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Take tableside orders. Process payments. Manage inventory.
All in the palm of your hand
Weighing just 0.7 pounds, it’s the ultimate in portability. Turn more tables, engage more customers, and increase profits on a durable, feature-packed device that always moves your day forward.
See what’s built right in
Barcode scanning on demand
Scan products. Add items to cart. Update inventory. Accept QR codes. All in seconds with a built-in scanner.
The speed you need
Expedite everything you do with a large, responsive touchscreen, built-in dip slot, and intuitive software.
Versatility and convenience
Feels comfortable in your hand so you can easily take orders, interact with customers, and use the integrated camera to snap pictures for your item library.
Ready for every sale, every time
Take every tap
Accept every dip
Sell even if the internet goes out1
A battery that keeps up with you
Made for your momentum: Square Handheld has a battery designed to power through a shift so you can do more on the move.
Software that fits what you do
Ready for any restaurant rush
Cut queues. Flip tables faster. Send orders straight from table to kitchen, zero footsteps required.
Easy retail inventory management
Track, count, order, and receive inventory all on your device, or run checkout anywhere on the sales floor.
Simplify beauty bookings
Manage appointments and payments, and even take and upload client photos with Square Handheld.
Add a protective case
A grippy silicone case in colors that pop adds an extra level of defense against accidental drops.
2.6% + 15 cents
Per tap, dip, or swipe.³ Lower processing fees available with subscription plan.
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Frequently asked questions
What can Square Handheld do?
Square Handheld is a sleek, feature-packed point of sale that fits in your pocket and multiplies what your business can do. Seamlessly accept chip and contactless payments, handle tableside ordering, manage stock, and more. Square Handheld has a built-in barcode scanner for faster cart building and inventory management, and a built-in camera for adding images to your item library. Square’s free point of sale software is already loaded and is easy to set up and easy to use, giving you access to features that benefit any business.
What’s the difference between Square Terminal and Square Handheld?
Square Handheld is a slim, portable device with a built-in camera and barcode scanner, designed to take payments, orders, or manage inventory on the move — all from one POS that fits in your pocket.
Square Terminal is a complete POS solution with a built-in receipt printer, designed to work best from a countertop, while still being compact and easily moveable.
Where can I buy Square Handheld?
You can buy Square Handheld from the Square Shop, or at online and local retailers. You can also buy Square Handheld directly from our sales team.
Does Square Handheld need Wi-Fi?
Square Handheld requires connection to a Wi-Fi network with access to high-speed internet. For optimal performance and Wi-Fi coverage, discover our networking hardware and guided setup.
Internet connection or Wi-Fi down? You can use offline payments1 to keep taking payments for up to 24 hours. Additional terms apply.
Can I print with Square Handheld?
Yes, Square Handheld can print receipts or kitchen tickets by connecting via Wi-Fi to a network printer. Barcode labels can be created and printed from Square Dashboard.
How long does the battery last?
Square Handheld has a battery designed to last all day, so you can power through an entire shift.
Is Square Handheld durable?
Square Handheld is IP54-rated to withstand water splashes and dust, plus an optional case for added protection against accidental drops.
Can I buy a case for my Square Handheld?
Yes, you can protect and customize your device with the Belkin SheerForce™ Case for Square Handheld, available in multiple colors.
How do I use the barcode scanner?
You can scan products for your item library using the integrated barcode scanner in just a few steps. Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions.
Which compact POS is right for you?
Square Terminal
Made for streamlined countertop selling
Built-in printer
Integrated tap, dip, and swipe
Square Handheld
Made to move and sell anywhere
Built-in scanner and camera
Integrated tap and dip
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¹Offline payments are processed automatically when you reconnect your device to the internet and will be declined if you do not reconnect to the internet within 24 hours of taking your first offline payment. By enabling offline payments, you are responsible for any expired, declined, or disputed payments accepted while offline. Square is unable to provide customer contact information for payments declined while offline. Offline payments are not supported on older versions of Square Reader for contactless and chip (1st generation, v1 and v2). Click here for help identifying your contactless reader. Learn more about how to enable and use offline payments here.
²All credit sale plans are issued by Block, Inc. Not available to merchants in AL, DE, MO, MS, NH, and TN. Purchase amounts must be from $49 to $10,000. APR is 15%. Available plan lengths vary from 3, 6, 12, and/or 24 month installments, depending on purchase amount. Sales tax, where applicable, will be due at checkout. All plans subject to credit approval and other factors.
³Separate reader required. Plug Square Reader for magstripe (not included) into the USB-C port of Square Handheld to swipe credit cards.
How do I use the barcode scanner? You can scan products for your item library using the integrated barcode scanner in just a few steps. Get step-by-step instructions →