Do I still need a payment gateway with Square APIs?

Accepted Answer

No, you don’t need a payment gateway or merchant account when you use Square’s Payment APIs. All you need to start selling with Square is an Australian bank account and a free Square account. It takes just a couple of minutes to sign up for a Square account and no credit check is needed.

Question 6

Where can I find more information about POS integration/API documentation?

Accepted Answer

There are more resources on the Square website for developers interested in learning about POS API integration and API documentation.

POS API for Developers | Square

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