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Square POS

No lock-inNo relationship

POS system payments

$680.00/mo

est. processing cost inc-GST at $42,500/mo card volume ($616.25/mo ex-GST)

A free POS app with integrated payments, inventory and a quick online store — no monthly software fee on the free plan.

Typical use case: Cafes, retail and services wanting a free POS with integrated payments and no lock-in. (as positioned by the provider)

Pricing & fees

Processing rate1.6% inc-GSTPublished rate — verified 7 September 2026
Monthly fee$0
Setup fee$0
Hardware from$59.09
SettlementNext business day
ContractFree POS plan; paid tiers optional; no lock-in.

Pros & cons

Free POS plan
Integrated 1.6% payments
No lock-in
Fast setup
Advanced plans add monthly fees
Payments tied to Square

Compare Square POS head-to-head

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