Square
$0/mo est.
- Entry plan
- $0 (Free)
- Tx fee
- 0%
- Free themes
- ~3
- Apps
- Square Marketplace
- Support
- Business hours AU
- Est. monthly cost
- $0/mo
Square
Pay-as-you-go EFTPOS and online payments with no monthly fees or contracts.
- Entry plan
- $0 (Free)
- Tx fee
- 0%
- Free themes
- ~3
- Apps
- Square Marketplace
Best for
Small retail, hospitality, and pop-up businesses.
Pricing breakdown
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Last verified 19 May 2026.
Accepted payment methods
Cards, wallets, and other methods supported by Square for Australian merchants.
Cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- EFTPOS
- AMEX
- UnionPay
- JCB
- Diners Club
Digital wallets
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Samsung Pay
Buy now, pay later
- Afterpay
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- No monthly fees
- No lock-in contract
- Next-day settlement
- Free POS app
Cons
- Higher per-transaction rate than bank-quoted plans
- No public bespoke pricing
About Square
Square offers integrated card readers, terminals and online payment processing for Australian businesses. Pricing is per-transaction with no monthly fees on the free tier.
Square was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, USA.
How Square compares
Side-by-side with the closest alternatives by estimated cost.
Subscription plus hosting estimate for self-hosted platforms. Payment processing not included.
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- Tx fee
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- Free themes
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PrestaShop
$5/mo est.
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GoDaddy Online Store
$13/mo est.
- Entry plan
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- Tx fee
- 0%
- Free themes
- ~50
- Apps
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- Support
- 24/7 phone, chat
- Est. monthly cost
- $13/mo
Common questions about Square
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
Square does not publish a standard rate in Australia. Pricing is quoted based on your business size, industry, and card mix. Request a quote on their site, or use our free fee calculator to compare against providers that do publish rates.
Contract terms for Square are not publicly listed. Confirm with their sales team before signing.
Square settlement times are not publicly listed.
Square AMEX pricing in Australia is not publicly listed. Ask their sales team whether AMEX acceptance and rates are included.
Square does not advertise least-cost routing for Australian merchants. If you take a lot of contactless debit, compare against providers that do support it on our comparison page.
Square is best suited to small retail, hospitality, and pop-up businesses. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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