Processing Credit Cards with Square

As business owners we are always looking for ways to cut costs. The cost of having a merchant account with the monthly fees and other expenses that go along with it, whether you use the account or not leaves little to be desired.  That’s what makes PayPal appealing as you only pay fees on money you receive, no monthly service cost, no contract.

Square is a free pocket-size credit card reader that plugs into the audio jack on your phone. There are no monthly fees, and no contract. Each time you swipe your card you pay one fee of 2.75% and 3.5% + $.15 if you need to manually key in the credit card number. You can accept credit cards quickly and easily with no extra cost for equipment as your phone becomes your credit card terminal.

You can download the Square app to your Android, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch.

Square meets all industry-standard security practices to ensure safety for you and your payers. Square’s software is developed using industry-standard security best practices.

If you are pouring money down the drain by paying fees for a merchant account and equipment you rarely use, now you have access to an alternative which can be a cost effective alternative. To find out more about Square and get your free card reader sent to you in the mail visit https://squareup.com/ and order yours today.