Features
All the tools you need – from open to close, in-store and online.
Inventory
Simplify your workflow with intuitive inventory.

Inventory counting tool
Scan and search items with the counting tool to update, review and confirm counts on the go with your iPhone or iPad.

Smart stock forecasts
Know which stock will run out based on how fast you’re selling, and get recommendations on exactly what to reorder.
Automatic purchase orders
When items run low, Square for Retail automatically generates purchase orders for you to review and send to vendors.
Barcode labels
Create and print a variety of label sizes from your Dashboard. Generate barcodes for recently added items.
Multi-location stock management
Transfer your stock across locations in real time. Tag changes with preselected reasons to track why recounts occurred.
Vendor management
Keep track of all your vendor contact information in one place so you can easily reorder stock when it gets low.
Item categories
Make it easier to find what you’re looking for by organising your inventory by category.
GTIN and SKU support
Add GTIN and/or SKU codes to items to make it easier to identify and track your inventory.
Sell online
Reach your customers wherever they are.

In-store pickup or shipping
Give shoppers the option to pick up items in person or have them shipped after paying online.

Smart website builder
Create a free, professional website in minutes with our intuitive website builder. No designers or developers needed.
Instagram integration
Reach customers on social media and allow them to make a purchase right from your Instagram page.
Automatic sync
Automatically sync all your in-store and online orders, items and inventory.
Advanced eCommerce tools
Choose an annual paid plan to access advanced features like abandoned cart emails and integrated shipping labels.
eGift Cards
Get eGift Cards free so you can sell something to even the most particular shoppers.
Checkout
Manage your store with a suite of tools designed for you.

Barcode scanning
Ring up sales quickly and keep the queue moving when you scan barcodes with your iPad camera.

Item search
Quickly pull a product up on your screen at checkout with an item search tool.
Customer profiles
Build relationships with customers by keeping their buyer profile on file and adding information that they choose to share with you.
Cross-location returns and exchanges
Let customers return an item to any location that stocks it, no matter where the sale was made.
Add stock from your point of sale
Receive purchase orders and add inventory with quick scanning from your POS system for retail.
Customer preview
See a summary of customer details and notes right when you add them to your checkout cart.
Reports
Make business decisions backed by data.

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

Vendor sales reports
Better understand which vendors supply your top sellers so you can order more from them.
Profit margin and cost of goods sold reports
Keep the overall financial health of your business top of mind and see which types of sales are driving your revenue.
Inventory by category reports
See the cumulative value of your inventory by category so you know what keeps your customers coming back.
Team Management
Empower your employees with team management tools.

Unlimited employee passcodes
Implement employee passcodes to ensure that everyone logs in to the POS securely.

Timecard reporting
Team members clock in and out directly at the POS so you can easily track their time through timecards.
Unlimited employee roles
Assign different sets of permissions to different roles in your store. Allow a manager to issue refunds, for example.
Labour vs. sales reporting
Use labour vs. sales reports to better forecast labour costs and adjust your scheduling.
Payments
Take payments with no hidden fees.

Integrated payments
All your sales – whether paid with card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, gift card or another way – are integrated in your POS.

Transfer funds
Choose from two transfer schedule options: our standard schedule or a custom schedule tailored to your business hours.
Data security (PCI) compliance
Square complies with all required PCI standards. The information that your customers submit is encrypted to our servers.
Invoices
Send professional estimates, invoices and automatic customer reminders. Track those payments in real time.
Pick the plan for you
Start wherever you are with your retail business and we’ll help you succeed. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.
Free
For businesses getting started in-person and online.
$0
No monthly fee.
Per transaction
1.9% per tap or insert on Square Reader and Square Stand
1.6% per tap or insert on Square Terminal and Square Register
Includes:
Plus
For expanding businesses that need in-depth retail features.
$109
Per month per location.
Per transaction
1.6% per tap or insert on Square Reader and Square Stand
1.6% per tap or insert on Square Terminal and Square Register
Includes Free plan and:
Premium
For businesses looking to scale, with everything in one place.
Custom pricing
Must meet eligibility requirements.
Per transaction
Custom pricing available if you process more than $250K per year.
Includes Plus plan and discounts* on:
Custom pricing is available if you process more than $250k per year. Contact sales.
You’re in good company
Square for Retail is trusted by thousands of retailers, big and small.









FAQ
You can compare every feature of each plan on our pricing page.
Signing up for Square for Retail is easy and fast. Just select your plan, sign up, and add your inventory. There are no hidden fees or long-term contracts. And if you need help, Square Support is here for you.
You can get started with either our Free or Plus plan with just a few clicks here.
Everyone who signs up to Square for Retail automatically receives a 30-day free trial of Plus. At the end of your free trial, you can select which plan works best for you and your retail business.
To get started with Premium, contact our sales team.
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 setup. The only new setup will be for the added functionality that’s included with your upgrade. After your 30-day free trial, you’ll be charged $109 per month per location. If you choose not to subscribe, you’ll be downgraded to the Free retail plan.
To upgrade to the custom Premium plan, contact our sales team.
You also have the option to downgrade your subscription from Plus to Free in your Dashboard.
You can also pause your subscription for a period of 3 months at any time from your Dashboard. When you pause a subscription you will not be billed for the remainder of that month’s billing cycle. You can unpause at any time and your account will be ready for you—all your data will be retained. You’ll see messaging in your Dashboard letting you know which features you’ll lose with the downgrade. Further information on pausing your subscription is available here. You can see and compare plan features on our pricing page.