All the tools you need
Payments, digital receipts, open tickets, inventory, reports, and more—Square makes it all easy.
Powerful enough for every business
From retail to bakeries, Square’s POS system serves every kind of business.
Works on Apple and Android
Square Point of Sale is free to download. Use it as a mobile POS on a smartphone or on a tablet at your counter.
Always getting better
We’re always building new tools and features. Keep your business up to speed with free POS software updates.
Features
Customize your counter. Take payments on the go.
Get the hardware you need to take payments anywhere your customers are. Complete your countertop with Square Stand plus a custom point-of-sale kit, and get a mobile POS with Square Reader.
No training necessary.
Square Point of Sale is designed to get your staff up and running quickly. Drag and drop items and categories, customize your items grid, and bring popular items front and center.
Receipt and tipping options
Customers can choose between digital (email or text message) and printed receipts. Suggested tip options keep employees happy, too.
Open tickets and split tender
Keep tabs open and let your customers pay when it’s convenient. Split a tab by cards or take payments multiple ways.
Manage inventory in real time
Change item details like price, name, or quantity in real time. Track stock quantities and get email alerts when items run low.
Additional features for retailers.
The free Square Point of Sale app works great for any business, but Square for Retail is purpose-built for retail stores.
Advanced management tools
Get robust inventory, employee, and customer relationship management tools for only $60/mo.
- Multilocation inventory management
- Employee accounts and permissions
- Cost of goods sold and projected profit reporting
- Advanced customer outreach tools and profiles
- Purchase orders and vendor lists
- Full compatibility with all Square hardware
Integrated payment processing.
No need to set up a separate processing account. Accept cards, cash, checks, and gift cards with Square’s free POS software.
Take payments offline
Take payments without a connection in Offline Mode and pay the usual 2.75% per swipe.
Clear pricing, no surprises
Process Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express at 2.75% per swipe, chip card dip, or NFC payment.
Save cards on file
Store payment details for your regulars. Charge them at the tap of a button and save time at checkout.
Deposits the next business day
Know exactly when you’re getting paid. Square deposits money directly into your bank account in one to two business days.
Make more informed business decisions.
When the work day is done, sign in to your free Square Dashboard from any computer. From new customer information to sales by item, see what’s working or where to improve.
Manage employee access.
Control what data your employees can access with employee passcodes. Keep tabs on who sold and refunded what.
Timecards at the point of sale
Square Point of Sale lets employees clock in and out right at your point of sale. Every transaction is linked to an employee, which speeds up reconciling tips and commissions.
Mobilize your staff
When lines get long, equip staff with Square Readers and a smartphone or tablet—send them out with their mobile POS systems to ring up customers.
Multiple locations, one account.
Edit your menu, employee timecards, and prices for different locations from anywhere, all through your Square Dashboard.
Reporting tools you can grow with
Filter reports by employee, location, and device. Create revenue-per-labor-hour reports to see what’s working and core multi-unit reports your accountant will love.
Open new locations in a few clicks
Set up new locations from anywhere with Square’s POS software. Quickly assign employees and build your item library, then start selling in your new store immediately.
Putting Square’s point of sale to work.
See how you can power your whole business with Square’s POS system.
Send invoices
Send invoices straight from your POS to your customers’ inboxes. They can pay securely with a few clicks.
Start selling gift cards
Customize your own cards or choose from our designs, and pay no monthly subscription or redemption fees.
Get private customer feedback
Communicate directly with customers with Square Feedback. Send coupons or discounts to make sure everyone stays a happy customer.
Create customer profiles
Collect customers' key contact information at the point of sale. See their sales history and contact them through Customer Engagement.
Easy email marketing
Square’s email marketing software helps you send announcements, promotions, and event email to keep your business top of mind.
Integrate with accounting and other apps
Square works seamlessly with apps to streamline your operations. Connect your Square point-of-sale system to services like QuickBooks, Xero, Stitch Labs, and more.
Integrate with other point-of-sale services
Take payments with Square while running your restaurant with TouchBistro or your retail business with Vend.
Build with Square API
Create custom apps for your business with the Square APIs. Build solutions for payments, e-commerce, point of sale, and more.
Standing by to help you succeed.
We’re here to make selling seamless. Get answers by phone or email, or visit the Support Center 24/7 to find useful tips, articles, and videos.
Free protection from payment disputes
Chargeback Protection is free for all Square sellers and covers payment disputes that are $250 or less, up to a total of $250 a month.
Here to help you grow
Larger business? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to open a new location, our sales specialists can help you with all things Square.
Pricing
Per Swipe, Dip, or Tap
Per Keyed-In Transaction
Let us help you grow your business.
Our sales team can help simplify your operations and get set up with the right solution to meet your business needs.