Can I use Square for pos & payments in Hong Kong?

Square doesn't currently onboard businesses based in Hong Kong. If your company is registered in one of its supported markets you can use it for that entity; otherwise a Globe multi-currency account (powered by WorldFirst) is available from Hong Kong today.

What does point of sale & card payments cost from Hong Kong?

Getting started is straightforward and pricing is transparent — Square shows fees before you confirm, so there are no surprises.

How do I get started from Hong Kong?

Follow the link to Square, complete the online sign-up and verify your details digitally. Most setups are quick and require no branch visit.

Is Globe Digital Bank a bank in Hong Kong?

No. Globe Digital Bank is a marketing platform, not a bank. Services are provided by regulated partners — such as Square — each licensed in the markets where they operate.

POS & payments in Hong Kong

POS in Hong Kong

Globe Digital Bank helps people and businesses in Hong Kong with point of Sale & Card Payments. Our recommended partner, Square, lets you handle taking in-person and online card payments with transparent pricing and a fast, digital-first setup.

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Availability in Hong Kong

Square doesn't yet let businesses based in Hong Kong sign up directly. It currently operates in the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and Spain. If you run — or plan to register — a company in one of those markets, which is common for Hong Kong founders selling to customers abroad, you can use Square for that entity. To hold and move Hong Kong dollar locally from Hong Kong in the meantime, a Globe multi-currency account (powered by WorldFirst) works today.

What you get with Square

Transparent per-transaction pricing, no long lock-ins
Order card readers and terminals that sync automatically
Accept chip, tap and mobile-wallet payments in person
Track inventory across in-person and online channels
Take payments online with a free storefront and checkout links
Manage bookings, staff and reporting in one dashboard

Who uses this in Hong Kong

Services & appointments

Let clients book online, send reminders and take payment at checkout.

Online + in-person sellers

Run a free online store and physical POS from one inventory and one report.

Retail & pop-ups

Take card and contactless payments in-store or on the go with a reader that syncs to your dashboard.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

People and businesses in Hong Kong lose real money to hidden fees and clunky systems. Globe recommends Square for point of Sale & Card Payments because it is transparent, digital-first and quick to set up.

POS & payments in Hong Kong: FAQ

Can I use Square for pos & payments in Hong Kong?: Square doesn't currently onboard businesses based in Hong Kong. If your company is registered in one of its supported markets you can use it for that entity; otherwise a Globe multi-currency account (powered by WorldFirst) is available from Hong Kong today.
What does point of sale & card payments cost from Hong Kong?: Getting started is straightforward and pricing is transparent — Square shows fees before you confirm, so there are no surprises.
How do I get started from Hong Kong?: Follow the link to Square, complete the online sign-up and verify your details digitally. Most setups are quick and require no branch visit.
Is Globe Digital Bank a bank in Hong Kong?: No. Globe Digital Bank is a marketing platform, not a bank. Services are provided by regulated partners — such as Square — each licensed in the markets where they operate.

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