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How to Cancel Square

Square provides payment processing and POS systems. Deactivate your account through settings.

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Quick Facts

Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
No subscription for basic. Paid plans stop at end of period.
After cancellation
Data retained per legal requirements.

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to Square cancellation page
  1. Go to squareup.com

    Sign in.

  2. Go to Account & Settings

    Find Deactivate Account.

  3. Resolve pending transactions

    Ensure no pending payouts.

  4. Click Deactivate

    Confirm.

Tips & Things to Know

  • Pending payouts must complete first.
  • Hardware purchases are separate.
  • Data retained for legal requirements.

Your Consumer Rights

  • Consumer Rights Act 2015 for UK users.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Square free?
Basic processing yes. POS plans are paid.
What about hardware?
Purchased separately, yours to keep.
Pending payouts?
Must complete first.
Can I reactivate?
Contact support.
What data is kept?
Per legal requirements.