What Is a "Square Charge" on My Bank Statement?

A 'Square' or 'SQUARE*' charge on your statement is a card payment made at a business using Square's point-of-sale or online payment system.

Plain-English explanation

Square processes payments for millions of merchants worldwide. The descriptor 'SQUARE*' or 'Square' may appear on your statement instead of the individual business name, depending on your bank's display format. The underlying transaction is the same as SQ* charges.

Most common reasons this appears

• In-person payment at a café, restaurant, or service provider
• Online order through a store using Square Online
• Recurring billing through a Square subscription or invoice

How to verify this charge

• Visit squareup.com/receipts and enter your card details to find any receipt.
• Check your email for a Square payment confirmation.
• Contact Square support at squareup.com with the date and amount.

When to be concerned

• No matching receipt exists in Square's system.
• Amount is significantly different from any purchase you recall.
• You haven't visited any small businesses recently.

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