The AI TillTools · Payments
Square
Card payments, till software, invoices and online booking, with a free plan.
Free plan £ pricing
Price
Free plan: £0 a month (you pay per transaction). Plus: from £29 a month.
Free plan
No set-up or monthly fees; you pay when you take a payment.
Best for
Shops, cafés and mobile traders taking card payments.
Watch out for
Transaction fees apply on every payment; check the rates for your payment types.
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UK prices in pounds.
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Useful for
Alternatives to Square
SumUp
Card readers and payment links for small traders, with pay-as-you-go fees.
Tide
A business account app with invoicing, expense cards and accounting integrations.
Questions
Does Square have a free plan?
Yes. No set-up or monthly fees; you pay when you take a payment.
How much does Square cost?
Free plan: £0 a month (you pay per transaction). Plus: from £29 a month.
What are the alternatives to Square?
Alternatives include SumUp, Tide.
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