Can I use Square for pos & payments in Kigali?

Square doesn't currently onboard businesses based in Rwanda. 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 Kigali today.

Why does Globe recommend Square for Kigali?

Square offers a strong balance of coverage, transparent pricing and a fast digital setup for taking in-person and online card payments, which makes it a practical choice for Kigali.

What does point of sale & card payments cost from Kigali?

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

Is Globe Digital Bank a bank in Rwanda?

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 Kigali

POS in Kigali

Looking for point of Sale & Card Payments in Kigali? Globe Digital Bank connects you with Square — Accept card payments in person and online, run a storefront, track inventory and manage bookings and reporting from a single point-of-sale platform. Set up online and get started with taking in-person and online card payments, no branch visit required.

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Availability in Rwanda

Square doesn't yet let businesses based in Rwanda 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 Kigali founders selling to customers abroad, you can use Square for that entity. To hold and move Rwandan franc locally from Kigali 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
Track inventory across in-person and online channels
Manage bookings, staff and reporting in one dashboard
Take payments online with a free storefront and checkout links
Order card readers and terminals that sync automatically
Real-time sales and cash-flow reporting

Who uses this in Kigali

Cafés & hospitality

Ring up orders fast, manage menus and track daily sales in real time.

Services & appointments

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

Retail & pop-ups

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

Kigali, Rwanda

Whether Kigali is your home or your base for reaching Africa, point of Sale & Card Payments should be simple and fair. Square is built for exactly that — with pricing shown up front and no surprises.

POS & payments in Kigali: FAQ

Can I use Square for pos & payments in Kigali?: Square doesn't currently onboard businesses based in Rwanda. 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 Kigali today.
Why does Globe recommend Square for Kigali?: Square offers a strong balance of coverage, transparent pricing and a fast digital setup for taking in-person and online card payments, which makes it a practical choice for Kigali.
What does point of sale & card payments cost from Kigali?: Getting started is straightforward and pricing is transparent — Square shows fees before you confirm, so there are no surprises.
Is Globe Digital Bank a bank in Rwanda?: 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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