Powering businesses the world over
More than four million sellers* run on Square, the only platform of its kind designed for solo entrepreneurs and the largest international chains.
About Square
Fifteen years ago, not all businesses could accept credit cards. Square set out to change that – inventing the first mobile card reader of its kind. This allowed businesses to take payments anywhere and keep thriving in the economy. It also completely disrupted how the financial system thinks about small businesses. With this shift, Square’s journey took off – moving far beyond its origins as a payment processor to building new tools and solutions for the future.
Today, Square is the largest business technology platform serving all kinds of businesses. The Square operating system allows business owners to sell anywhere, work more efficiently, manage inventory, communicate with customers, book appointments, courses or meals, order online and so much more. These tools unlock endless possibilities and countless opportunities for any operation, from global chains to mom-and-pop shops.
36+
products
8
countries served
4B
individual sales transactions processed in 2023*
$209.6B
in payments processed in 2023*
* Source: 2023 10-K Annual Report
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An endless evolution
Square came to life in 2009 with a card reader for mobile devices – the first of its kind. That one opportunity helped grow Square from a single product to a whole suite for people to run every side of their businesses, including hardware, software and so much more.
2023
Square Go launches in the US, our first client-facing app for booking personal care services.
2022
Tap to Pay on Android, letting sellers accept card payments with no additional hardware needed.
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Square expands to Spain.
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Square Stand gets a redesign, integrating tap and chip payments and transforming the buyer experience.
2021
Square, Inc. changes to Block, Inc., setting the foundation for the future of Square and our ecosystem of partner companies.
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Square expands to France.
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Square expands to Ireland.
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Square acquires Afterpay, opening up a new way for businesses to accept payments.
2019
Square Photo Studio launches in the US, giving businesses access to lower-cost, high-quality online photography.
2018
Square for Restaurants launches in the US, bringing innovation from front to back of house.
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Square acquires Weebly, powering Square Online to make eCommerce more accessible to businesses.
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Square Terminal launches in the US, giving businesses an all-in-one payment device.
2017
Square expands to the UK.
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Square Register launches in the US, giving businesses an end-to-end integrated point of sale with a buyer-facing display.
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Square for Retail launches in the US, our first vertical software that covers all corners of retail businesses.
2016
Square expands to Australia.
2015
Square Appointments launches in the US, allowing service-based businesses to book and manage clients with ease.
2014
Square Loans launches, giving entrepreneurs access to funds that help grow their businesses.
2013
Square expands to Japan.
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Square Stand launches in the US, revolutionizing the register for iPad use.
2012
Square expands to Canada.
2009
Original card reader launches in the US, allowing people to take payments on the go.
Helping businesses do more
“Square is really the foundation for our store’s operations. Whether it’s for employee or inventory management or the cash register, it’s all centralized.”
Janick Sorel
president and co-founder, Tite Frette franchise owner
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“Every fan is unique, so the way technology is served up for them now is really a unique experience. We’ve got to continue to make it better for them each and every day.”
Ziad Mehio
vice president, technology and food service operations,
Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation
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“We started with a food truck, [Square’s] definitely universal – from the small entrepreneur all the way up to the larger one.”
John Jackson
co-chef and co-owner, Char Restaurant Group
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“Square is really the foundation for our store’s operations. Whether it’s for employee or inventory management or the cash register, it’s all centralized.”
Janick Sorel
president and co-founder, Tite Frette franchise owner
Watch now
“Every fan is unique, so the way technology is served up for them now is really a unique experience. We’ve got to continue to make it better for them each and every day.”
Ziad Mehio
vice president, technology and food service operations, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation
Watch now
“We started with a food truck – [Square’s] definitely universal, from the small entrepreneur all the way up to the larger one.”
John Jackson
co-chef and co-owner, Char Restaurant Group
Watch now
*These businesses were paid for their time by Square.
Awards & recognition
Voted Adweek’s best POS system 2022
Voted Adweek’s best POS system 2022 Afterpay voted among Best Buy Now, Pay Later Apps by the Wall Street Journal, 2022
Voted Fast Company’s Brands that Matter 2021
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