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Compare Standard Square pricing and Cash Discount Pricing. Apply securely on app.squareup.com.

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Built on earned trust

37 years in payments. 100,000+ merchants signed.

NPP has helped business owners choose payment solutions for more than three decades. Now that experience can help you get started with Square.

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Before you continue

Creating your account is only step one.

This is a typical overview. Square may ask for more information.

Part 1Account setup

Create your Square account

01Create your Square login
02Add your business details
03Choose the closest category
04Choose a revenue range

These details create the account and open the Square dashboard.

Part 2Activation

Activate payments

When the dashboard opens, select Start beside “Get approved to accept payments” and complete Square's identity-verification prompts.

Required before accepting payments

Choose your starting point

Two Square pricing options.

Choose Standard Square pricing ($0 monthly software fee; processing fees apply) or review Cash Discount Pricing if your business is eligible.

Already use Square? These offers may be limited to eligible new Square customers. Call NPP before opening another account.

Made for Main Street

Start with how your business actually gets paid.

Choose the setup that matches how and where you sell.

Retail & counter service

Build checkout around Register, Stand, readers, and the accessories you need.

Start a counter setup 02

Restaurants & food service

Connect orders, tips, menus, receipts, and payments.

Start a food-service setup 03

Services & field teams

Bring estimates, deposits, invoices, links, and card payments together.

Start a service setup 04

Mobile & event sellers

Take payments anywhere with compact Square hardware.

Start a mobile setup

Technology meets guidance

Choose hardware that fits your business.

Compare Square devices and accessories with help from an NPP team that understands real business operations.

Explore Square hardware Explore payment workflows

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Straight answers

Know what happens before you begin.

A few minutes of preparation makes signup easier.

Who handles the Square application and approval?

Square securely collects and reviews your application, verifies identity, and makes all approval decisions. NPP can help with hardware and setup questions.

Why does Square ask for personal information?

Financial institutions must verify the person opening an account. Enter sensitive information only on Square; NPP does not need your password, Social Security number, identity document, or selfie.

What if I already have a Square account?

These offers may be limited to eligible new Square customers. If you already use Square, call NPP before opening another account.

Is the dashboard the end of signup?

No. Open the required approval task and finish Square's identity checks before treating setup as complete.

Ready when you are

Start with Square. Finish ready to take payments.

Choose an option, apply on Square, and call NPP if you need help.

Prepare for Square signup Or call 800-909-2124