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What Is Square for Retail?
Square for Retail includes all the tools you need to run your retail business. With Square for Retail you can sell in-store and online seamlessly, with an easy-to-use point of sale, integrated payments, seamless online store, advanced inventory management, and powerful reporting. Offer contactless payments and in-store pickup, and manage all your orders. Integrated with Squares powerful ecosystem so you can customize your solution with everything from invoices to email marketing. Try it free!
Who Uses Square for Retail?
Whether you sell online or in store, Square for Retail can work for your retail business no matter your size or style.
Where can Square for Retail be deployed?
About the vendor
- Square
- Located in San Francisco, US
- Founded in 2009
Square for Retail support
- Phone Support
- Chat
Languages
English, French, Japanese, Spanish
Square for Retail pricing
Starting Price:
- Yes, has free trial
- Yes, has free version
Square for Retail has a free version and offers a free trial. Square for Retail paid version starts at US$60.00/month.
About the vendor
- Square
- Located in San Francisco, US
- Founded in 2009
Square for Retail support
- Phone Support
- Chat
Languages
English, French, Japanese, Spanish
Square for Retail videos and images
Features of Square for Retail
Alternatives to Square for Retail
Reviews of Square for Retail
Great for entrepreneurs
Comments: It is very easy to use and convenient for my customers
Pros:
The ease of use for this product is amazing. I love how you can make a sale with the virtual terminal by either swiping a card or sending an invoice.
Cons:
The fees per use can be cumbersome. However all pay portals have some sort of fee to use their product.
Great Point of sale system
Comments: Awesome and after using two other point of sale systems we have had no issues with the system going down. Very reliable.
Pros:
Easy to use! Download the App and get setup. I just recently bought their Square Register and it is awesome. Customer service will help you get the right APP for your business.
Cons:
Been using their credit card device for well over a year and have never had any issues. There isn’t one thing i don’t like.
Alternatives Considered: Shopify
Reasons for Choosing Square for Retail: Terrible customer service, terrible app and so many issues with their credit card equipment going down.
Switched From: Lightspeed Retail
Reasons for Switching to Square for Retail: Worked best for my business, and has so many options. Marketing, payroll, loyalty etc.
Square for Retail
Comments: Since using Square for Retail my business has been running efficiently. Also, my customers are able to purchase without any hassle.
Pros:
I love using Square for Retail software. This software makes it easier for my customers to shop.
Cons:
I don’t dislike anything about using this software.
They Allow Fraud and Theft
Comments:
Horrible experience. Square permits fraudulent chargebacks against your company. A client purchased multiple packages totally thousands of dollars from my company, received the services, and then disputed the charges as 'unrecognized'. I provided the following to square:
Her signed contracts, with an anti-chargeback clause
Photos of us performing the services at the event, with her in the photos
A chain of her emails, including an email after her event thanking us for job well done
Despite this proof and legally binding contract, Square sided with her and removed the funds from my account. I had to sit with my bank to file a dispute with Square, put a hold on all charges by Square, and start using an entirely different payment processor just to avoid Square stealing my money.
Absolute fraud.
Pros:
People understand how to use it, so it's widely accepted as a valid method of payment and no one is nervous about using it (they should be!)
Cons:
Square permits fraudulent chargebacks against your company. A client purchased multiple packages totally thousands of dollars from my company, received the services, and then disputed the charges as 'unrecognized'. I provided the following to square: Her signed contracts, with an anti-chargeback clause Photos of us performing the services at the event, with her in the photos A chain of her emails, including an email after her event thanking us for job well done Despite this proof and legally binding contract, Square sided with her and removed the funds from my account. I had to sit with my bank to file a dispute with Square, put a hold on all charges by Square, and start using an entirely different payment processor just to avoid Square stealing my money. Absolute fraud.
Easy, Fast and Convenient, User Friendly!
Comments: Overall, this is a good program to use when you need convenience. When using square, in this day and age, fast, easy and quick are what is needed in today's society, and this program comes to the rescue. It is a great product, and I would recommend it to anyone that needs to buy / sell and get paid fast!
Pros:
This seems like the best program for small businesses. The program offers a very low credit card fee of 2.6%, from what I have noticed. The program also offers SKU and GTIN codes to be scanned successfully. You can have unlimited items in your inventory which makes this convenient for the user and the customer, especially when you can do next day transfers as well!
Cons:
Square does not work on Android platforms for the Free or Retail Plus versions. But it does on the Square POS version. Only thing, if you do not have the physical card, it seems to have a higher transaction fee rate.
