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"transaction", "currency": "USD", "source_url": "https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5068-what-are-square-s-fees" }, { "plan": "Plus", "item": "Gift card load fee", "amount_usd": null, "amount_percent": "2.5000", "per": "transaction", "currency": "USD", "source_url": "https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5068-what-are-square-s-fees" }, { "plan": "Premium", "item": "Gift card load fee", "amount_usd": null, "amount_percent": "0.0000", "per": "transaction", "currency": "USD", "source_url": "https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5068-what-are-square-s-fees" }, { "plan": null, "item": "Instant or same-day transfer to bank", "amount_usd": null, "amount_percent": "1.9500", "per": "transfer", "currency": "USD", "source_url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/payments/instant-transfers" }, { "plan": null, "item": "Standard next-business-day transfer to bank", "amount_usd": null, "amount_percent": "0.0000", "per": "transfer", "currency": "USD", "source_url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/payments/instant-transfers" }, { "plan": null, "item": "Bitcoin conversion fee", "amount_usd": null, "amount_percent": "1.0000", "per": "conversion", "currency": "USD", "source_url": "https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5068-what-are-square-s-fees" }, { "plan": null, "item": "Bitcoin rush withdrawal fee", "amount_usd": "2.0000", "amount_percent": null, "per": "withdrawal", "currency": "USD", "source_url": "https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5068-what-are-square-s-fees" }, { "plan": null, "item": "Bitcoin priority withdrawal fee", "amount_usd": "3.0000", "amount_percent": null, "per": "withdrawal", "currency": "USD", "source_url": "https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5068-what-are-square-s-fees" }, { "plan": "Free", "item": "Monthly account fee", "amount_usd": "0.0000", "amount_percent": null, "per": "month", "currency": "USD", "source_url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/payments/our-fees" }, { "plan": "Plus", "item": "Monthly account fee", 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exceeded)", "known_restrictions": [ "PCI DSS Level 1 certified", "ACH bank transfers US-only", "Cash App Pay US-only", "Cross-border card payments not supported (must process in country of account activation)", "Sellers processing over $250,000/year may qualify for custom rates (requires contacting sales)", "Bitcoin processing fee waived until December 31, 2026", "Subscriptions API does not support ACH payments", "Prohibited: firearms/ammunition sales, illegal goods/services" ] }, "developer": { "docs_url": "https://developer.squareup.com/us/en", "api_reference_url": null, "openapi_spec_url": null, "postman_collection_url": null, "changelog_url": "https://squareup.com/whats-new", "status_page_url": null, "llms_txt_url": "https://squareup.com/llms.txt", "markdown_docs_url": null, "rendering": "static" }, "adoption": { "launched_at": "2010-01-01", "ga_date": null, "github_stars": null, "github_stars_at": null, "notable_customers": [ "Shake Shack", "Boston Beer Company" ] }, "scores": { "agent_friendliness": 65, "pricing_transparency": 85, "setup_speed": 75, "docs_quality": 35, "procurement_friction": 85, "trust_readiness": 65, "best_for": [ "Regulated or enterprise workloads - compliance attestations and an enterprise plan", "AI agents and automation - an agent-ready surface (MCP / llms.txt)", "Teams needing broad API coverage out of the box" ], "avoid_if": [ "You want to try it free before paying" ] }, "sources": [ { "field": "vendor_description", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/payments", "excerpt": "Square Payments Built for however you do business", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "pricing_model (hybrid)", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/payments/our-fees", "excerpt": "In-person (tap/dip/swipe): Free: 2.6% + 15¢; Plus: 2.5% + 15¢; Premium: 2.4% + 15¢", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "has_published_pricing", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/payments/our-fees", "excerpt": "Square Free: 2.6% + 15¢ in-person; 3.3% + 30¢ online; Square Plus: 2.5% + 15¢ in-person; 2.9% + 30¢ online; Square Premium: 2.4% + 15¢ in-person; 2.9% + 30¢ online", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "enterprise_plan_available", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/payments/our-fees", "excerpt": "If you process over $250,000 per year, talk to our team", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "pci_dss", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/security/details", "excerpt": "As the merchant of record, we maintain PCI certification so you don't have to individually validate your compliance.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "soc2", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/the-bottom-line/operating-your-business/pci-compliance", "excerpt": "In addition to PCI Compliance, Square is also SOC 1, 2, and ISO27001 compliant.", "confidence": "medium" }, { "field": "gdpr", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/legal/general/data-processing-terms", "excerpt": "Square Europe, Square International, and their affiliates are subject to European Directive 2002/58/EC (the \"e-Privacy Directive\") and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (\"GDPR\")", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "input_types", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/payment-card-support-by-country", "excerpt": "US: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Discover Diners, JCB, UnionPay International; Digital wallets: Apple Pay and Google Pay available across all countries; Cash App Pay is US-only; ACH: US only; Afterpay/Clearpay: Australia, Canada, UK, US", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "supported_regions", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/payment-card-support-by-country", "excerpt": "Supported countries: Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, United States", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "mcp_server_available", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/mcp", "excerpt": "The Square MCP server connects your AI tools directly to the full Square API platform. The remote MCP server URL is https://mcp.squareup.com/sse. The server is currently in Beta.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "documented_rate_limits", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/build-basics/general-considerations/handling-errors", "excerpt": "If your application sends a high number of requests to Square APIs in a short period of time, Square might temporarily stop processing your requests and return RATE_LIMITED errors with a 429 Too Many Requests status. Square API endpoints might enforce different rate limits.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "sandbox_available", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/payments-api/overview", "excerpt": "if you test the Payments API in the Square Sandbox, they appear in the Sandbox Square Dashboard", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "known_restrictions (Bitcoin fee until Dec 31 2026)", "url": "https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5068-what-are-square-s-fees", "excerpt": "Bitcoin payments: 0% processing fees until December 31, 2026", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "auth_methods", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/oauth-api/overview", "excerpt": "The Square OAuth API uses the OAuth 2 protocol to obtain permission from Square sellers to access specific types of resources in their account.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "auth_docs_url", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/oauth-api/overview", "excerpt": "The Square OAuth API uses the OAuth 2 protocol to obtain permission from Square sellers to access specific types of resources in their account.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "base_url", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/reference/square/payments-api/create-payment", "excerpt": "The request example uses https://connect.squareup.com/v2/payments as the endpoint for creating payments.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "api_version", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/reference/square", "excerpt": "Current API version: 2026-05-20 (referenced twice in the documentation)", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "versioning_scheme", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/build-basics/versioning-overview", "excerpt": "Regardless of whether you explicitly specify a version in the request, the response always returns the `Square-Version` header so you know which API version is used.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "deprecation_policy_url", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/build-basics/api-lifecycle", "excerpt": "APIs are typically deprecated at least 12 months before permanent retirement. Deprecated functionality remains publicly available and fully supported, but its use is strongly discouraged for all applications.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "sdk_packages", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/sdks", "excerpt": "Go: github.com/square/square-go-sdk/v2; Java: com.squareup:square; .NET: Square; Node.js: square; PHP: square/square; Python: squareup; Ruby: square.rb", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "mcp_url", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/mcp", "excerpt": "Square recommends using the remote MCP server, which supports OAuth login with more control and granular permissions.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "idempotency_supported", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/build-basics/common-api-patterns/idempotency", "excerpt": "An API call or operation is idempotent if it has the same result no matter how many times it's applied.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "error_format", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/build-basics/general-considerations/handling-errors", "excerpt": "{\"errors\": [{\"category\": \"AUTHENTICATION_ERROR\", \"code\": \"UNAUTHORIZED\", \"detail\": \"This request could not be authorized.\"}]}", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "categories (payments only — payouts removed)", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/payouts-api/overview", "excerpt": "A payout is a transfer of funds from a seller's Square account to another banking destination, most often the seller's external bank account. The Payouts API enables developers to track and reconcile funds transferred from a seller's Square account to another banking destination.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "pricing_model (hybrid)", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/payments/our-fees", "excerpt": "Monthly account fee — Free: $0; Plus: $49/mo; Premium: $149/mo", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "enterprise_plan_available", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/the-bottom-line/managing-your-finances/credit-card-processing-fees-and-rates", "excerpt": "businesses exceeding $250,000 annually may qualify for a competitive custom rate by contacting sales", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "pci_dss", "url": "https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/3797-secure-data-encryption", "excerpt": "Square's card processing systems meet Level 1 PCI Data Security Standards", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "iso_27001", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/the-bottom-line/operating-your-business/pci-compliance", "excerpt": "In addition to PCI Compliance, Square is also SOC 1, 2, and ISO27001 compliant.", "confidence": "medium" }, { "field": "soc2", "url": "https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/3797-secure-data-encryption", "excerpt": "PCI and SOC reports and related documentation available through the Square Trust Center", "confidence": "medium" }, { "field": "gdpr", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/legal/general/data-processing-terms", "excerpt": "Square and its affiliates are data processors when accessing personal data of customers in the course of providing services", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "input_types", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/payments-api/overview", "excerpt": "Card payments, ACH bank transfers, Afterpay/Clearpay, Cash App Pay, Cash payments, External payments, House accounts", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "sdk_languages", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/sdks", "excerpt": "Square offers server-side SDKs in: Go, Java, .NET, Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby. Mobile: Mobile Payments SDK for iOS, Android, Flutter, and React Native.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "documented_rate_limits", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/devtools/graphql", "excerpt": "Applications can send a maximum of 10 queries per second (10 QPS), and a query can have a maximum complexity score of 250 points", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "webhooks_supported", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/webhooks/overview", "excerpt": "When events occur, Square sends POST requests containing JSON data to your endpoint. Square implements exponential backoff retry logic spanning 24 hours. The system attempts delivery 11 times.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "self_serve_signup", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/payments/our-fees", "excerpt": "Square Free: Only pay when you take a payment; No hidden fees or locked-in contracts. Cancel or switch anytime.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "known_restrictions (PCI Level 1)", "url": "https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/3797-secure-data-encryption", "excerpt": "Square's card processing systems meet Level 1 PCI Data Security Standards", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "auth_methods", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/build-basics/access-tokens", "excerpt": "A personal access token is a full-access credential for development and production use on your own Square account. Obtained from the Developer Console Credentials page.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "base_url", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/build-basics/versioning-overview", "excerpt": "curl https://connect.squareup.com/v2/payments \\ -H 'Square-Version: 2024-07-17'", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "api_version", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/reference/square/payments-api/create-payment", "excerpt": "The examples and documentation reference API version 2026-05-20, which is specified in the request headers via the Square-Version parameter.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "versioning_scheme", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/build-basics/versioning-overview", "excerpt": "Include the `Square-Version` header to test different versions: -H 'Square-Version: 2024-07-17'", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "stability", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/build-basics/api-lifecycle", "excerpt": "General Availability (GA) — 'Ready for production use' with full support for new functionality and bug fixes", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "sdk_packages", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/sdks", "excerpt": "Square recommends using the Square server-side SDKs instead of calling APIs directly from your application as they provide useful abstractions to simplify development.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "mcp_url", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/mcp", "excerpt": "Remote: https://mcp.squareup.com/sse", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "quickstart_url", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/get-started", "excerpt": "Get Started guide at /docs/get-started/create-account-and-application", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "idempotency_supported", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/reference/square/payments-api/create-payment", "excerpt": "The idempotency_key is 'A unique string that identifies this CreatePayment request. Keys can be any valid string but must be unique for every CreatePayment request.'", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "error_format", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/build-basics/general-considerations/handling-errors", "excerpt": "The Error object uses fields: category — A high-level classification of the error; code — Specific identifier mapped to ErrorCode enum; detail — Optional human-readable description for developers; field — Optional field name from the original request that caused the error", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "webhook_signing", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/webhooks/step3validate", "excerpt": "All webhook notifications from Square include an `x-square-hmacsha256-signature` header. The value of this header is an HMAC-SHA-256 signature generated using: The signature key for your webhook subscription. The notification URL for your webhook subscription. The raw body of the request.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "webhook_events_url", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/docs/webhooks/v2webhook-events-tech-ref", "excerpt": "The page documents extensive webhook events across 24+ Square APIs, including bank_account.created, payment.created, payment.updated, order.created, refund.created", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "rate_limit_requests", "url": "https://developer.squareup.com/forums/t/current-square-api-rate-limit/449", "excerpt": "At this time we currently do not publicly disclose the rate limits", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "requires_verification", "url": "https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/8663-verify-your-identity-and-square-business-information", "excerpt": "There is no way to activate your Square account to accept payments without all applicable parties completing verification.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "requires_verification", "url": "https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/8663-verify-your-identity-and-square-business-information", "excerpt": "If identity verification is unsuccessful, you will be unable to process payments with Square at this time.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "starting_price_usd", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/payments/our-fees", "excerpt": "Online API: All plans: 2.9% + 30¢", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "price_basis", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/payments/our-fees", "excerpt": "Card-Present (Tap, Dip, Swipe): Free: 2.6% + 15¢; Online API: All plans: 2.9% + 30¢", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "notable_customers", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/the-bottom-line/podcasts/the-square-developer-podcast/monstarlab", "excerpt": "Shake Shack built custom self-service kiosks that streamline ordering, powered by Square Reader SDK.", "confidence": "medium" }, { "field": "data_retention_policy_url", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/legal/general/privacy", "excerpt": "Square retains personal information for as long as is necessary for the purposes identified in this Privacy Notice, including to provide our Services, to comply with legal obligations", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "starting_price_usd", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/payments/our-fees", "excerpt": "Online Payments: Free: 3.3% + 30¢", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "launched_at", "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Block,_Inc.", "excerpt": "Jack Dorsey co-founded Square in 2009, and it launched in 2010.", "confidence": "high" }, { "field": "notable_customers", "url": "https://squareup.com/us/en/townsquare/case-studies", "excerpt": "The Boston Beer Company launched an online store that showcases their brands and makes managing inventory and order fulfillment simple through Square.", "confidence": "medium" } ], "fields_not_found": [ "hipaa", "sla_published", "soc2_type_explicit_source", "rate_limit_requests", "rate_limit_window", "sla_url", "ga_date" ], "source_confidence": "high", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-21T00:00:00.000Z", "contribute": { "note": "This data is crowd-editable. Suggest corrections or leave a review via these endpoints - no auth required, requests are rate-limited, and every submission is reviewed before it goes live. For a field edit, {field} is any key in this response and a citation is required.", "endpoints": [ { "action": "review", "label": "Leave a review or comment", "method": "POST", "url": "https://apio.sh/api/feedback/square", "example_body": { "kind": "review", "rating": 5, "body": "Your experience with this API…" } }, { "action": "field_edit", "label": "Suggest a correction to a field (cite a source)", "method": "POST", "url": "https://apio.sh/api/suggest/square/{field}", "example_body": { "value": "corrected value", "citations": [ { "url": "https://source.example/page", "excerpt": "supporting quote" } ], "note": "what changed and why" } }, { "action": "new_api", "label": "Suggest a new API to add (only name is required - send as much as you can cite)", "method": "POST", "url": "https://apio.sh/api/suggest/api", "example_body": { "value": { "name": "Acme Email API", "website_url": "https://acme.example", "vendor_name": "Acme", "categories": [ "email" ], "pricing_model": "usage_based", 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"action": "token", "label": "Optional - raise your rate limit", "method": "GET", "url": "https://apio.sh/api/feedback/token" } ] } }