Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 1 change this month
Square 3.4Gold 55 pts
Take card payments in person or online - free card reader, invoices, and an online store, popular with local services and small sellers.
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Only in 8 countriesCheck yours below
- Pays via Bank transferHow you get paid
- Local, in personWork happens near you
- Since
- 2009 17 yrs
Based in- Oakland, United States
- Web rank
- #1,982 worldwide
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Square is a payment platform where anyone can register to start earning. Fees are 2.6% plus 15 cents per in-person charge (US Free plan), the minimum payout is $25 for instant transfers, $1 for same-day, no stated minimum for standard next-business-day transfers, earnings are typically paid out free next-business-day transfers and you can withdraw via Bank transfer. Founded in 2009, Square is based in Oakland, United States. It is available in 8 countries.
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What people actually earn on Square
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What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
3 updates · latest Nov 1, 2026
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
- Minimum payout added: $25 for instant transfers, $1 for same-day, no stated minimum for standard next-business-day transfers source ↗
- Payout speed added: Free next-business-day transfers source ↗
- Fees:
Around 2.6% plus 10 cents per in-person charge→ 2.6% plus 15 cents per in-person charge (US Free plan) source ↗
Every change we make to this listing, with the official page we checked. Recent updates across all platforms →
How complete is this profile?
We have 11 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on fees and track record. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees4.5
- Getting paid2.3
- Access3.0
- Track record4.0
- Proof of earnings3.0
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Achievements
55 of 100 points from 7 of 14 achievements, Gold tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
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Square 4.5M+ sellers (2025)
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
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Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
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Square 2.6%
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Square 2.6%
Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)+5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Square #1,982 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Square Founded 2009
Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified+15
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Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Square US, Canada, UK, Australia, Japan, and more
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
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Square $25 for instant transfers, $1 for same-day, no stated minimum for standard next-business-d…
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
Square Free next-business-day transfers
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Square.
Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Square Founded 2009
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Can I join Square?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you are 18 or older and live in one of 8 countries.
You need a bank account. First payout: next business day.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Square accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryAge 18 or older
Open in- A bank account
- Sign upFree
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutNext business day
Good to know: Built for local sellers taking card payments in person or online, each country has its own Square site and terms.
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How Square compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 2.6%, Square sits near the middle — the median fee across the 17 card processing platforms we track that charge a percentage is 2.8%.
- Founded in 2009, Square has been running for about 17 years — longer than 13 of the 20 card processing platforms we track with a known launch year.
Compared with the card processing platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Square legit?
What we could verify about the company
Square is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2009 (17 years)
- Headquartered in Oakland, United States
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Among the world's top 10,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #1,982)
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Square in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #1,982 worldwideAmong the top 10,000 sites (squareup.com)
- Founders
- Jim McKelvey
- Industry
- Financial services, mobile payment industry
Square timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Square founded by Jack Dorsey and Jim McKelvey
Headquarters today: Oakland, United States
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Milestone
4.5M+ sellers
More than 4.5 million sellers used the Square ecosystem in 2025, per Block's 2025 annual report on Form 10-K.
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Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
No step-by-step guide for Square yet. Browse all guides or find the right way to earn for you.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Square
How much does Square charge?
Square fees: 2.6% plus 15 cents per in-person charge (US Free plan). On a $100 payment that leaves you about $97.25, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Square?
Square pays out via Bank transfer. Minimum payout: $25 for instant transfers, $1 for same-day, no stated minimum for standard next-business-day transfers. Timing: Free next-business-day transfers.
Which countries is Square available in?
Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom and United States.
How much do people earn on Square?
More than 4.5 million sellers used the Square ecosystem in 2025, per Block's 2025 annual report on Form 10-K. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Square legit?
Yes, Square is a real, operating platform: operating since 2009 (17 years), headquartered in Oakland, United States and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Square alternatives?
Similar platforms include Authorize.net, Razorpay, PayU and Braintree. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
Compare Square with…
Square alternatives
More card processing like Stripe
Authorize.netThe veteran Visa-owned payment gateway - small US and UK businesses accept cards online, by invoice, or by virtual terminal.
Fees 25 dollars monthly gateway fee plus per-transaction chargesauthorize.net
RazorpayIndia leading payment gateway - businesses of any size accept cards, UPI, netbanking, and wallets, with payment links and pages for non-coders.
Fees Around 2% per domestic transactionrazorpay.com
PayUA major processor for emerging markets - merchants in India, Latin America, and Central Europe accept cards and hundreds of local payment methods.
Fees ~2% per transaction + GST (India focus)corporate.payu.com
BraintreeA PayPal-owned full-stack processor for online businesses - accept cards, PayPal, Venmo, and wallets through one integration.
Fees Around 2.59% plus 49 cents per transactionbraintreepayments.com
PaystackThe Stripe-owned processor built for Africa - Nigerian, Ghanaian, South African, and Kenyan businesses accept cards, mobile money, and bank transfers.
Fees From 1.5% per local transactionpaystack.com
Tap PaymentsA MENA payment gateway letting businesses accept cards and local methods across the Gulf.
Fees ~2.75% standard cardstap.company