Prices verified on 2026-10-03
Square hardware, from the pocket reader to the full register
Six devices, one software. You buy the hardware (or finance it at 0%), you own it, and there is no rental fee behind it. Here is how to choose without overpaying.
Square Reader
The pocket reader that pairs with your phone or tablet.
Square Terminal
The all-in-one terminal: payments, printed receipts, all-day battery.
Square Handheld
A complete point of sale that fits in one hand.
Square Stand
Turn your iPad into a register with a built-in card reader.
Square Kiosk
The self-ordering kiosk for restaurants, on iPad.
Square Register
The complete two-screen register, ready out of the box.
All prices in Canadian dollars, taxes extra. 0% APR financing in 3, 6 or 12 instalments for orders from $49 to $5,000, first payment at checkout, on credit approval (Square Technologies, Inc.). One-year limited warranty (two years on the Register). Free returns for 30 days.
Which one?
I'm starting out or selling on the move
Square Reader ($69) with your phone, or Tap to Pay on iPhone / Android with no hardware at all.
I'm replacing a rented terminal
Square Terminal ($399): standalone, prints receipts, all-day battery. The pick for restaurants, taxis and counters.
I already have an iPad
Square Stand ($249) turns it into a register with a built-in reader.
My team checks out on the floor
Square Handheld ($449): full point of sale, camera and barcode scanner, in a pocket.
I want a durable two-screen register
Square Register ($999): built-in software, customer display, two-year warranty.
My customers order on their own
Square Kiosk ($249) on iPad, paired with your main Square point of sale.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to buy Square hardware?
No. You can invoice, sell online, take payments through the Virtual Terminal or use Tap to Pay on iPhone / Android without buying a device.
Can I mix several devices?
Yes, all devices share the same account, catalogue and reports. A Register at the counter, a Handheld on the floor and a Terminal at the bar, for example.
Is hardware shipped to Quebec?
Yes, Square ships anywhere in Canada. We can also deliver and install it on site in the Montreal area.
What does the warranty cover?
A one-year limited warranty on Square hardware (two years on the Square Register), and free, no-questions returns for 30 days.
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