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    Square

    Point of sale, payments, invoices and online selling for Australian businesses.

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    freemium
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    Free plan
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    Payment processing

    About Square

    Square sells point of sale hardware and software plus business tools. Hardware includes registers, handheld devices, terminals and card readers, taking card payments by swipe, insert, tap or QR code, with an offline mode.

    Beyond payments there is an online store, online ordering, invoices and an appointments tool. Customer tools cover a customer directory, loyalty, gift cards and email marketing, and staff tools cover rostering, time tracking and payroll preparation.

    Sales dashboards show your results, and you can move your Square balance to your bank. Square also has a marketplace of third-party apps.

    Pricing: Square has a free plan with no setup or monthly fees, where you pay a processing fee on each card transaction. Paid Plus plans add features for restaurants, retail and appointments, and hardware is sold separately. Next-day transfers to your bank are free, and instant transfers carry a small fee.

    What it does

    • Registers, handheld devices, terminals and card readers
    • Card payments by swipe, insert, tap or QR code
    • Offline mode
    • Online store, online ordering and shipping
    • Invoices
    • Appointments
    • Customer directory, loyalty and gift cards
    • Email marketing
    • Shift rostering, time tracking and payroll preparation
    • Sales dashboards
    • Next-day or instant transfers to your bank
    • Third-party app marketplace

    Why it suits tourism businesses

    Square names hospitality, retail, beauty and services businesses as its focus. Cellar doors, cafes, gift shops, visitor centres and attractions with a shop or kitchen can use the same system for counter sales, online orders and gift cards.

    For businesses that sell in person and online, one system keeps sales reports and customers together. Square is a point of sale, so check whether it covers tour or stay bookings for your needs.

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    Frequently asked questions

    About Square

    How can tour operators and venues use Square?
    Square takes card payments in person and online, and covers invoices, gift cards, customers and sales reports.
    What does Square cost?
    Square has a free plan with no setup or monthly fees, and you pay a processing fee per card transaction. Paid Plus plans add features for restaurants, retail and appointments, and hardware is extra. Next-day bank transfers are free, and instant transfers carry a small fee.
    Does Square work with accounting software?
    Square has a marketplace of third-party apps. Check it for the accounting software you use.
    Is Square suitable for accommodation providers?
    Square focuses on hospitality, retail, beauty and services. For room bookings, check whether a property management system fits better.