What is Square?
Square combines payment acceptance with point-of-sale and business software. Its UK Free plan has no monthly software charge, while paid plans add sector-specific capabilities. Online, in-person and manually entered payments have different charging rules, and the chosen hardware or ecommerce connection affects implementation.
Who is Square for?
Businesses evaluating payments together with a shop, service or hospitality operating workflow.
Square features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Point-of-sale software and hardware options
- Online checkout and payment links
- Invoices and remote payment routes
- Retail, restaurant and appointment tools by plan
Square pricing
Free software plan; processing fees apply
Price the actual payment routes and UK or non-UK card mix using the retained UK terms. Include hardware, selected paid software, online sales and any manually entered transactions.
Calculate the cost of your quote →Free access & evaluation
The UK Free plan has a £0 monthly software fee and includes free POS apps. Payment-processing charges still apply; hardware and optional paid tools are separate.
Before you choose Square
Free software access still incurs payment-processing fees.
Paid business software, hardware and selected transaction routes can change the complete cost.
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Square FAQs
Does Square have a free plan?
The UK Free plan has a £0 monthly software fee and includes free POS apps. Payment-processing charges still apply; hardware and optional paid tools are separate.
Who is Square for?
Businesses evaluating payments together with a shop, service or hospitality operating workflow.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.