Square for Retail

All the tools you need – from open to close, in-store and online

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Make sales in-store and online

Take fast and secure payments with no hidden fees and track every sale from one reliable system.

Connect your online store

Launch a professional Square Online eCommerce website and make it your own with design themes or integrate your existing website in minutes.

Customise your catalogue

Sort your catalogue by category and customise the grid on your POS screen for fast and easy checkout. Use Square Photo Studio in-app for studio-quality product images that show up everywhere you sell.

Sell on social media

Attract more customers with targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram or drive them to your website and store.

Do even more with advanced features Plus

From accepting returns and exchanges with a few taps to creating product bundles to upsell and cross-sell, it’s easy to get things done.

Make sales in-store and online

Take fast and secure payments with no hidden fees and track every sale from one reliable system.

Connect your online store

Launch a professional Square Online eCommerce website and make it your own with design themes or integrate your existing website in minutes.

Customise your catalogue

Sort your catalogue by category and customise the grid on your POS screen for fast and easy checkout. Use Square Photo Studio in-app for studio-quality product images that show up everywhere you sell.

Sell on social media

Attract more customers with targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram or drive them to your website and store.

Do even more with advanced features Plus

From accepting returns and exchanges with a few taps to creating product bundles to upsell and cross-sell, it’s easy to get things done.

Manage inventory and fulfilment

Get more products out the door with inventory that automatically syncs across all of your locations.

Get alerts when it’s time to restock

With smart stock forecasts, you always know what’s in stock based on how fast you’re selling. Get recommendations on what to reorder and send purchase orders automatically.

Count inventory on the go Plus

Scan and search items with the inventory counting tool to update, review and confirm counts with your iPhone, iPad or hand-held scanner. Plus, update or transfer items in bulk.

Print barcode labels automatically Plus

Generate barcodes for recently added items and print them in a variety of sizes right from your POS or Dashboard.

Offer in-store pickup and delivery

Fulfil orders and give customers the option to pick up items in-person or have them shipped.

Manage inventory and fulfilment

Get more products out the door with inventory that automatically syncs across all of your locations.

Get alerts when it’s time to restock

With smart stock forecasts, you always know what’s in stock based on how fast you’re selling. Get recommendations on what to reorder and send purchase orders automatically.

Count inventory on the go Plus

Scan and search items with the inventory counting tool to update, review and confirm counts with your iPhone, iPad or hand-held scanner. Plus, update or transfer items in bulk.

Print barcode labels automatically Plus

Generate barcodes for recently added items and print them in a variety of sizes right from your POS or Dashboard.

Offer in-store pickup and delivery

Fulfil orders and give customers the option to pick up items in-person or have them shipped.

Track your success

Access reports that help you make decisions backed by data and get even more insights with Square for Retail Plus.

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Cost of goods sold reports Plus

See which types of sales are driving revenue with topline metrics like cost of goods (COGS), total revenue, profit and profit margin.

Sell-through reports Plus

Get a daily snapshot telling you how fast different items are selling, so you know what to restock, promote or discontinue.

Sales reports

Know how much inventory you’re moving and how much money you’re making in minutes. View all your reports from all sales channels right from your POS.

Vendor sales reports Plus

See which vendors supply your top-selling inventory so you can order more.

Track your success

Access reports that help you make decisions backed by data and get even more insights with Square for Retail Plus.

Explore plans

Cost of goods sold reports Plus

See which types of sales are driving revenue with topline metrics like cost of goods (COGS), total revenue, profit and profit margin.

Sell-through reports Plus

Get a daily snapshot telling you how fast different items are selling, so you know what to restock, promote or discontinue.

Sales reports

Know how much inventory you’re moving and how much money you’re making in minutes. View all your reports from all sales channels right from your POS.

Vendor sales reports Plus

See which vendors supply your top-selling inventory so you can order more.

Lead your team

Empower your team members to drive your business forward with staff management tools.

Quickly train your team

Help your staff get up and running with a simple and easy-to-use POS.

Assign roles and passcodes

Create new jobs and assign team members permissions and passcodes that keep your business secure.

Accurately keep track of your team’s time

Team members clock in and out directly at the Square Register or via the Square Team App. Timecard data can be reviewed in the Square Dashboard.

Schedule and publish shifts

Track your team’s availability, assign upcoming shifts and ensure everyone knows when and where they are working with emails and notifications in the Square Team App.

Lead your team

Empower your team members to drive your business forward with staff management tools.

Quickly train your team

Help your staff get up and running with a simple and easy-to-use POS.

Assign roles and passcodes

Create new jobs and assign team members permissions and passcodes that keep your business secure.

Accurately keep track of your team’s time

Team members clock in and out directly at the Square Register or via the Square Team App. Timecard data can be reviewed in the Square Dashboard.

Schedule and publish shifts

Track your team’s availability, assign upcoming shifts and ensure everyone knows when and where they are working with emails and notifications in the Square Team App.

Manage your finances

Get paid fast and handle all of your accounting needs from your POS.

Access your cash immediately

If you need to access your money fast, you can transfer instantly to your bank account, for a 1.5% fee.1

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Automatic transfers to your bank

When you sell with Square, you get standard transfers from Square Balance to your bank account daily, even on weekends.2

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Grow your business with funding

Get funds for your next big move with Square Loans and make easy payments based on your daily sales.2

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Integrate your accounting tools

Using Xero or MYOB? Automatically sync your Square sales, refunds and transfers into your accounting software.

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Manage your finances

Get paid fast and handle all of your accounting needs from your POS.

Access your cash immediately

If you need to access your money fast, you can transfer instantly to your bank account, for a 1.5% fee.1

Learn more

Automatic transfers to your bank

When you sell with Square, you get standard transfers from Square Balance to your bank account daily, even on weekends.2

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Grow your business with funding

Get funds for your next big move with Square Loans and make easy payments based on your daily sales.2

Learn more

Integrate your accounting tools

Using Xero or MYOB? Automatically sync your Square sales, refunds and transfers into your accounting software.

See all integration partners

Support your customers

Use Square Marketing to create a better customer experience and drive more traffic in-store or online.

Get to know your customers

With the Customer Directory, a free CRM tool built into your POS, you can track customer spending habits and preferences straight from their profile.

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Bring customers back to your store

Bring in new business and fulfil everyone’s wish list by offering Square physical and digital gift cards.

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Offer a loyalty program

Enroll and reward customers at checkout with a loyalty program that drives repeat visits to your business.

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Grow your sales with Afterpay

Attract new customers and provide more flexibility at checkout. You get paid upfront, while your customers pay over four interest-free instalments.

Learn more

Support your customers

Use Square Marketing to create a better customer experience and drive more traffic in-store or online.

Get to know your customers

With the Customer Directory, a free CRM tool built into your POS, you can track customer spending habits and preferences straight from their profile.

Learn more

Bring customers back to your store

Bring in new business and fulfil everyone’s wish list by offering Square physical and digital gift cards.

Learn more

Offer a loyalty program

Enroll and reward customers at checkout with a loyalty program that drives repeat visits to your business.

Learn more

Grow your sales with Afterpay

Attract new customers and provide more flexibility at checkout. You get paid upfront, while your customers pay over four interest-free instalments.

Learn more

Pick the plan that fits you best

Get a 30-day free trial of Plus when you sign up for Square for Retail. After the trial, you can pick the software plan that’s best for you.

  • Free
  • Plus
  • Premium

Free

For small businesses getting started in-person and online

$0

No monthly fees

Includes:

  • Free Retail Point of Sale app
  • Free online store
  • Basic inventory tools
  • Exchanges
  • Built-in barcode scanner (iOS)

Processing rates per transaction:

1.6% per tap or insert

2.2% per online transaction

Afterpay 6% + 30¢ (excl. GST)

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Plus

For growing retail businesses that need in-depth features

$109

Per month, per location

Includes Square for Retail Free plan features and:

  • Advanced inventory tools and reports
  • Automatic purchase orders
  • Barcode label printing
  • Item bundling
  • Unlimited employee time tracking

Processing rates per transaction:

1.6% per tap or insert

2.2% per online transaction

Afterpay 6% + 30¢ (excl. GST)

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Premium

For established retail businesses looking to scale

Custom

Must meet eligibility requirements

Includes Square for Retail Plus plan features and optional add-ons:

  • Square Online Plus
  • Square Loyalty
  • Square Marketing
  • One-on-one onboarding support

Businesses processing $250,000 or more in yearly payments may be eligible for custom pricing. To learn more, please get in touch with our experts.

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How to get started

Need support? Talk to our team

Sign up in minutes

Download the Square for Retail app on your iPhone and iPad, and order POS hardware that fits the way your business sells.

Sync your catalogue and existing apps.

Import your inventory in seconds or scan new items to build your catalogue. Then, integrate your third-party apps so everything works together seamlessly.

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Reach customers in store, online or on the go, and track every sale from your integrated POS system.

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FAQs

  • What’s the difference between Square for Retail POS and Square Point of Sale?

    Square for Retail is a comprehensive, all-in-one POS solution designed specifically for retail businesses. Square for Retail builds on features from the standard Square Point of Sale and includes advanced functionality to help retailers run their business more efficiently.

    Compare Square Point of Sale and Square for Retail Free and Plus plans to find the best POS solution for your business.

  • How do I switch from my current solution?

    It’s simple and fast to sign up for Square for Retail. If you currently use Lightspeed Retail, Shopify POS or another similar retail POS system, Square for Retail will likely fit your needs with a user-friendly interface. Just select your plan, sign up and import your inventory. You can easily transfer your existing inventory with bulk intake importing.

    You can rely on transparent pricing and no long-term contracts. And if you need help, Square Support is here for you.

  • Can I upgrade my Square for Retail plan?

    You can upgrade to the Plus plan by subscribing. You’ll be able to use all existing features, and you’ll only have to set up the added functionality included with your upgrade. After your 30-day free trial of the Retail Plus plan, you’ll be given the option to pick your plan. If you don’t choose one, you’ll automatically be downgraded to the Free Retail plan.

    To upgrade to the custom Premium plan, contact our sales team.

  • Can I downgrade my Square for Retail plan?

    You always have the option to downgrade your subscription from Plus to Free in your Square Dashboard. When you downgrade, you’ll see messaging in your Dashboard letting you know which features you’ll lose, like certain smart inventory management features, multi-location stock management and barcode label printing. You can see and compare plan features on our pricing page.

    You can also pause your subscription at any time from your Dashboard. When you pause a subscription, you will not be billed. You can resume at any time and your account will be ready for you without losing your past data.

1Instant 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. Terms of Service apply.

2All 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.

1.6% card present rate applies for Square Sellers who sign up on or after 30 May 2024, or who signed up prior to this date and subscribed to Square for Retail Plus or Premium. The rate of 1.9% will apply for all other Square Sellers who signed up prior to this date when using Square Reader, Square Stand or Tap to Pay, as listed in the Square Fee Schedule.