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Accept payments with Square hardware using Square APIs and SDKs

Whether you’re building a custom point of sale (POS) or a self-service kiosk, you can now connect to Square Stand, Square Readers and Square Terminal by integrating with our APIs and SDKs for in-person payments. Let Square manage the complexities of payment processing, including security and compliance, so you can focus on building a world-class product.

Choose your in-person payments integration.

Build with Square Terminal API to give your sellers access to the sleek Square Terminal device for all-in-one credit card processing and printed receipts. Or, build with Square Reader SDK to give sellers the option of Square Stand or Square Reader.

Terminal API

Build a custom point of sale that connects to Square Terminal, an all-in-one credit card device, from any platform. Accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, Interac Flash® and credit card payments (chip & PIN and magstripe) anywhere.

POS API

Build a custom iOS or Android point of sale that connects to Square card readers. Accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, debit and credit card payments anywhere. POS API is compatible with Square Stand and Square Reader.

Shield

Security & Compliance

Our payments APIs include end-to-end encryption, dispute management, fast deposits for sellers and fraud detection.

Secure payments platform

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Processing Fees

Square offers simple, transparent payment pricing with no hidden fees. Square APIs and SDKs are free for developers to use. Sellers only pay processing fees for each transaction.

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Mobi2Go

In-store kiosks for quick-service restaurants using Terminal API to improve the ordering and checkout experience.

Case study

Shake Shack

With the recent success of its newly launched mobile app, Shake Shack wanted to explore self-serve kiosks.

Infinite Peripherals

Infinite Peripherals used Square Reader SDK to deliver a digital metering solution for 8,000 Washington, D.C. taxis.

Quiqmeds

Quiqmeds saved patients and providers time by enabling them to pay for prescriptions and copays at the point of care.

Singenuity

Square Reader SDK helped Singenuity quickly build and scale their software for adventure companies.

Clover Food Lab

Clover built a custom point of sale app that updates its ever-changing menu across all locations in real time.

Ready to get started?

Review our documentation and start integrating payment capabilities into your app.

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