How to Use Square: An In-depth Guide for New Users Your email has been sent Before you can begin using Square, it must first be set up properly. This step-by-step guide explains how to do so. Though ...

Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and has been covering mobile technology news and reviewing the latest gadgets for the last six years. His work can also be found on sister site CNET ...

What Is Square? How Does It Work & What Does It Do? Your email has been sent Key takeaways: Square is a pioneer in mobile payment technology. It came out with the first mobile card reader and has ...

Stripe is best for online retailers, while Square is a better fit for brick-and-mortar businesses. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate ...

There’s a certain charm in retaining a cash-only checkout policy—if you’re a mom-and-pop still actually run by (aging) Mom and/or Pop. Under any other circumstances, there is, of course, an app for ...

Above: The old (unopened) reader is on the left; the new reader is on the right, with encryption and a battery. Square has added encryption technology to its Square reader. Competitor VeriFone tried ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about finance and technology. Jim McKelvey, who co-founded Square with his pal Jack Dorsey, hasn’t been content to merely ...

Square POS is free to install, making it a super cost-effective option for small businesses. The provider charges per transaction, rather than a monthly fee – typically 2.6% + 15¢ for swiped, dipped, ...

Before Jim McKelvey launched fintech company Square with Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, he was the owner of a glassblowing studio—Third Degree Glass Factory—who missed out on a sale because he couldn ...

Square processing fees depend on your subscription tier. Those range from $0 to $149 each month. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...