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Square

🇺🇸US Company

by Block Inc. · Founded 2009

Square by Block Inc. is a comprehensive point-of-sale (POS) system designed for businesses of all sizes. It enables users to process payments, manage inventory, and track sales via a user-friendly interface. The system includes hardware options like card readers and terminals, and offers online tools for invoicing and e-commerce.

EU Alternatives to Square

1 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives

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SumUp

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by SumUp Limited

SumUp is a mobile payment processing solution designed for small businesses. It allows merchants to accept card payments via a card reader connected to a smartphone or tablet. The service includes a user-friendly app for sales tracking and reporting, enabling efficient management of transactions and finances.

GDPR CompliantEU-Based
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Why switch?

  • No monthly fees with SumUp, unlike Square's subscription costs.
  • SumUp's card readers start at $19, lower than Square's options.
  • GDPR compliance ensures better data protection for EU customers.

Consider

  • Migrating data from Square to SumUp can be time-consuming.
  • Square's payroll and banking services are not available with SumUp.

Why switch from Square?

US CLOUD Act

US authorities can access your data stored by US companies, even if stored in Europe.

Privacy Concerns

US companies may collect and use your data in ways not compliant with EU standards.

EU Alternatives

EU-based services must comply with GDPR, giving you stronger privacy protections.

Other Payment & Fintech you might want to replace

Ready to switch to a privacy-focused alternative?

Protect your data by moving to an EU-based service. Our migration guides make switching easy.