Square for Retail
All the tools you need – from open to close, in-store and online.
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
- Unlimited items
Processing rates per transaction:
1.75% + VAT per chip and PIN or contactless payment
2.0% + VAT for manually entered transactions
Plus
For growing retail businesses that need in-depth features
€49 + VAT
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:
Discount: 1.6% + VAT per chip and PIN or contactless payment1
2.0% + VAT for manually entered transactions
Premium
For established retail businesses looking to scale
Custom
Must meet eligibility requirements2
Includes Square for Retail Plus plan features and discounts on optional add-ons.
- Square Loyalty
- Square Marketing
- One-on-one onboarding support
Custom processing rates available.
How to get started
Need support? Talk to our team
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.
Start selling
Reach customers in-store, online or on the go, and track every sale from your integrated POS system.
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Learn about features and promotions and hear stories from other retail businesses and our experts.
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FAQs
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 businesses more efficiently.
Compare Square Point of Sale and Square for Retail Free and Plus plans to find the best POS solution for your business.
It’s simple and fast to sign up for Square for Retail. If you currently use SumUp, Epos Now, Clover, 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.
You can upgrade from the Free Retail plan to the Plus plan by subscribing to it here. You’ll be able to use all existing features, and you’ll only have to set up the added functionality included with your upgrade. During 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.
You always have the option to downgrade your subscription from Plus to Free in your 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.
1The rate of 1.6% + VAT for card-present transactions is only applicable to payments processed when signed in to a Square for Retail Plus account on the Retail POS app.
2Custom pricing may be available if you process more than €250k per year. Contact sales.