Square UK Reviews 3,667

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

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Review summary

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Evaluating 593 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Many customers find the setup process to be straightforward and easy, even for those who are not highly technical, allowing them to quickly start taking payments. The user experience is frequently described as simple, reliable, and intuitive, with many appreciating the ability to take payments on various devices without additional hardware. Reviewers often highlight the quick payment processing and the convenience of receiving funds in their bank accounts, sometimes even on the same day or the next day, including weekends. The product is praised for its excellent features, such as sending receipts and robust reporting tools, making it a superior choice for many businesses. However, some customers also noted issues with customer service, describing it as unhelpful or slow, with some experiencing account deactivation without clear reasons. A few other people also felt that the fees could be higher compared to other payment processors, especially for smaller transactions. There were also occasional complaints about certain features not working as expected, such as card readers or specific online shop functionalities.

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User experience

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Payment

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Service

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Customer service

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Product

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have only just set up with square and am still learning but I have had to uninstall and reinstall the app by the second use as it would no longer work and the app told me uninstall it. I also have n... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I can take payments on events, this was brilliant, once it was all set up, it was very easy to take my first payment, tho we got a card reader, we didnt really need it, as it took the payments from my... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant company. So simple to set up. Next day settle. Better fees for international cards. I’m do glad to join square. Was getting ripped off with delayed settlement with Worldpay. Take payments a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Square was easy to set up and link to my bank account, even personalise my receipts - worked straight away - plus I'm over 50 and not super technical!! Very quick and easy to use when taking payments... See more

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Company details

  1. Eftpos Equipment Supplier
  2. Card Processing Service
  3. e-Commerce Solution Provider
  4. Payment Service

About Square UK

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Solutions that scale with your ambitions.

Accept payments, get fast access to your cash, and open up new revenue streams on the software and hardware platform millions of businesses around the world trust.

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Helping every type of business succeed.

From full-service restaurants to retailers and beauty salons, Square has custom-built solutions to help businesses sell anywhere easily, quickly and seamlessly.

Trusted by business owners like you.

“Square gets you cash the next business day.”

— Andy Luu

Co-owner, Maui Poke, London

“It takes less than 30 minutes to train staff on Square’s POS system. People who have used other POS systems say Square is the easiest to use.”

— Joss Webb

Owner, The Pigs Nose Inn Pub, East Prawle

“I wanted a booking system, card reader, and marketing tools for email blasts. Square provides everything I need, working smoothly together and saving me a lot of hassle.”

— Lois Williamson

Founder & Owner of Si Belle, London

“Looking at the Square Dashboard helps us plan inventory and manage staff, so nothing’s wasted”

— Tony Halsam

Retail Manager, Mikkeler, London

Optimise your operations.

Manage your multiple locations, sales channels and employees and your bottom line efficiently by streamlining your business operations all from one place.

Manage cash flow Manage your team Reach customers Advanced reporting

Create custom commerce experiences.

Build online, mobile and in-person business experiences that connect more customers and sellers with Square APIs.

Start selling today.

Create your free account in minutes and join the 4M+ businesses globally using Square.

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Earn more than £200K in annual card sales?

Our sales team may be able to create a custom pricing package for your business.

We’ll work with you to find the best rate structure for your payment volume, average transaction size, and other business needs.

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Take card payments and get paid fast

With Square you get your funds next business day as standard

Plus, with our Instant Deposit service, you can choose to get your funds right away for an extra 1% fee.

Contact info

4.1

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been with square a year today

Been with square a year today, and honestly not had one issue.. never need to contact customer service and the terminal has never let me down

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Square UK

Thanks for sharing, and happy one year! We’re thrilled Square and your Terminal have been working seamlessly for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Square POS mobile app is very user…

The Square POS mobile app is very user friendly and easy to use and you receive the moneys from sales the next day which is really good

February 14, 2026
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Reply from Square UK

Thanks for taking the time to share your honest feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love squereappointments

I love squereappointments, makes my work life so easy. It is simple and easy to get help if you have any issue. Strongly recommend

February 16, 2026
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Reply from Square UK

Thank you for sharing your Square story! We're glad to hear you've had such a great experience.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Worked well/easy to use

Worked well/easy to use, but should be clearer about the fees imo, took £13+ from my fundraiser - was surprised to see they take fees twice.

February 10, 2026
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Reply from Square UK

Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found the app easy to use. We sincerely apologize that the fee structure wasn't clear and for any unexpected charges. We take this seriously and will review how we communicate fees to ensure transparency moving forward. If you have any questions about your account, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team: squareup.com/help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Taking payments on Android and Apple…

Taking payments on Android and Apple devices with no additional hardware is brilliant. Setting up the account was quick and easy, and then setting up our item list and pricing was plain simple. Excellent product, and reasonable percentages.

February 13, 2026
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Reply from Square UK

We appreciate you sharing this. It’s great to hear that accepting payments without additional hardware, along with easy setup and straightforward pricing, has worked well for your business.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I signed up for something but never…

I signed up for something but never actually used it. Unfortunately, although I had asked for the previous year's renewal to be cancelled and the money refunded. This year, however, I used the online chat to try and resolve my problem, and the representive couldnt have been more helpful, escalating the issue and finally (hopefully) solving the problem.

February 11, 2026
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Reply from Square UK

Thanks for sharing your experience. We’re sorry for the frustration around the renewal, but we’re glad to hear our support team was able to step in, escalate the issue, and help work toward a resolution. We appreciate you giving us the opportunity to make it right.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Square 10/10 for customer support & new…

Square 10/10 for customer support & new initiatives to help grow business

February 11, 2026
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Reply from Square UK

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our customer support. We're glad to know that Square has helped you grow your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to set up

Easy to set up. I was able to use it within a couple of hours and the transfer of funds was immediately available. I was impressed.

February 5, 2026
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Reply from Square UK

Thanks for sharing! We’re glad to hear setup was quick and that you were able to start using Square right away. Great to hear transfers were available immediately.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service via phone

Great customer service via phone. Unfortunately my square reader keeps unpairing.

February 10, 2026
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Reply from Square UK

Thanks for sharing this. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with our phone support, but we’re sorry about the ongoing issue with your Square Reader unpairing, that’s definitely frustrating.

Connectivity problems can disrupt your workflow, and we understand how important it is for your reader to stay reliably connected. Your feedback helps us identify where improvements are needed, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straightforward and simple to set up

From ordering to being ready to take payments took less than 24 hours. Simple easy to follow instructions and my business bank account is linked to Square. I look forward to taking card payments when I start to sell my products!

February 1, 2026
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Reply from Square UK

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Charlotte. We're happy to hear the setup process was quick and simple for you. This is exactly what we strive for!

If you haven't done so already, we invite you to join the Square Community! It's a great place for Sellers to ask questions, collaborate, and make feature requests at community.squareup.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have just started using it

I have just started using it - so far all seems great. I'll update in a month or so.

February 7, 2026
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Reply from Square UK

Thanks for your feedback, Viktoriya! We're happy to hear you're having a great experience with Square, thus far.

If you haven't done so already, feel free to join the Square Community! It's a great place for Sellers to ask questions, collaborate, and make feature requests at community.squareup.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful service from Jay

Jay was very helpful throughout the process of comparing different options and seeing what was best for us at our location. Friendly and knowledgeable, but without being pushy. Product itself is fully-featured and positioned as a more premium offering in the POS space.

October 15, 2025
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Reply from Square UK

This is great to hear that Jay was able to help you so much! We really appreciate you taking the time to send this over. Please let us know if you ever need further help. We are always here for you and your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Helpful

I had a couple of problems using my new card reader for the first time. I reached out to them and received a very polite, respectful and helpful response first time. Definitely recommend.

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Square UK

We really appreciate this review! Thank you so much.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Don't join Sumup use Square

We were with sumup, and they were terrible, and found very quickly they were not for us.
Square made joining easy, and they helped with the set up and explained could be done on phone and not needing a machine.
10/10

January 28, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience! AVOID!!

I would give this company zero if I could! What a sham, or should I say scam! For two years, yes, two years I have tried to cancel my subscription and it has been absolutely impossible. To cancel your subscription, you need to log into your account and surprise, surprise, they have made it impossible for me to log in!! First of all, my attempts to login told me I needed to join my Square account with Weebly. To do that though, I needed to log in. I couldn't log in without receiving the message: 'To login, you need to connect your Square account with Weebly'.

Somehow, I managed to find an email address, and I got some very complicated instructions on how to connect my Square account with Weebly but how do you do that if you can't login!!?? Having spent too long tearing my hair out I chalked the £34.95 subscription as a loss, but now it's due again, I started over. Back to SQUARE one!!

Can't log in. Tried the email address I used before but I was told I needed to log another complaint as too much time had passed. I can't find how to log the complaint and I still can't login. They told me to contact support. I can't contact support because I can't login and you have to login to contact support. I sent an email to the same address asking them to take it as official notice that I want to cancel my subscription (it was well within the 14 days required for cancellation) and I would be contacting my bank to stop money from being taken. Zero response! I contacted my bank who have advised me that they have done their best to flag and stop this payment, but it's likely they will still try to take the money and best to try and contact Square again. They have said however, that if they do now try and take money, I am to contact my bank again, and they will raise a dispute. The bank will see it as fraud/theft.

I thought I'd try and contact Square again to inform that I have now spoken to my bank who will see any attempts made on my account as fraud/theft, but same thing happening again. I tried their support phone number, but an automated voice said 'I'm sorry, we cannot find an account linked to this phone number'. What??? I have had the same number for over two decades and I signed up with an email address, so why isn't that an option on your automated calls?? I am beyond frustrated and furious because this is absolutely disgusting! I have hit wall after wall with this and got nowhere. It seems to me that an online company providing services for online business knows EXACTLY what it's doing. How many £34.95s have they got away with worldwide?? Don't touch them.

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Square UK

We wanted to first say that we are sorry to hear about your experience. This is not the kind of experience we strive for your Sellers to have. We aim for our Sellers to have easy access to edit their account and have an easy time reaching out to Support.

We understand you have contacted us through phone and messaging Support, but we ask if you could please reach out to us on our Social platforms. There we can take a look into this further to get this resolved for you. Feel free to send us a direct message on X, Instagram, or Facebook. We are here to help.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awfull experience

Awfull experience, the app keeps crashing and had to reinstall it every day even tried it on a brand new phone and and its still not working, very inconvenient and i felt sorry for wasting my customers time and my time too, i emailed them several time to resolve this issue and they never replied. high transaction fees and other hidden charges, avoid.avoid

February 1, 2026
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Reply from Square UK

Thanks for sharing your feedback. We understand that transaction fees are an important consideration, and we’re sorry to hear the experience didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.

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