Square
Payments, POS hardware, and tools that suit face-to-face UK businesses.
POS
Booking
Editor rating4.3/ 5
Best for
- Retail and hospitality card payments
- Appointment businesses needing POS
- Owners wanting quick hardware setup
Pros
- Simple onboarding
- Useful hardware options
- Ecosystem breadth
Cons
- Fees depend on card mix
- Feature depth varies by product
Pricing
From: £0/month (indicative)
Model: Transaction fees; paid software add-ons
Free trial: Not typically advertised
UK suitability
UK support positioning: Vendor markets UK support channels
Overview
Square is a practical ecosystem for card payments, POS, and related tools. Salons, cafés, and trades businesses often like the unified hardware and software experience.
Features
- Card readers
- POS
- Invoices
- Online checkout options
Integrations
Common integration names (availability varies by plan):
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- WooCommerce
Alternatives
PayPal-backed card readers and POS for small UK merchants.
FAQs
Is Square suitable for UK small businesses?
Square is commonly used in UK pos workflows. The best fit depends on headcount, integrations, payroll complexity, and whether your accountant prefers a particular ecosystem.
How should I compare pricing?
Model 12-month total cost including users, payroll, and essential add-ons—not headline monthly tiers alone. This listing indicates: Transaction fees; paid software add-ons.