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Sell anywhere easily, quickly and seamlessly.
Hardware with a simple and customisable POS system .
Secure, reliable payments anywhere your customers are.
Open an online shop with in-store pickup, online ordering and shipment options.
Custom-tailored product suites for restaurants , retail , and beauty businesses.
Optimise your operations.
Seamlessly manage multiple locations, sales channels and employees to improve efficiency and your bottom line.
Your business goal
How to solve it with Square
((1)) Reach more customers
Increase customer loyalty and value with centralised customer data and insights whether you sell online, in store and/or via invoice.
Email marketing software to promote your business and retain customers.
Create a website to receive orders, showcase items and track inventory from your POS to your website.
((2)) Manage your money
Get powerful data to track business performance and make confident decisions.
Get your Square Balance paid into your linked bank account the next day for free or instantly for a small fee.¹
Get loan offers based on your card sales through Square.²
((3)) Manage your team
Get rostering , time tracking, payroll prep and sales all together.
Set permissions for different access levels and report on sales by staff member with Square Team Management .
Hear from Square sellers.
Canstar's Most Satisfied CustomersMerchant Services award 3 years in a row.
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As we’ve grown, Square's grown with us - including having a POS system and hardware that’s easy to use and the same across our stores.
Candy Berger, co-owner, Lox In A Box
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700+
bowl combinations
600K+
transactions annually
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From market stall to multi-location QSR
Get a game-changing restaurant flow.
Take more orders at the counter or online , and offer pickup or delivery .
Accept swipe, insert, tap or QR code payments even in offline mode .
Manage every order from every channel in one place .
Make more space for hospitality.
Get the intuitive POS that connects your front and back of house so staff can fulfil orders quickly — without any costly mistakes.
Smooth out your service all around.
When your tech works together, customers can order how (and where) they want, your staff can work more efficiently and you can keep an eye on the bottom line in the process.
Your business goal
How to solve it with Square
((1)) R each more diners
Increase customer loyalty and value with centralised customer data and insights whether you sell online, in store and/or via invoice.
Email marketing software to promote your business and retain customers.
Create a website to receive orders, showcase items and track inventory from your POS to your website.
((2)) Manage your money
Get powerful data to track business performance and make confident decisions.
Get your Square Balance paid into your linked bank account the next day for free or instantly for a small fee.
Get loan offers based on your card sales through Square.
((3)) Manage your team
Get rostering , time tracking, payroll prep and sales all together.
Set permissions for different access levels and report on sales by staff member with Square Team Management .
See restaurant success stories.
Canstar's Most Satisfied CustomersMerchant Services award 3 years in a row.
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Square has streamlined the way customers order, from pick up, to the kitchen operations – it flows really well.
Nathan & Dave, co-owners, Bao Brothers
How Lox in a Box went from one to three stores with Square
700+
bowl combinations
600K+
transactions annually
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From market stall to multi-location QSR
Behind the counter at vegan restaurant No Bones Byron Bay
Sync everywhere you sell.
Manage everything with hardware and a retail POS that does it all.
Let customers pay via card , cash, Afterpay , Apple Pay and more.
Open an online shop to manage orders for pickup, shipping or delivery .
Get smarter inventory tools.
Make informed decisions with streamlined data at your fingertips. Efficient inventory management , catalogue customisation , and by-the-minute stock reporting help you never miss a sale.
Simplify your day-to-day.
Seamlessly manage multiple locations, sales channels and employees to improve efficiency and your bottom line.
Your business goal
How to solve it with Square
((1)) Reach more customers
Increase customer loyalty and value with centralised customer data and insights whether you sell online, in store and/or via invoice.
Email marketing software to promote your business and retain customers.
Create a website to receive orders, showcase items and track inventory from your POS to your website.
((2)) Manage your money
Get powerful data to track business performance and make confident decisions.
Get your Square Balance paid into your linked bank account the next day for free or instantly for a small fee.
Get loan offers based on your card sales through Square.
((3)) Manage your team
Get rostering , time tracking, payroll prep and sales all together.
Set permissions for different access levels and report on sales by staff member with Square Team Management .
See retail success stories.
Canstar's Most Satisfied CustomersMerchant Services award 3 years in a row.
Learn more
Square creates a level playing field for businesses. No matter if you’re a big or small business. We all have access to the same tools.
Shaun Edwards , owner, House of Darwin
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House of Darwin shares the story of the Territory through the clothes they sell
If I sold at a market or in-store, that product would also be deducted from online, which is really important when you’re selling in multiple places.
Michael Harms , owner, Barrowby Green
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18 years in business and still growing: meet Impact Comics
Before Square, there were constant errors and inventory issues. Now with a reliable POS, we are planning to expand across Australia.
Tom , owner, Tom’s Project
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Glow up, check out and keep moving.
Keep your whole operation running smoothly with hardware and an Appointments POS .
Ring up items and services in a single flow for each booking .
Send clients reminder and confirmation messages ahead of their appointment.
Optimise your operations.
Seamlessly manage multiple locations, sales channels and employees to improve efficiency and your bottom line.
Your business goal
How to solve it with Square
((1)) Reach more clients
Increase customer loyalty and value with centralised customer data and insights whether you sell online, in store and/or via invoice.
Email marketing software to promote your business and retain customers.
Create a website to receive orders, showcase items and track inventory from your POS to your website.
((2)) Manage your money
Get powerful data to track business performance and make confident decisions.
Get your Square Balance paid into your linked bank account the next day for free or instantly for a small fee.
Get loan offers based on your card sales through Square.
((3)) Manage your team
Get rostering , time tracking, payroll prep and sales all together.
Set permissions for different access levels and report on sales per staff member with Square Team Management .
See beauty success stories
Canstar's Most Satisfied CustomersMerchant Services award 3 years in a row.
Learn more
That was why I was really keen to get on board with Square – because I knew that they could manage everything for me.
Phoebe Simmonds , owner, The Blow
How Beef’s Barbers grew by cultivating community
How Kawada Hair Salon leverages Square Appointments
Square has made our lives easier and helped us run our business through three locations. It allows us to concentrate on what we are good at – cutting hair.
Shaun Ash , co-owner, Beef’s Barbers
Square by the numbers.
4M+
Trusted by 4M+ Square sellers globally *
$4B+
Lent in Square Loans originations *
4B
Individual sales transactions annually *
Build custom commerce experiences.
APIs
Integrate Square with your business software or website using Square APIs for payments , commerce , customers , staff and merchants .
Integrations
Connect Square payment hardware to your business software using Terminal API and POS API .
Apps
Use our prebuilt, vetted partner integrations in the Square App Marketplace .
Help
Hire a Square onboarding specialist or website designer , to customise how Square works for you .
APIs
Integrate Square with your business software or website using Square APIs for payments , commerce , customers , staff and merchants .
Integrations
Connect Square payment hardware to your business software using Terminal API and POS API .
Apps
Use our prebuilt, vetted partner integrations in the Square App Marketplace .
Help
Hire a Square onboarding specialist or website designer , to customise how Square works for you .
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FAQ
Does Square have tools for complex businesses?
Square has solutions for businesses of all sizes . Our connected tools are built to scale with future-focused, connected tools. Enhanced, customer-friendly experiences help build deeper data and better customer relationships. And our open platform means you can connect to prebuilt integrations or build out your own with our APIs. Learn how Square works with larger, more complex businesses .
What are merchant services?
Merchant services is an all-encompassing term that describes the hardware, software and financial services needed for a business to accept and process payments — credit cards, debit cards, NFC-enabled mobile wallets and other contactless payments — both online and in-store. Just getting started and need a simple way to take payments? Start accepting payments in minutes with Tap to Pay on iPhone . Or choose from our wide range of POS hardware , designed for businesses of any size and type, starting at $39.
Does Square have tools for professional services businesses?
Square built a suite of integrated tools to help service businesses save time so they can focus on growing revenue and delivering exceptional service to their clients. Square Appointments works for any business that needs appointment scheduling capabilities and a point-of-sale system. Use Square Invoices — a free, all-in-one invoicing solution that helps businesses request, track, and manage their invoices, estimates, and payments in one place to get paid faster. Learn more about our solutions for professional services .
How does buy now, pay later work?
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a payment option that allows a customer to pay for a purchase over time in instalments while merchants get paid in full upfront. With Afterpay, Square merchants can let customers pay in four interest-free instalments over six weeks.
How does Square compare to other business software providers?
Square Point of Sale software and suite of tools make it easy to sell in person, online, over the phone or out in the field. As your business evolves, you can quickly add tools that help your business, from managing team members to adding devices and locations, all with a couple of taps. You can also track customers’ preferences and purchases to create more personalised marketing and loyalty programs to keep them coming back more often. We stand out with best-in-class hardware and an all-in-one platform. See how we stack up against Shopify, Fresha, Lightspeed, Tyro and others with a feature-by-feature comparison . Or hear what our customers have to say about Square on our review page .
What kind of resources does Square provide businesses?
Square strives to provide the best hardware, software and resources to support you in every stage of your journey, whether you’re a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur. Explore our publication for modern business leaders, The Bottom Line , for the latest trends, insights and strategies. Find tips and tricks, videos and articles in our Square Support Centre to help you get the most out of Square hardware and software. Need a little extra help? Our team is ready to support you via phone, email, Facebook or Twitter.
Where can I see the full list of Square product offerings?
Square offers an extensive range of products and features designed to support all types of businesses, from POS systems to payment processing options and e-commerce solutions. Discover how Square can help your business succeed by exploring our comprehensive offerings of software and hardware .
¹ Instant transfers require a linked, eligible bank account and cost a fee per transfer. Funds are subject to your bank’s availability schedule. Up to $5,000 AUD per day. The minimum you can transfer is $5.
² All loans are issued by Square AU Pty Ltd. (ABN 38 167 106 176). Valid Australian bank account is required. Actual fee depends upon payment card processing history, loan amount and other eligibility factors. A minimum payment of 1/18th of the initial loan balance is required every 60 days and full loan repayment is required within 18 months. Loan eligibility is not guaranteed. Eligibility criteria include consistent and continuous payment card processing through Square. All loans are subject to credit approval. Terms and conditions apply.
