Can Square handle both online and in-store?

Yes. Square provides unified APIs for web, mobile, and terminal payments with shared inventory and customer data.

How does Square pricing compare to Stripe?

Square charges 2.6% + 10c for in-person and 2.9% + 30c for online. Stripe charges 2.9% + 30c online. Square is better for omnichannel; Stripe for online-only.

Can I accept tips with Square?

Yes. Square supports tip collection on Terminal, online checkout, and invoices with configurable tip percentages or custom amounts.

Unify Online and In-Store Payments With Square

Bookuvai builds Square payment integrations connecting web checkout, mobile payments, and POS terminals in a single system.

API: Square Payments API (Payments)

The Square Payments API provides unified payment processing across online and in-store channels. Bookuvai specializes in building custom Square payment flows that connect web applications with Square Terminal, enabling omnichannel commerce with real-time inventory and order management.

Integration Capabilities

Web Payments SDK: Implement secure online payments with cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH using the Square Web Payments SDK.
Terminal API: Send payment requests to Square Terminal devices from your application for in-store checkout.
Invoices API: Create and manage invoices with automated payment reminders and online payment links.
Subscriptions API: Build recurring billing with subscription plans, free trials, and automated payment collection.

Use Cases

Restaurant Payments: Unified payment processing for dine-in POS, online ordering, and delivery with tip handling.
Retail Checkout: Connected online and in-store checkout with real-time inventory deduction and unified receipts.
Service Business Invoicing: Automated invoice creation after service delivery with online payment links and reminder emails.
Subscription Commerce: Recurring payment collection for subscription boxes, memberships, and SaaS products.

Implementation Approach

Application Setup: Create Square developer application, configure OAuth, and set up sandbox for testing.
Payment Integration: Implement Web Payments SDK or Terminal API with order creation, payment capture, and receipt handling.
Webhook Processing: Configure webhooks for payment, refund, and dispute events with signature verification.
Testing & Launch: Test all payment flows in sandbox, verify refund and dispute handling, and switch to production.

Cost Estimate

Simple: 20-40 hrs | Moderate: 40-80 hrs | Complex: 80-150 hrs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Square handle both online and in-store?: Yes. Square provides unified APIs for web, mobile, and terminal payments with shared inventory and customer data.
How does Square pricing compare to Stripe?: Square charges 2.6% + 10c for in-person and 2.9% + 30c for online. Stripe charges 2.9% + 30c online. Square is better for omnichannel; Stripe for online-only.
Can I accept tips with Square?: Yes. Square supports tip collection on Terminal, online checkout, and invoices with configurable tip percentages or custom amounts.