Square POS & terminals: the complete guide

What is Square?

Square is famous for simple, beautiful hardware and a free POS app that just works. From a pocket reader to a dual-screen Register, everything syncs in one ecosystem with no surprises.

Who it’s best for

Square is best for newer businesses, cafes, retail, and anyone who wants a clean, easy setup. Whatever you choose, I provide and set it up at $0 up front on a zero-cost processing program — with training and 24/7 US-based support.

The Square lineup I provide

• Square Register — A fully integrated dual-screen register built for speed, reliability, and a clean customer experience.
• Square Terminal — A portable all-in-one terminal with a built-in receipt printer — take payments anywhere the sale happens.
• Square Handheld — A pocket-sized handheld with a 6.2″ screen, built-in barcode scanner, and built-in tap to pay — take orders and payments anywhere.
• Square Reader (contactless) — A pocket-sized wireless reader for tap and chip payments, paired with your phone or tablet.
• Square Reader (USB-C) — The simplest way to start taking cards — a compact reader that plugs right into your device.
• Square Stand — Turns an iPad into a sleek countertop register with a built-in card reader.
• Square Kiosk — Self-ordering that works while you do — lift average ticket and shorten lines.
• Square Kitchen Display System — Route orders straight to the kitchen on a digital screen — available in 8.7″, 15.6″, and 21.5″ to fit your line.
• Square Cash Drawer (14×16) — A compact 14″×16″ printer-driven cash drawer that pops open automatically on every cash sale.
• Square Cash Drawer (16×17, USB) — A full-size 16″×17″ cash drawer with both USB and printer-driven connection and extra room for busy counters.
• Receipt Printer & Cash Drawer Combo — The complete cash-handling bundle — a thermal receipt printer paired with a cash drawer that pops open on every cash sale.
• Receipt Printer — A fast thermal receipt printer for the counter — crisp receipts and order tickets, every time.
• Portable Receipt Printer — A compact, battery-powered printer that goes where you do — print receipts tableside, curbside, or in the field.
• Kitchen Impact Printer — A heat-resistant impact printer built for the kitchen and bar — tickets stay readable where thermal fades.
• Store-and-Charge Station — Charge and store up to ten handhelds, tablets, or readers in one tidy dock.
• Countertop Customer-Display Mount — A sturdy, tilt-and-swivel countertop mount that holds your terminal or customer display at the perfect angle.
• Square Reader Dock — A weighted countertop dock that keeps your Square Reader charged, upright, and right where customers expect it.
• Kiosk Floor Stand — A free-standing floor mount for a self-ordering kiosk or customer display — put ordering where the line forms.
• Kiosk / KDS Wall Mount — Mount a kitchen display or self-order screen flush to the wall — space-saving, low-profile, and tidy.
• Networking Kit — The wired networking gear to keep a multi-device setup rock-solid during a rush.
• Square Register Retail Kit — A complete checkout counter — Square Register paired with a cash drawer, receipt printer, label printer, and barcode scanner.
• Square Mobile POS Kit — A grab-and-go handheld kit — rugged case with hand strap, a Square Reader, and a portable receipt printer.
• Square Stand Retail Kit — The Square Stand built into a complete retail counter — iPad stand with reader, receipt printer, and cash drawer.
• Square Stand Restaurant Kit — A restaurant-ready Square Stand setup — iPad stand with reader, a front receipt printer, a kitchen printer, and a cash drawer.
• Square Register Kit — The dual-screen Square Register paired with a receipt printer and a cash drawer — a clean, complete countertop register.

Square RegisterSquare TerminalSquare HandheldSquare Reader (contactless)Square Reader (USB-C)Square StandSquare KioskSquare Kitchen Display SystemSquare Cash Drawer (14×16)Square Cash Drawer (16×17, USB)Receipt Printer & Cash Drawer ComboReceipt PrinterPortable Receipt PrinterKitchen Impact PrinterStore-and-Charge StationCountertop Customer-Display MountSquare Reader DockKiosk Floor StandKiosk / KDS Wall MountNetworking KitSquare Register Retail KitSquare Mobile POS KitSquare Stand Retail KitSquare Stand Restaurant KitSquare Register Kit

How it fits zero-cost processing

I set up your Square hardware on a compliant dual-pricing or surcharge program, so your card fees stop eating your margin. The equipment carries simple monthly terms confirmed on your free review — and your processing savings can help cover it.

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