Get Paid Faster for Your Appointments with Square – Our Preferred Payment Provider
From payment processing to real-time sales tracking, Square makes it simple to manage your entire business from one place. Accept payments anywhere with Square, then get your money as fast as the next business day.
How it works with Setmore
With the Square-Setmore integration, you can take customers payments directly from your calendar, your Booking Page, and the Setmore mobile app. Use Square with the free Setmore platform, no Setmore Premium subscription required.
Use Square with the Free Version of Setmore
Square has become the de-facto name in payments and point-of-sale solutions, and we’re jumping on the bandwagon. You can integrate your Square account with Setmore to take payments for your bookings and have historical payment data tied to each appointment on your calendar. Whereas our other payment services require a Setmore Premium subscription, you can activate and use Square in the free, basic version of Setmore at no additional cost.
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Full-Circle Solution for Acquiring Customers and Getting Paid
Setmore empowers you to connect and book appointments with customers online, while Square gives you everything you need to manage your transactions and sales:
Accept credit cards anywhere
With Square enabled on your Booking Page, you can let customers pay online as they book their appointment, or you can use the free Square Magstripe Reader to take payments anywhere with your mobile device.
Major cards accepted
With Square, you pay 1.75% per transaction for Chip and Pin or contactless payments for Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Setmore adds no additional fee, and you can use Square with the free version of Setmore.
All business, less work
Get your money as fast as the next business day. Setmore ties your payment info to each appointment on your calendar, while the Square point-of-sale app simplifies tipping, digital receipts, inventory, reports, and more.
Turn Your Booking Calendar into a Money Maker
Activation is simple and easy. Before you begin, make sure you already have an active Square account. Not using Square? Visit the Square website to sign up >
Activating the Square integration from a desktop or laptop:
- Step 1: Log into your Setmore account and go to Settings > Payments > Square. Click the “Activate Square” button.
- Step 2: You’ll be prompted to sign in with your Square account and enable permissions for Setmore.
- Step 3: Once the integration is activated, go to Settings > Payments > Booking Page and follow the prompts to activate taking payments from your public Booking Page.
Activating the Square integration from the Setmore app for iOS or Android:
- Step 1: Tap Settings > Payments > Square, then tap “Activate.”
- Step 2: When prompted, enter your credentials for your Square account and authorize access for Setmore.
- Step 3: From the calendar, tap on an appointment to bring up the details menu, then tap Payment to start a payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any transaction fees?
Square charges percentage fees that apply on a per-transaction basis, visit the Square website for more pricing information. Setmore does not add any additional fees on top of this, so you can process payments for as many appointments from your calendar or Booking Page as you want.
How soon after a payment will funds become available?
Funds are available within 1-2 business days after a transaction. Visit the Square website for more information on deposits.
Does Setmore store my customer’s payment card info?
Nope! Setmore acts as a pass-through for data that's sent to and from Square. Your customers' payment card info never touches a Setmore server. Click here to learn more about security and how Square helps your business run smoothly.
Can I require customers to pay upfront when they book online?
Yes. Once you have Square integrated with your Setmore account, log into Setmore from a laptop or desktop and navigate to Settings > Payments > Booking Page. Follow the prompts to activate taking payments from your Booking Page.
Can I apply discounts, taxes, or coupon codes to services?
Yes. You can apply reductions or fees when processing any payment for an appointment through your calendar. You can also set up blanket fees or reductions that apply to every transaction made from your Booking Page. These settings are available from the Settings > Payments > Booking Page menu.