Square vs Stripe
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Square Reader: Free Mobile Credit Card Reader - | Online Payment Processing - | |
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Customer Service | Phone, Email, Live Chat Support, Seller Community | Phone (by request), Email, Live Chat, IRC |
Good For | Mobile & small businesses with average transaction over $100 | Online businesses; Customized checkout experience |
Equipment | Free magstripe card reader; $59 for contactless + chip reader; Stand, Terminal, and Register available for purchase. | Online Processing, Terminal, Stripe for Marketplace & Platforms, Billing Services (subscription & invoicing) |
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Keyed-in Transaction Fee | ||
Deposit Time | Payments before 5PM PT / 8 PM ET is available the next business day | 7-14 days after the first successful payment |
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Pros & Cons | Pros:
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Bottom Line | Good credit card processor for low-volume businesses... | |
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Square Reader: Free Mobile Credit Card Reader
- Pay 2.6% + 10¢ Per Swipe for Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express
- Accept Credit Cards Anywhere
- Fast Setup, No Commitments
Square Contactless and Chip Card Reader
- Pay 2.6% + 10¢ per tap or dip for Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express
- Accept Chip Cards and Contactless Payments Anywhere
Square POS: Point of Sale System
- Advanced analytics and insights
- Inventory and customer management
- Track employee time cards and grant permission levels