Square Fee Calculator Spain
Calculate exact in-person (1.80%), online checkout (2.50%), and gross-up invoices in EUR.
In Spain, Square charges 1.80% for standard in-person card payments (tap, chip, and mobile wallets) with $0 monthly terminal subscription fees. Online checkout and digital invoicing are processed at 2.50%. Funds are deposited to your bank account next business day with zero chargeback defense penalties.
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• United States: Visa & Mastercard cap credit card surcharges at 3.00% (effective April 2023). Surcharging debit or prepaid cards is strictly illegal under federal operating rules.
• UK & European Union: Surcharging consumer debit and credit cards is prohibited under PSD2. B2B / corporate card surcharges remain permitted.
• Australia: Governed by RBA; surcharging is legally restricted strictly to the merchant's actual cost of card acceptance.
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Square Fees in Spain — Complete 2026 Guide
Square™ operates in Spain with an upfront flat-rate merchant fee model. Standard accounts have $0 monthly subscription fees, $0 setup charges, and no minimum monthly processing commitments. As of 2026, Square charges 1.80% for in-person card payments (tap, chip, or contactless) and 2.50% Flat for online and e-commerce transactions in EUR.
The higher online rate reflects the increased risk of card-not-present fraud. Square absorbs all eligible chargeback disputes at no extra cost in its standard plan, which is a significant advantage for small and medium-sized businesses compared to other payment processors.
Disclaimer: Square™ is a trademark of Block, Inc. FeeFlow is an independent fee estimation tool with no affiliation to Square. Rates shown reflect publicly available 2026 pricing and may change — always verify at squareup.com.
Frequently Asked Questions (Spain)
What are Square processing rates in Spain (Tarifas Square España 2026)?
In Spain, Square charges 1.80% flat for in-person transactions (tarjeta física, contactless, Apple Pay) and 2.50% flat for online e-commerce sales in Euros.
Are Square transaction fees subject to IVA in Spain?
No. Financial and payment processing operations are exempt from Spanish IVA (Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido) according to Ley 37/1992.
How fast do Spanish merchants receive deposits from Square?
Funds are transferred directly to your linked Spanish bank account (IBAN) on the next business day with zero transfer costs.
Can Spanish autónomos or pymes use Square?
Yes. Square is fully available for both autónomos (sole traders) and registered companies (SL) in Spain with simplified onboarding.
How does Square compare to traditional Spanish bank POS (datáfonos BBVA, Santander, Caixa)?
Traditional bank datáfonos in Spain charge monthly maintenance fees (€10–€30/month) and require annual contracts. Square has €0 monthly fees and transparent flat pricing.
How do I calculate the gross-up amount to receive €1,000 net in Spain?
For in-person sales (1.80%), calculate: €1,000 / (1 - 0.018) = €1,018.33. For online checkouts (2.50%), calculate: €1,000 / (1 - 0.025) = €1,025.64.
Is credit card surcharging permitted in Spain?
No. Under Spanish and EU law (Real Decreto-ley 19/2018), businesses cannot apply extra surcharges for card payments made by consumers.
Does Square comply with Spanish anti-fraud invoicing requirements (TicketBAI / VeriFactu)?
Yes. Square POS integrates digital fiscal receipt generation and audit logs compliant with Spanish tax agency requirements.