Getting Started with Square Terminal Tap Pay

Square Terminal Tap Pay is a contactless payment system that allows customers to pay with a tap of their card or phone. It's easy to set up and use.

To begin, you'll need to have a Square Terminal device and a Square account. This is the hardware and software that will enable Tap Pay functionality.

With Tap Pay, customers can pay without having to insert their card or enter a PIN. This is because the payment is processed through the device, which communicates with the customer's card or phone wirelessly.

You can start accepting Tap Pay transactions right away, as long as you have a Square Terminal and a Square account.

Setting Up Square Terminal Tap Pay is a breeze.

First, you'll need to set up your POS app, which comes built-in with every Square POS hardware.

Log in to your account and start customizing your product and account settings.

Choose from Square's available add-ons to complete your business management tools.

You'll also need to enable Square as a payment option, which is a simple step-by-step process.

Once enabled, Square will automatically appear as a payment method in the sales flow.

To start logging sales, choose your customer's products from the item library to display the current sale.

If you have an iPhone 11 or later, you can enable tap to pay directly on your phone through the Square POS app, which will prompt you to enable the tap to pay on iPhone function when you process your first payment.

The Square POS app will provide you with multiple payment method options when you're ready to accept payment. You can choose from swiping, tapping, or dipping a card through the card reader, cash, keyed-in credit/debit card, keyed-in gift card, card-on-file, invoice, send payment link, pay with QR codes, check, or another miscellaneous payment method.

To process a payment with tap to pay, you'll enter the sale the same way you would any mobile sale, and then choose the Tap to Pay on iPhone option on the payment screen.

Here are the payment method options available through the Square POS app:

The Square mobile app is a game-changer for businesses on the go. It allows merchants to run their business from a mobile device, making it easy to manage sales, inventory, and customer information.

You can use the app to add items to your library, track in-stock inventory, and check order status. Square automatically updates your inventory when you make a sale, so your stock numbers are always up-to-date.

The app also provides sales reports, helping you track growth and make key business decisions. This feature is a must-have for any business owner who wants to stay on top of their sales.

With the Square mobile app, you can enter customer information, such as email addresses and purchase history, to provide better service or grow your business via email marketing. This feature is a great way to build customer loyalty and increase sales.

Here are some of the key features of the Square mobile app:

The Square mobile app is a powerful tool that can help you run your business more efficiently and effectively. Whether you're a small business owner or a seasoned merchant, this app is a must-have for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the competition.

Square offers a range of hardware options to suit different business needs. The Square Stand is a popular choice for businesses using an iPad as a countertop POS, and it costs $149 or $14 per month for 12 months.

Square Terminal is a portable POS machine that's ideal for businesses on the go. It costs $299 or $27 per month for 12 months. Square Register is a sleek countertop system designed for small businesses, priced at $799 or $39 per month for 24 months.

You can also choose from Square's different hardware kits designed for retail and restaurants. The Square Stand Kit, for example, includes a Square Stand for iPad, a 16 in. printer-driven cash drawer, and more, all for $659.

Here's a breakdown of Square's in-store hardware options:

Square's hardware options also include the Square Reader for contactless and chip, which costs $49 for the first reader and $10 for additional readers. The Square Contactless and Chip Reader (1st Gen) costs $49, while the 2nd Gen costs $59.

You can run your business on a computer or mobile device with Square, just like with most popular POS systems. This flexibility allows you to manage your business from anywhere.

Square provides kitchen display system (KDS) software for restaurant businesses, which is a big help for managing orders and keeping track of what's cooking.

With Square, you can get full visibility over your in-store incomings and outgoings, giving you peace of mind and confidence in your numbers. This makes the end of day cash-up process much simpler.

Business Management is all about streamlining your operations to save time and reduce errors. Sales amounts are automatically sent to your payment terminal, reducing manual errors and saving you and your client time.

You can simplify your end-of-day cash-up by getting full visibility over your in-store incomings and outgoings, giving you peace of mind and confidence in your numbers. This feature is a game-changer for business owners who want to stay on top of their finances.

Square's payment system allows you to process payments directly from your mobile device, making it easy to stay on the go. You can type in an amount or choose a preset item from your product library to automatically tally the purchase total.

Using Square to run your business means you can access the same tools on both your computer and mobile device, providing flexibility and convenience.

To issue digital receipts, you'll first need to enable this feature on the Square app. This can be done by clicking More > Settings > Checkout > Signature and Receipt.

To skip the receipt or not is entirely up to you. Simply toggle the Skip Receipt option on or off.

To authorize the payment, you'll need to process your customer's card or record another form of tender on the payment screen. This is a crucial step before sending the digital receipt.

Your customer will need to enter their phone number or email address on the receipt screen. This is where you'll send the digital receipt to.

To send the digital receipt, simply tap Send.

Restaurants can benefit from a versatile order management system like the Square KDS. This system allows restaurants to organize tickets for in-house and online platforms.

The Square KDS is a restaurant software application that gives you a central overview of all active orders.

You can prioritize orders and customize ticket details, timers, and alerts to streamline your kitchen operations.

Expeditor Mode gives you a clear view of all active orders, while cooks at each prep station see only their relevant tickets.

The Square KDS costs $20 per month per device if you're using the Free Square for Restaurants POS.

You can test drive the Square KDS for free for the first 30 days to see if it's a good fit for your restaurant.

Signing up for the Plus or Premium Square Restaurant POS software allows you to set up the KDS on unlimited devices.