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Ranked 19 of 105
SoftPOS + hardware
North America (global)
Square (Block) reviewed — 2026
Fully integrated into the free Square POS app; requires iPhone XS+ with iOS 15.5+. First major US provider of Tap to Pay on iPhone (2022).
SoftPOS24 overall score
3.5/5
69 out of 100 points · Rating 2.2 (good)
Price transparency
30/30
Market coverage
18/25
Platform coverage
15/15
Security certification
3/15
Card acceptance
3/15
The score measures transparency, reach and certification of the offer — not how well the app works. See the formula
In short
Square (Block) offers Square Tap to Pay on iPhone / Tap to Pay on Android for iOS + Android. Transaction fee: from 2.60%; monthly fee: none. Security certification: n/a. Available in: USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, France, Ireland, Spain, UK (8 countries).
Square (Block) terms in full
| Product name | Square Tap to Pay on iPhone / Tap to Pay on Android |
|---|---|
| Provider type | SoftPOS + hardware |
| Headquarters | USA |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Platforms | both |
| Certification | not stated |
| Transaction fee | 2.6% + 15¢ per transaction (USA) |
| Monthly fee | 0 (Square Free plan) |
| Setup cost | 0 |
| Contract term | n/a |
| Cards accepted | Apple Pay |
| PIN entry on screen | yes (in markets where PIN is mandatory) |
| Transaction limit | Transaction limits possible, amount not stated |
| Target customers | Small retailers, hospitality, service providers, mobile sellers |
| Available markets | USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, France, Ireland, Spain, UK (8 countries) |
| Website | squareup.com |
| Data source | Open primary source ↗ |
Alternatives to Square (Block)
Comparable providers in North America (global):
- Shopify — on request, Rating 2.9