Square Fee Calculator United States
Calculate exact in-person (2.60%), online checkout (2.90%), and gross-up invoices in USD.
In United States, Square charges 2.60% + $0.10 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 2.90% + $0.30. 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 United States — Complete 2026 Guide
Square™ operates in United States 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 2.60% for in-person card payments (tap, chip, or contactless) and 2.90% + $0.30 for online and e-commerce transactions in USD.
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.
Afterpay (Buy Now, Pay Later): Square integrates Afterpay natively in United States. When a customer pays via Afterpay, Square charges the merchant 6.00% + $0.30. Afterpay pays the merchant immediately in full; installment collection risk is fully managed by Afterpay.
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 (United States)
What are official Square processing fees in the United States in 2026?
Square charges 2.6% + $0.10 for in-person card payments (tap, dip, swipe), 2.9% + $0.30 for online store transactions and digital invoices, and 3.5% + $0.15 for manually keyed-in cards and card-on-file billing.
How does the Square Gross-Up formula work for invoices?
To net an exact target amount on a Square invoice (2.9% + $0.30), calculate: Gross = (Target Net + $0.30) / (1 - 0.029). For a $1,000 target net, charge ($1,000 + $0.30) / 0.971 = $1,030.18.
Does Square charge monthly account fees or hardware leases?
Standard Square POS software has $0 monthly fees, no setup charges, and no termination penalties. First-generation mobile chip & tap card readers start at $59 outright with zero leasing contracts.
What are Square payout timelines and instant transfer costs in the US?
Standard ACH payouts transfer automatically to your linked US checking account in 1 to 2 business days free of charge. Instant transfers to eligible debit cards or bank accounts incur a 1.75% fee.
How does Afterpay integration work inside Square?
Square merchants can accept Afterpay both online and in-person. The processing fee is 6.0% + $0.30 per transaction. Customers pay in 4 interest-free installments, while the merchant receives full funds upfront.
Does Square charge dispute or chargeback defense fees?
No. Unlike traditional merchant processors that charge $15 to $25 per dispute, Square does not charge a chargeback fee and assists merchants with dispute evidence submission free of charge.
Can US merchants pass Square processing fees to customers via surcharging?
Yes. In 47 US states where credit card surcharging is legally permitted, merchants can use Square's automated surcharging feature to pass up to a 3.0% surcharge directly to credit card customers.
How does Square compare to Clover for small businesses?
Square requires zero monthly software subscription fees on its core tier and no proprietary bank contract, making it cheaper for businesses processing under $15,000 monthly. Above $30,000/month, Clover Register or wholesale IC+ may offer lower interchange rates.