Can I use Square for pos & payments in Shanghai?

Square doesn't currently onboard businesses based in China. 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 Shanghai today.

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

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 Shanghai?

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

Are there other pos & payments options for Shanghai?

Yes. Globe lists several vetted partners in this category. Square is our lead recommendation, but you can compare the alternatives and pick what fits your situation.

POS & payments in Shanghai

POS & payments for Shanghai, powered by Square

For point of Sale & Card Payments in Shanghai, China, Globe Digital Bank recommends 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. Open online and manage everything from one dashboard.

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Availability in China

Square doesn't yet let businesses based in China 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 Shanghai founders selling to customers abroad, you can use Square for that entity. To hold and move Chinese yuan locally from Shanghai in the meantime, a Globe multi-currency account (powered by WorldFirst) works today.

What you get with Square

Accept chip, tap and mobile-wallet payments in person
Send digital invoices and get paid remotely
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
Real-time sales and cash-flow reporting

Who uses this in Shanghai

Retail & pop-ups

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

Cafés & hospitality

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

Online + in-person sellers

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

Shanghai, China

Whether Shanghai is your home or your base for reaching Asia, 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 Shanghai: FAQ

Can I use Square for pos & payments in Shanghai?: Square doesn't currently onboard businesses based in China. 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 Shanghai today.
What does point of sale & card payments cost from Shanghai?: 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 Shanghai?: Follow the link to Square, complete the online sign-up and verify your details digitally. Most setups are quick and require no branch visit.
Are there other pos & payments options for Shanghai?: Yes. Globe lists several vetted partners in this category. Square is our lead recommendation, but you can compare the alternatives and pick what fits your situation.

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