Square's payment app will support Tap to Pay on iPhone later in 2022

Square has announced that it will bring Tap to Pay on iPhone support to its existing point of sale app, allowing users to receive contactless payments without any additional hardware.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

Block creating new Square Stand for iPad with built-in tap to pay

A new Square Reader appears to be on the horizon, capable of letting users tap to pay directly on the device itself.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 0

Payment giant Square changes name to Block, shifts focus to blockchain

Square, known for its iPhone-connectible portable credit card reader, will be refocusing its business and be known as Block starting on December 10.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 15

Square buying streaming music service Tidal in $297 million deal

Square, primarily known for creating mobile payment hardware, will pay $297 million in a mix of cash and stock to buy Jay-Z's music streaming service, Tidal.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 6

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey gives talk to Apple staff

Jack Dorsey, co-founder of both Twitter and Square, spoke to selected Apple marketing staff in a private session at Apple Park.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 9

Apple Pay-enabled preorder & in-seat concessions coming to Washington Nationals ballgames

People attending Washington Nationals baseball games during the 2019 season will be able to both preorder food and get it delivered to their seats, in each case with Apple Pay as an option.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 9

Square launches all-in-one portable Terminal with Apple Pay

Square on Thursday unveiled the Terminal, a portable device meant to accept all forms of retail payment, including NFC-based platforms like Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4

Square adds Lightning connector to free credit card reader

Square has updated their free magstripe card reader with a Lightning connector to finally work on the latest iPhone's without using an adapter. Now both a Lightning and 3.5mm audio jack version are available to merchants.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 15

Consumer Reports crowns Apple Pay Cash best P2P payments service

Consumer Reports compared five different platforms in the publication's first evaluation of mobile person-to-person payment systems, with Apple Pay Cash emerging the victor over segment rivals including Venmo and Square.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 29

Square brings payment service to UK with Apple Pay-supporting Square Reader

Card payment firm Square is expanding its reach into Europe, with the launch of the Square Reader in the U.K., offered as a way for small businesses to easily accept card payments using chip and PIN, contactless transactions, and mobile payments including Apple Pay.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 1

Square launches iPad app with point-of-sale, store management system for retailers

Commerce company Square has launched a new set of tools to help medium-sized businesses manage their affairs, with Square for Retail combining a point-of-sale app with other important business functions, including managing employees and inventory.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 8

Square promises $350 in waived fees to boost Apple Pay adoption

Apple and Square on Monday announced a partnership which will let U.S. businesses process over $12,000 in Apple Pay transactions for free, saving up to $350 in Square costs so long as merchants set up a marketing kit designed to promote Apple's platform.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 19

Apple Pay now works with Square Cash 'virtual debit cards'

Minutes after Apple Pay chief Jennifer Bailey offered a brief update on Apple's payments product at Re/code's Code Commerce conference, Square CEO Jack Dorsey on Tuesday announced immediate integration with Square Cash virtual cards.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 8

Square pushes Apple Pay contactless reader with new $1/week installment plan

For businesses interested in buying Square's new Apple Pay-compatible contactless terminal but put off by its $49 cost, a new $1-per-week installment plan option is now available.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 24

Square's Apple Pay-ready NFC reader goes on sale at US Apple Stores

The Square Contactless and Chip Reader — compatible with Apple Pay — arrived at U.S. Apple Stores on Wednesday, and should soon be available through Apple's online storefront.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 22

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