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I have a Question for those of you who have signed up already.
When did you get your FIRST email from Square? Immediately after signing up or after bank verification?
I ask because I have not received any sign-up confirmation. Usually signing up for anything these day's results in an instantaneous confirmation email. Going to https://squareup.com/activate shows that my device has been shipped. Yes I checked SPAM and yes my email is correct. I'm just waiting for the deposit/charge to go through for bank verification.
See post below.
I read in the Squareup FAQ's that there may be a clear layer or residue left over from the manufacturing process, on the 1/8" jack. It is likely at the base or "sleeve" portion of the jack. Clean it off.
Yeah, no monthly fee's sealed the deal for me! A pic of their freshly detailed car on the (emailed) receipt, too cool! Refer to $1000+ transaction info on the square website.
The % is taken right off the top, the remainder is deposited straight to your account.
Yeah, but if the detail costs $150 and you charge the extra $4.13 processing fee and then the 2.75% Square takes from that is $4.24. So, $154.13 minus $4.24 is $149.89... So your only out $0.11 instead of $4.13 from the "Cash discount" price of $150.00. :xyxthumbs:
KISS method.
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See reply below.
In my business, I see A LOT of checks, like hundreds monthly. Now, I don't do the accounting or even really have to deal with the checks at all (my grandfather is our accountant) but the time will come. So the Squareup is very welcome to me and my business.
Copy/paste from Square FAQ's-
"Your reader will happily be delivered to it's new home sitting on top of your device within 1-2 weeks, though many users report it arriving within 3-5 business days. Once you sign up and are activated, we'll automatically send you an email letting you know your new money making machine is on its way."
Also look the over $1000 info. Well, I just glanced over it briefly. Seems that basically they hold amounts over $1000 for 30 days until you are in good standing, which happens automatically if you use the card reader (swipe not keyed-in), don't do lots of chargebacks/refunds and don't violate terms of use. Seems legit. Link- https://help.squareup.com/customer/portal/articles/11863
Thanks for the reply's I'm glad I found this little square, still lookin for a little triangle though.
When did you get your FIRST email from Square? Immediately after signing up or after bank verification?
I ask because I have not received any sign-up confirmation. Usually signing up for anything these day's results in an instantaneous confirmation email. Going to https://squareup.com/activate shows that my device has been shipped. Yes I checked SPAM and yes my email is correct. I'm just waiting for the deposit/charge to go through for bank verification.
Only gripe I have is that using the reader does take getting used to. It can be finicky but usually works within 2-3 attempts if it doesn't go the first time around.
See post below.
...because I couldn't get the reader to work. Not a big deal really, and I'm very happy with it so far. My clients loved it too! I take a pic of their car and it emails them the receipt with the pic. They also sign the screen with their finger.
Best part is no monthly fee's! I would rather get cash, but it can be an inconvenience for the client, especially when the jobs are nearing or in the 4 figure range.rops:
I read in the Squareup FAQ's that there may be a clear layer or residue left over from the manufacturing process, on the 1/8" jack. It is likely at the base or "sleeve" portion of the jack. Clean it off.
Yeah, no monthly fee's sealed the deal for me! A pic of their freshly detailed car on the (emailed) receipt, too cool! Refer to $1000+ transaction info on the square website.
I've been looking at this for the future when I upgrade to the iPhone. do you add the 2.75% onto the price if they want to pay by cc? I think that if I was to get this that's probably what I would do.
The % is taken right off the top, the remainder is deposited straight to your account.
...but honestly you are just going to get charged another 2.75% see the example below:
There is going to be a fee on the $154.13 of 2.75% so it will keep on compounding so technically you can't get out of it...
Yeah, but if the detail costs $150 and you charge the extra $4.13 processing fee and then the 2.75% Square takes from that is $4.24. So, $154.13 minus $4.24 is $149.89... So your only out $0.11 instead of $4.13 from the "Cash discount" price of $150.00. :xyxthumbs:
For me it's so infrequent that I usually just eat the fee as a cost of doing business.
KISS method.

Yeah well when the times comes I'll go down that road. For now I'm strictly a cash or check business.
See reply below.
You actually trust checks? WOW! I haven't taken a check for a few years (I won't even take them from good long time personal friends or family) I have been burned way too many times...
In my business, I see A LOT of checks, like hundreds monthly. Now, I don't do the accounting or even really have to deal with the checks at all (my grandfather is our accountant) but the time will come. So the Squareup is very welcome to me and my business.
The cash discount is the way to go IMHO if you don't want to eat the cost...
Back to the OP... I just signed up! I think it is a great idea! Do you know the rough time as to when the reader will arrive?
Copy/paste from Square FAQ's-
"Your reader will happily be delivered to it's new home sitting on top of your device within 1-2 weeks, though many users report it arriving within 3-5 business days. Once you sign up and are activated, we'll automatically send you an email letting you know your new money making machine is on its way."
I just signed up too. It's going to be nice to offer this service to my customers. Like Chad said when you are talking about a grand or more people don't want to walk around with that much cash all the time.
Also look the over $1000 info. Well, I just glanced over it briefly. Seems that basically they hold amounts over $1000 for 30 days until you are in good standing, which happens automatically if you use the card reader (swipe not keyed-in), don't do lots of chargebacks/refunds and don't violate terms of use. Seems legit. Link- https://help.squareup.com/customer/portal/articles/11863
Thanks for the reply's I'm glad I found this little square, still lookin for a little triangle though.
