Compare Square, Toast, Clover, and Lightspeed for your business type. Square is best for simplicity and affordability. Consider transaction fees, hardware costs, and feature needs before committing.

Set up your Square Reader, Terminal, or Register. Connect to WiFi, pair with your iPad or phone, and test payment processing. Square hardware is plug-and-play with no long-term contracts required.

Build your product catalog in Square Dashboard. Create categories, set prices, add modifiers and variants, and upload product photos. For restaurants, configure menu items with customization options.

Understand Square processing fees: 2.6% plus 10 cents for in-person transactions. Learn about chargebacks, refunds, and deposit schedules. Set up your bank account for automatic daily deposits.