Square Mobile Payment System Review: Tiny Reader, Simple Apps
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Square Mobile Payment Processing System (3rd Generation)
On top of that, you can accept and track cash payments and tips, and Square’s customer loyalty program helps you generate repeat business by rewarding your regular clients. You can send electronic receipts to customers via email or text message, and you can connect a cash drawer or receipt to an iPad.
Of the four mobile payment card readers we reviewed, Square's hardware is the smallest; it isn't very easy to use, unfortunately, because it has an annoying propensity to spin around when you swipe a card.
You can log on to Square’s website to view and download transaction details (including sales, tax, and tip amounts), as well as to generate simple spreadsheet reports (in the CSV file format). The app collects GPS information during each transaction, so you can see on a map where each sale took place. You can also resend receipts and issue full refunds.
One problem with Square’s offering: By default the Android app keeps you logged in even after a device restart. Even though that sounds like a useful feature, it will create a major security vulnerability if a stranger gets ahold of your device. If you plan to use Square’s product, I recommend signing out after each transaction.
Note: This review is part of a four-product roundup. You can read the introduction to the roundup here.
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